network powerline questions

firehawk · 8 Nov 2013 at 10:26

Hi all.

given my current living situation and circumstances, I have to make do with things.

I have a room which will have my main computer. I also have a wireless router of mine.

in another room is the cable modem which is also wireless. I don't want to use that router due to features etc... and because I do a lot of technical stuff, my own router is set up the way it needs to be.

there is no way I can move the cable modem into my room unless it get rewired.

I was thinking of using a network powerline adapter which:

- will plug into the room which has the cable modem
- will plug into the room where my computer is and have that plugged into the wireless router I have

the main computer must be wired so that will be plugged into my wireless router in the room.

questions:

how fast are these network powerline adapters in comparison to a direct wired connection to the router?
how secure are they?
which is recommended?
what about interference?

firehawk · 8 Nov 2013 at 12:33

So should they always be plugged in the mains rather than the extension power cables? I just wonder how much it can download from the internet compared to directly wiring the Ethernet cables to the computer from the modem.

in comparison, if it were wired to the modem and using the powerlink adapters, what is the difference in speed?

firehawk · 8 Nov 2013 at 17:56

Thanks.

IM going to pickup the netgear 500mbps which has the piggy back socket.

Not a fan of Netgear but lets see

firehawk · 8 Nov 2013 at 18:16

this is the one I will be picking up shortly:

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/netwo...-500-mbps-powerline-adapter-13212955-pdt.html

firehawk · 9 Nov 2013 at 18:39

Orcvader said:
Remove the link, it's a competitor and goes against forum rules. Also, it says:

For nearly £90, you're only getting one adapter. You need two for this to work.

If you really want a pair of 500mb with the extra power socket, consider these: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-071-TP&groupid=46&catid=1604

The very same TP-Link kit is cheaper on the rainforest as well (search TL-PA551KIT).

You'll be saving money and getting two adapters compared to the purple shirt people.

my apologies about the link.

well i bought it. it DOES came with 2 - not 1.
I just literally plugged it in... and works nicely.