Powerline Networking

[ecksmen]

Moving house and just realised I hadn't considered the network element, its a new build property which originally I was going to have hard-wired but costs just didn't allow (I know I'm kicking myself, but I lost the argument of kitchen vs home network grrrrr).

So I have a fairly decent wifi router, that should offer good coverage throughout the house for laptops etc... but some devices such as the desktop computer, rasbpi and amp etc... all use 100Mbps.

So, I'm thinking four homeplugs. One plugged into the router, one by the computer upstairs and then one behind the TV.

So my question is - are there any problems or limitations about having two or more switches connected to different powerline adapters expanding the network? I know throughput over the homeplugs won't be amazing but it doesn't need to be. Internet speed is key and that's estimated 50Mbps so a good candidate for homeplugs real throughput.

 

[ecksmen]

Thanks, I was wondering if the powersaving features etc... didn't work properly when connected to a switch.

I have ordered some TP-link ones, my router is TP-link: TL-WDR3600 and so is a small unmanaged 5 port switch so thought it best to stick to the same manufacturer.

Ideally, I'd of run wires during the build phase but I'm still not against running cables now its built but its just going to be a bigger job. Maybe early next year if these fail or don't live up to expectations.

I had some 85Mbps ones when they first came on the market and they were OK, never had a problem but they only did about 8Mbps throughput which was just too low even for Internet so they soon got thrown away.

Thanks