Powerline Adapters

Jony27

Jony27

Jony27

Soldato
Joined
15 Aug 2010
Posts
8,899
Location
N. Ireland
So, i just found a pair of Comtrend DH-10PF Powerline adapters in the loft.
I think we got them from BT for the BT Vision.
I was wondering if I could use it with my Xbox or soon to be PC.

Is it just a matter of plug n play or do I have to change some settings on my router.

Its 1 of these
1fc1c1c2db5852e08ffc380475e263367899f5453f8b8c009f8677faf08fac79.jpg



Although the second adapter has a run through wall socket (like the first one in the picture)
 
Last edited:
Usually plug & play. Essentially just like plugging a really long ethernet cable in. They're usually better in a plug directly rather than through any adaptor, but I've used them through adaptors with no major issues as long as you're not too fussed about a lower peak speed. Example: I use a pair of 200Mbps ones for between my modem (downstairs) and my router (upstairs next to PC) directly into plugs to get full speed, but then have a third cheap one which is only 85Mbps and through an adaptor for my Xbox360 in my bedroom because it provides more than ample speed for gaming but is just more convenient due to the plug arrangements.
 
St0rmer66 said:
I use a pair of 200Mbps ones for between my modem (downstairs) and my router (upstairs next to PC) directly into plugs to get full speed, but then have a third cheap one which is only 85Mbps
Click to expand...

Are you sure that the use of a V1 adapter (85mbps) doesn't limit the AV adapters (200mbps) to the lower rate?

I think the newer standards are backwards compatible, but only by reducing themselves to the lower standard.
 
Have to read what the manufacturer says.

Some slow faster devices down and they all work together, others co-exist - ie you can use the 85Mbs device together as one network and the 200Mb together as another but not use the 85Mbs with the 200Mbs together in the same network.
 
hi, just another question.

once i plug the router onto the powerline adapter, would i need to use new adapters for each new device connected to the router, i.e xbox/wii/laptops?

this is what im trying to do.

router>powerline
pc>powerline>router
xbox/wii/laptop > router (wirelessly)
 
ahhhh, im so bad at explaining -.-

2nd try.

from the start.

i would like to use powerline adapters to connect my pc to my router as i dont want a big long cable running through the floor.

would i still be able to connect my xbox/laptops/wii (wirelessly) to the router without adding/using another powerline adapter?
 
Jony27 said:
ahhhh, im so bad at explaining -.-

2nd try.

from the start.

i would like to use powerline adapters to connect my pc to my router as i dont want a big long cable running through the floor.

would i still be able to connect my xbox/laptops/wii (wirelessly) to the router without adding/using another powerline adapter?
Click to expand...

Yes. Powerlines just act as an Ethernet cable.
 
bremen1874 said:
Or you could have something (or multiple things) connected to the mains that are producing excessive electrical noise. Mobile phone chargers are a favourite.
Click to expand...

would this only apply to the socket the router is plugged into or the other appliance aswell?
 
bremen1874 said:
Or you could have something (or multiple things) connected to the mains that are producing excessive electrical noise. Mobile phone chargers are a favourite.
Click to expand...

Thought of that myself. Reminiscent of Sky boxes and dodgy extension wiring messing with DSL connections.

However I've even tried unplugging *everything* else from every socket in the house, apart from the powerlines, and the PC. No difference.
 
I've heard if they connected across two 'rings' in the house this can massively affect performance? I'm no electrician so don't know what this means, something to do with the fuses/how the house is wired? So if upstairs was on a different fuse and you had one upstairs one downstairs it may not work as well? Not sure on that.
 
reddev85 said:
Tried Powerlines in this house, got a slower speed than I would via wifi, the wiring in the house must suck.
Click to expand...

I had this in my last house - old Victorian terrace with questionable wiring - and speeds were dire. Tried all the usual stuff and even with everything else unplugged (including the fridge freezer and the boiler off) it was no better.

In a new house now and I get 2 units upstairs (router and main bedroom HTPC) syncing at 200Mb and the one on the HTPC in the living room downstairs syncs at 190Mb, all with decent throughputs.
 
beejjacobs said:
I've heard if they connected across two 'rings' in the house this can massively affect performance? I'm no electrician so don't know what this means, something to do with the fuses/how the house is wired? So if upstairs was on a different fuse and you had one upstairs one downstairs it may not work as well? Not sure on that.
Click to expand...

Oh really. Never heard that before. It may explain my issues.

This house is separated into different fuses, i.e upstairs sockets, downstairs sockets, upstairs lights, downstairs lights are all separated.

I might try using 2 adapters on the same floor.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom