PowerLine Ethernet Splitter?

BillHicksRIP · 7 Sep 2012 at 15:26

I've got a single port powerline ethernet adapter which connects the router in my bedroom to the tv downstairs. It's worked great over the years but now I've got a BD player, Xbox and SkyHD box down there too that I'd like to connect to the network via ethernet. Any ideas on how I'd go about this please?

Danny091 · 7 Sep 2012 at 15:29

Connect a switch to the single port on the powerline adapter then your devices to the switch. Job done

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=46&catid=2316

Thats the switches page.

YOUR BASKET
1 x TP-Link 8-Port 10/100Mbps Desktop Switch (TL-SF1008D) £8.98
Total : £14.95 (includes shipping : £4.98).

For 100mbps connection.

or
YOUR BASKET
1 x TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (TL-SG1005D) £19.99
Total : £22.97 (includes shipping : £2.48).

for gigabit.

Depends on how fast your network is and your needs. Im guessing your power line adapters couldn't use much more than 100mbps and that with an Xbox and blu ray player you wont really be moving large files around, you will most likely be streaming them and for streaming 100 mb is fine.

BillHicksRIP · 7 Sep 2012 at 15:59

Hi. Thanks for the reply. It will pretty much all be streaming with the current Powerline only doing 85MB. Have found a 1-4 200MB Powerline box for £50 online so am mulling it over. Cheers.

Naan_H · 9 Sep 2012 at 12:40

Danny091 said:
Connect a switch to the single port on the powerline adapter then your devices to the switch. Job done

This.

Dont bother with the powerline box - waste of time and expensive.

I currently have a Panasonic TV, PS3, Xbox 360 and HTPC connected into a £8 switch i bought years ago. The switch is connected to the powerline. Quick, cheap, easy and does the job you need.

mranderson · 9 Sep 2012 at 12:52

Get some decent powerline adapters (500mbps) and a cheap gigabit switch (future proof). If you have 85mpbs ones I suggest you replace them.

Londo · 9 Sep 2012 at 15:26

I have had 85mbs one wihich have worked great for a few years had similar connection to you 2 85mbs powerline downstarirs in hub one upstairs in bedroom plugged a switch box in cheap one 1gb i think at the time & that powered 2 pc 1 ps3 one network nas drive all streamed to ps3 just fine no problems ps3 stuttered on wifi but on ethernet plugged in to powerline give it a go the faster powerlines are depends on the state of your wires upgraded to 1gb ones a few months back but am getting no way near 1gb for transfer rates plug in a switch box in the area you need a few cables & away you go