Powerline-esque adaptors

[Hidden Hippo]

I've got my gaming PC in my bedroom and the wireless router in my dad's office downstairs. Unfortunately, the signal is dreadful - thick walls and a bad router (which he still tries to claim is good) mean at most I'll get an 18mbps intermittent connection.

Rather than replace my wireless adaptor (seems to have issues with Windows 7) and run USB extensions so I can put it on the landing, I was debating getting the powerline adaptors, or something similar and simply running ethernet cables. What are these like in terms of delivering the speeds they claim?

Thanks.

 

[piasabird]

I was reading a post elsewhere and they are kind of hit and miss. However, what the person said is that the more units you use the better they work. I think when they interconnect they work better.

 

[JoeMcJoe]

I use Zyxel 500Mps powerline ethernet, work great, better than wireless.

 

[Emulex]

wait for wi-gig in the new macbooks coming out.

they are compatible with older 300mbit 5ghz 802.11n (no single band or 2.4ghz)

powerline is very complex - plus they dont guarantee you against damage if a huge spike nails your switch and hits every nic card in the house

 

[JackMDS]

PowerLine Networking is very iffy. What works on one specific set of lines might not work on another.

Well, powerLine Network uses the 110VAC Powerlines.

The lines are not standard for these purpose and most time there are variety of electrical noise/spikes that interferes/reduces the riding Network signal.

As a Result PowerLine Networking is very iffy. What works on one specific set of lines might not work on another.

Unfortunately there is No simple means that are withing the capacity of a prospective user to pre-evaluate the powerline suitability to serve as a carrier to Network signal.


Try the Zyxel 500 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833181172

Just make sure that you buy with liberal return policy.

 

[JoeMcJoe]

You'll need a pair of adapters. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833181158

Its not complex it works, very easy to setup. Use a surge protector, they will work through them.

Wireless a/n/ac 5Ghz is still 5 Ghz, poor signal outside of the one room.