Multiple Homeplugs

Narj · 3 Jan 2012 at 13:42

Hi chaps,

I'm using 2x500Mb/s homeplugs at the moment which are fantastic. What I was wondering is, can I get another of the same type and add it to the network? I get the idea that these devices establish a secure tunnel so don't see why you can't have multiple tunnels? The only concern I'd have would be collisions...

Unless it's actually a "pairing" setup?

Thanks!

Phal · 3 Jan 2012 at 13:48

From what I've seen of the various models I've used - yes, you should be able to have more than 2 devices that talk to each other etc but I'd always check out the invidual specs of the devices you have.

Narj · 3 Jan 2012 at 13:57

Phal said:
From what I've seen of the various models I've used - yes, you should be able to have more than 2 devices that talk to each other etc but I'd always check out the invidual specs of the devices you have.

Great news... I'll do some more digging then, thanks.

So glad to be free of wireless at last. Even with a strong signal, a quick nosey over with wireshark shows just how shocking it really is. :/

durbs · 3 Jan 2012 at 14:14

PianoBasher said:
Hi chaps,

I'm using 2x500Mb/s homeplugs at the moment which are fantastic. What I was wondering is, can I get another of the same type and add it to the network?

Yes, you certainly can. If they are the same make/model (or billed as compatible with your current model) then you can add multiple plugs. I have 5 running at home and it works beautifully.

Just be careful as there are slightly different standards so a newer model from the same manufacturer may not necessarily be backwards compatible with their old ones.