powerline adaptors

Stinger53 · 26 May 2012 at 19:56

Hi are these any good? does the system work well?
lookin at gettin http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-032-TP as currently running a 10metre cable from the route on the 1st floor up to my bedroom on the next level.

thanks

khevolution · 26 May 2012 at 19:57

Thought about getting these myself, been hearing mixed reviews which clouds my opinion, im too running the same set up as yourself

Stinger53 · 26 May 2012 at 21:03

khevolution said:
Thought about getting these myself, been hearing mixed reviews which clouds my opinion, im too running the same set up as yourself

yh im hopin someone will know

khevolution · 26 May 2012 at 21:05

going by just the reviews on OCUK i would give it a go

Stinger53 · 26 May 2012 at 21:07

khevolution said:
going by just the reviews on OCUK i would give it a go

yh

Nightglow · 26 May 2012 at 21:19

They are very good, got a set for the Sky HD box, also got the 500Mb version well, with them I getting around 273Mbps if my memory is correct.

Stinger53 · 26 May 2012 at 21:27

Nightglow said:
They are very good, got a set for the Sky HD box, also got the 500Mb version well, with them I getting around 273Mbps if my memory is correct.

cheers

not sure if my internet would get over 200Mbps

Phreaky · 26 May 2012 at 21:52

They may 'sync' at 273mbit, but you won't get anywhere near that in real world scenarios. The 500mb powerline adapters get around 80mbit in ideal conditions, dropping to 40 odd on separate rings.

Stinger53 · 26 May 2012 at 21:55

Phreaky said:
They may 'sync' at 273mbit, but you won't get anywhere near that in real world scenarios. The 500mb powerline adapters get around 80mbit in ideal conditions, dropping to 40 odd on separate rings.

would u suggest getting a 500 one then? i live in the middle of nowhere in shropshire, n internet isnt that fast

daisycutter · 28 May 2012 at 07:34

I use this setup, i think there brilliant. never had a issue with them, great speeds.

Stinger53 · 28 May 2012 at 18:14

daisycutter said:
I use this setup, i think there brilliant. never had a issue with them, great speeds.

which do you use? the 200 or 500?

JAzz · 29 May 2012 at 16:27

Solwise AV500 are the ones I'd probably get. Would definitely recommend the 500MB, I can get the full 100mb down the other end of my house but depends on the quality of your wiring

Stinger53 · 29 May 2012 at 18:05

JAzz said:
Solwise AV500 are the ones I'd probably get. Would definitely recommend the 500MB, I can get the full 100mb down the other end of my house but depends on the quality of your wiring

cheers will have a look at them

JAzz · 29 May 2012 at 21:03

They use the same chipset as the more expensive Netgear ones and work out a lot cheaper. Even the ones with power passthrough are very well priced. Almost same price as TP Link AV500 without passthrough!

sharingan_sasuk · 29 May 2012 at 22:10

I use these to connect my BT Infinity modem downstairs to my Home Hub upstairs in my room. I get 80Mbps when connected directly via ethernet, while this gives me 50Mbps. Good enough for me as I'm not going to install anymore long cables around my house!

windheaven · 29 May 2012 at 22:21

i'm so glad you bought this up, i just recently bought some adapters like these...AND THEY'RE BRILLIANT! i mean seriously screw wireless, these are 90% the speed of ethernet cable or more.

however these are the ones i bought, they premium quality though.

http://www.devolo.co.uk/consumer/81_dlan-500-avmini_starter-kit_product-presentation_1.html?l=en

apparantly develo are amongst the best ones.

ringo747 · 29 May 2012 at 22:24

I have a set of the ones linked in the OP and they are a great job. I use them to link HH3 with a switch upstairs. All my machines and a NAS are connected via cable to the switch so the file transfers are great anyway. Using homeplugs meant I didn't have to run any wires to the switch to provide internet connectivity. Well recommended.

Stinger53 · 30 May 2012 at 20:44

ringo747 said:
I have a set of the ones linked in the OP and they are a great job. I use them to link HH3 with a switch upstairs. All my machines and a NAS are connected via cable to the switch so the file transfers are great anyway. Using homeplugs meant I didn't have to run any wires to the switch to provide internet connectivity. Well recommended.

will they be fast enough for gamin like bf3? thinkin of gettin the solwise ones AV500 as they are passthrough

ringo747 · 30 May 2012 at 21:50

Absolutely - your broadband is more than likely much slower than these will support. My connection is 36Mbps and I get full speed using homeplugs.

Stinger53 · 30 May 2012 at 22:16

well according to bt speed checker the estimated speed is 8mb where i live. cant tell speed till im bk for summer from uni