power line adapter brands

kh85 · 11 Jul 2013 at 11:33

joelk2 said:
using the same homeplugs trasnferring a file between my NAS and Server (through homeplugs and 2 switches) i get between 6.5 - 8MB/s

but as Woden mentioned above it looks as if youve only got a 10/100 port on your computer also

ah right, so it's my actual Ethernet on my pc. Even if i got the 500+ ones, i'd still only see 100mbps?

joelk2 · 11 Jul 2013 at 11:51

kh85 said:
ah right, so it's my actual Ethernet on my pc. Even if i got the 500+ ones, i'd still only see 100mbps?

yup.

this is what you want to see.

kh85 · 11 Jul 2013 at 11:56

my mobo seems to be able to do gigabit:

LAN Intel®, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

so if i want higerspeeds etc i think i need the 500+ version...

joelk2 · 11 Jul 2013 at 12:06

im not sure,

my pc is connected to a switch and then to a PA411 homeplug, through the mains to another PA411 homeplug and then to a switch into my router and it shows 1.0Gbps as you can see.

kh85 · 11 Jul 2013 at 12:19

i'm going to look in some shops later and look got a gigabit version plugs.

joelk2 · 11 Jul 2013 at 12:20

the PA511's have a gigabit port.

kh85 · 11 Jul 2013 at 12:27

cool, i think i have a rough idea of what i actually want now, although my current one does the job i'd rather gigabit. any other decent brand for around £80?

joelk2 · 11 Jul 2013 at 12:30

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/lanwan-reviews/31624-homeplug-av-500-adapter-roundup

a test on some. might help in decided. im sure they can all be had for sub £80

Kotu · 11 Jul 2013 at 12:38

I think the reason the 411s with 100Mb ports exist is because you generally do not get faster than 100Mb/s with 500Mb powerline adapters. First thing is the 500Mb is the highest speed they can get when transferring in both directions (uploading+downloading at same time), the best they can do when transferring files one direction is 250Mb/s. They will probably only manage near this speed if connected right next to each other, if being used in different rooms then the speed will probably half again.

So the 100Mb port versions will get you the same speeds as the 1000Mb port version if they are being used any distance apart. (I have the 1Gb passthrough ones and I still only get 6-8MB/s when transferring files through them)

joelk2 · 11 Jul 2013 at 12:43

Kotu said:
I think the reason the 411s with 100Mb ports exist is because you generally do not get faster than 100Mb/s with 500Mb powerline adapters. First thing is the 500Mb is the highest speed they can get when transferring in both directions (uploading+downloading at same time), the best they can do when transferring files one direction is 250Mb/s. They will probably only manage near this speed if connected right next to each other, if being used in different rooms then the speed will probably half again.

So the 100Mb port versions will get you the same speeds as the 1000Mb port version if they are being used any distance apart. (I have the 1Gb passthrough ones and I still only get 6-8MB/s when transferring files through them)

how far from each other are yours?

i get 6-8MB/s on the 411's but the gap is around 3-4 mtrs.

Kotu · 11 Jul 2013 at 13:27

joelk2 said:
how far from each other are yours?

i get 6-8MB/s on the 411's but the gap is around 3-4 mtrs.

about 6 metres, I was not that impressed considering the cost, but it is still 2MB/s faster than wireless n for me so I can not complain.

Orcvader · 11 Jul 2013 at 13:28

You need to use the TP-Link software to see what speed the homeplugs are syncing at, Windows can only see the speed between the PC and the homeplug.

joelk2 · 11 Jul 2013 at 14:00

kh85 · 11 Jul 2013 at 14:40

edit. screw it, i'm just going to get the 500+ version. seems better overall. thanks for all the help, i will respond when i get the new ones

joelk2 · 11 Jul 2013 at 15:07

kh85 said:
edit. screw it, i'm just going to get the 500+ version. seems better overall. thanks for all the help, i will respond when i get the new ones

i would like to know the results.

have contemplated upgrading mine.

kh85 · 11 Jul 2013 at 16:45

change of mind again, i went for the devolo 500 av mini with gigabit connection but without pass through but no issue. will try them after work!

joelk2 · 11 Jul 2013 at 21:44

kh85 said:
change of mind again, i went for the devolo 500 av mini with gigabit connection but without pass through but no issue. will try them after work!

what were the results?

kh85 · 11 Jul 2013 at 21:54

ok, so the infinity 2 router needed resetting as Ethernet ports 2/3 weren't working.. my dad took port 1 back for his pc! but all working ok now..

It's now showing 1gbps

I'm not sure the extra £46 was worth it, but I got the results i want so far.

Does anything else change if i use cat6 ethernet cable rather cat5e that's provided?

kh85 · 11 Jul 2013 at 22:31

all seems ok. Unfortunately didn't test this speed on the tp-link

joelk2 · 12 Jul 2013 at 08:54

kh85 said:
ok, so the infinity 2 router needed resetting as Ethernet ports 2/3 weren't working.. my dad took port 1 back for his pc! but all working ok now..

It's now showing 1gbps

I'm not sure the extra £46 was worth it, but I got the results i want so far.

Does anything else change if i use cat6 ethernet cable rather cat5e that's provided?

its good its showing 1.0Gbps now.

i dont think the cat6 would make any difference.