Poor Netgear Powerline Speeds

[Lonz]

I've been trying to use my Netgear HD Powerline adapters (200mbps rated) between my Playstation 3 and the router (WG614 from Virgin) when streaming HD movies.

The result is that I get a jerky unwatchable video. The strange this is, is that it's smoother and watchable on a lot of titles when running over the wireless.

Surely there's something wrong? Or are the Powerlines just not compatible with the PS3? Could it be the internal wiring in my student house?

All the best.

 

[GhostlyPea]

For all intents and purposes the network connection over powerline is transparent to the devices. Chances are it's just dodgy or old wiring

- Pea0n

 

[wij]

Could be the internal wiring, also are you plugging the adapters direct into the wall or via some sort plug board as that will almost certainly degrade the performance, and if it's a decent one with some sort of surge/spike protection it would most likely be that causing the problems.

 

[Lonz]

It's a (relatively) old student house, but only a few meters away from the router to the plug socket. I'm plugging them in direct to the wall, no surge-protectors or the likes to cause any of those issues.

Is there a way to give a definitive through-put measurement without simply copying two files across the network over Windows?

 

[wij]

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Is there a way to give a definitive through-put measurement without simply copying two files across the network over Windows?

Yes, have a Google for something called iperf, it's fairly straightforward or something called jperf if you want a pretty GUI for it.

 

[Lonz]

Nice one, cheers.

 

[errata]

there should be a utility from netgear to check reported connection speeds

also try different wall sockets if available, poor wiring, loose connections and dodgy power supplies can put a lot of noise in the mains via the sockets or if the wires run clsoe together.

 

[Wiggins]

It could possibly be the some electrical appliance that is causing too much noise.

I found that the Sky + box was causing massive dropouts on my Powerlines when switched on. I added the box to a surge protector and it seemed to make things a lot better. Not sure why though!

 

[Lonz]

I've got a spare Netgear DG834G v3 router lying around not being used. Would it be possible to wire both my PC and PS3 into that, and then run a cable from that to the router? In other words, can the DG834G be used as a switch?

 

[Naan_H]

I've got a spare Netgear DG834G v3 router lying around not being used. Would it be possible to wire both my PC and PS3 into that, and then run a cable from that to the router? In other words, can the DG834G be used as a switch?

Shouldnt be a problem - i used to use my old 'Be' box fine (a thompson). Now im using two switches (4 port, 8 port) in two different rooms over powerline to the modem/router upstairs.

 

[InQ]

Try plugging the homeplugs into the same socket if possible, rule out any "other" problems than the house wiring.