Homeplug Ethernet Adapter/Powerline question

Nevakonaza · 13 May 2012 at 21:23

Hey guys,

Got a TP-LINK AV200 Mini Powerline Starter Kit today so i can use the Laptop downstairs instead of using Virgin Medias crappy wireless dongle and Superhub junk.

Its working great,But i was wondering...Is it still effectively a wireless connection between both the adapters?

Do i need to set up a password?....there was an option in the TP link software to do so but i was just wondering if that was to stop just anyone plugging in.

I'm not too goo with Networking at all.

appreciate the replies.

cheers.

beejjacobs · 13 May 2012 at 22:21

No, its wired. Using the power lines in your house to send the signal

You don't need to, but if you have close neighbours it might be a good idea to - I'm sure someone on here have someone connecting to his network from across the street (must have been very good adaptors!)

Much much better than wireless - good decision

Nevakonaza · 13 May 2012 at 22:38

Thats great,Il try and set up a password on it tomorrow and see how it goes,But yeah its soooo much better that my old Wireless it just works!

Thanks for replying.

happy_2008 · 14 May 2012 at 09:45

What Virgin broadband package are you using?

Nevakonaza · 15 May 2012 at 15:09

50mb mate,Just got the Internet with them.

I done a speedtest downstairs on the laptop using the new power lines and get just under 40mb download,On my wired connection upstairs on the main comp i get around 47-48mb which isn't too bad.

Draeger · 15 May 2012 at 15:13

Speed wise, that's encouraging - contemplating ordering a set of the same AV200 powerlines.

Nevakonaza · 15 May 2012 at 15:22

Yeah,I was not expecting those results...when i was using the wireless & dongle i was lucky to see 25mb download and it was very unreliable.

sharingan_sasuk · 15 May 2012 at 15:34

What about putting on MAC address filtering too? So anyone who plugs into your connection without you knowing won't have a working connection.

I'm receiving mine tomorrow and I can't wait to try out this new technology! Well to me it is.

I've got BT Infinity 80/20 but can only get the full speeds reliably when connected via ethernet. WiFi speeds are all over the place

jonathanbruce · 15 May 2012 at 15:49

so does it matter if they aren't on a ring main? or are on several ? I am also seriously thinking of this for my A/V rig in the Sitting Room.. the blu ray has eth0 and so does the tv!!

JAzz · 15 May 2012 at 15:54

If they aren't on a ring main then the speed hit each adaptor takes is bigger than otherwise but should still work