Poweline Adapters
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| 1 | Could someone confirm that installing these is simply plugging one into Edited by gazzat22 at 12:06 pm, Fri 6 Nov gazzat22 - 2020-11-06 12:04:00 |
| 2 | yep, half the time you don't even need to do the pairing either - they just work king1 - 2020-11-06 12:22:00 |
| 3 | Thanks very much I,ve been conned before by salesmen oops, persons who oversimplify in the interests of a sale.. gazzat22 - 2020-11-06 12:39:00 |
| 4 | they don't like some power boards with surge protectors so best to use directly into the wall. I've also heard, can't confirm, that they don't always like RCDs in modern switchboards king1 - 2020-11-06 12:53:00 |
| 5 | Maybe if you said exactly the make/model you were looking at and what the salesman had claimed ? nice_lady - 2020-11-06 13:35:00 |
| 6 | Havent looked seriously at any yet but if i do it will probably be Netgear,just a case of exploring the options and being wary of salesmen.. gazzat22 - 2020-11-06 13:52:00 |
| 7 | One of the Netgear power network adapters also has an WIFI access point on the remote end - you might be interested in the added bonus. acura - 2020-11-06 14:15:00 |
| 8 | gazzat22 wrote:
Maybe realise that salesperson knows as much as you -- nothing. spyware - 2020-11-06 14:34:00 |
| 9 | acura wrote:
There are several makes which have this and it's a REALLY good idea ! nice_lady - 2020-11-06 16:44:00 |
| 10 | acura wrote:
Only a bonus if you need it. Otherwise it may be using free bandwidth and reducing bandwidth for what you need. tony9 - 2020-11-06 17:02:00 |
| 11 | tony9 wrote:
What? nice_lady - 2020-11-06 17:22:00 |
| 12 | tony9 wrote: Most domestic application people opt for power networking because WIFI does not reach - I cannot imagine a situation where this wouldn't be a desirable option besides tight budget. Your bit about bandwidth I don't get... acura - 2020-11-06 17:28:00 |
| 13 | nice_lady wrote:
Two APs near each other and on the same channel will cause channel overlap. Multiple access points are not bad when needed and properly planned, but if you don't actually need them, they may cause interference and reduce bandwith. Plenty of references. tony9 - 2020-11-06 17:32:00 |
| 14 | Why would the obviously weak existing wifi signal be any kind of issue if it overlaps with the signal from the powerline adaptor. nice_lady - 2020-11-06 17:58:00 |
| 15 | nice_lady wrote:
If it is a weak signal near the powerline access point, then no issue there. But midway between the access points, if there is a medium signal strength from both points then bandwidth will be down and be worse than if there was only one access point. As I said above, it MAY cause a problem. Just don't accept that the more access points, the more bandwidth available. If it works fine with one access point, then leave it alone. tony9 - 2020-11-06 18:17:00 |
| 16 | Back to the OP, I have used the powerline ethernet bridges in several locations. They can hang and need a restart at times and the bandwidth is actually quite low. I just use Cat 5 or better cable, cheap and easy to run out to garage and sheds etc. Very reliable. tony9 - 2020-11-06 18:21:00 |
| 17 | spyware wrote: Except when i know nothing or very little about something I will ask questions and admit my lack of knowledge unlike some people!! gazzat22 - 2020-11-06 18:40:00 |
| 18 | tony9 wrote: Yips - best idea is always proper network cabling IF possible... acura - 2020-11-06 23:12:00 |
| 19 | I have used these, albeit in the UK, and got good enough speeds, depending on the model of the ones you buy. As for interfering, no. To be certain, you're speaking of the Non WiFi models? Though as someone said, best to no use on a multi-board, but to be in the wall ( can get passthru models, so power plugs tap onto them) cheers Edited by hogleg at 2:06 pm, Sun 8 Nov hogleg - 2020-11-08 14:05:00 |
