Homeplug setup required.

Number29 · 11 May 2014 at 20:19

Hi all

I have 3 computers connected via ethernet to my router. I'm looking to get rid of all the unsightly cables snaking around and replacing them with a homeplug setup. If I'm barking up the right tree, I think I need 4 plugs; one for the router and 1 each for the 3 computers. Or does the router need 3 plugs, one for each of the computers on the network?

Many thanks

#29.

Number29 · 11 May 2014 at 21:51

bremen1874 said:
You'll just need four of them.

No chance you couldn't just tidy up the cabling?

I'm decorating and I really want the cables up and out. Plus I'll be moving soon and want home plug in the new place rather than cables snaking everywhere.

Thanks

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Number29 · 12 May 2014 at 11:06

TheVoice said:
Are the three PCs in different rooms?

Yep. One downstairs, two upstairs.

Number29 · 12 May 2014 at 13:25

Is there any point in me getting the 500mbps homeplug when my router is limited to 100mbps per ethernet port? The 200mbps homeplugs are far cheaper.

Many thanks

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Number29 · 12 May 2014 at 13:33

TheVoice said:
Yes, the speeds mean little in practice (you won't be getting 500Mbps from them) but the 500Mbps ones will be faster. Depends on your needs really.

The heaviest use will be streaming files to the media centre downstairs (TV episodes like The Simpsons etc). Although saying that, I do have fibre broadband at 37mbps, and quite a consistent 37mbps at that. Will these slow me down?