Homeplug Speed Question

Bony Maloney · 25 Nov 2009 at 12:37

Is the difference in speed real world between 85 and 200mbps worth the extra wonga?

Admiral Huddy · 25 Nov 2009 at 12:43

It is when transferring or streaming data between two PCs or devices but not just for internet access.

Paul11 · 25 Nov 2009 at 12:44

for copying large files across the network, yes.

afaik, none will reach their acutal rated speed but the 200 will be faster than the 85

Bony Maloney · 25 Nov 2009 at 13:14

Thanks fellas. I will be using the homeplugs for broadband, streaming/copying movies to the PS3 and possibly a printer.

Sp00n · 25 Nov 2009 at 13:39

In that case 200 is your best bet if you cant run a cable.

Nocky24 · 25 Nov 2009 at 14:56

As others have said if you're streaming/trasferring i'd definitely go for the 200s. For just internet access though the 85s do a great job. Got 3 85s here with 2 network switches and a wireless access point.

pauljen296 · 26 Nov 2009 at 07:56

If I connected these to my ps3 what speeds can i expect from the 85mb? I have 50mb virgin bb would i get full speed?

Swanster · 26 Nov 2009 at 14:31

If you've got 50mb bb, definitely go for 200mbs ones.

The "200 mbs" ones are actually 100mbit each way; I assume the 85mbs ones are rated in the same way, so would be < 50mbit each way and limit the bb connection.

Also bear in mind that it's "up to" 85/200mbit in exactly the same way Wifi can be "up to" 54mbit... i.e. you won't see it.

Based on my experience of 200mbs ones, I'd be surprised if you saw much more than 25/30mbit each way with the 85mbs adapters, although I'm sure someone who owns a pair will know better.