Powerline on extensions?

RadicalCookie

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So I've recently purchased a pair of TP-Link TL-PA211KIT 200Mbps Mini Powerline Ethernet Adapters, but I've failed to realised that they are quite big. To cut a long story short, I can plug one of them on the socket in my room, but I can't fit the second one on socket in the room where the modem is. Would I see problems if I connected it through an extension of some sort?
 
I think it's okay to use on an extension lead. However, the manufacturer doesn't recommend it as it will almost definitely reduce the speed of the connection.
 
RadicalCookie said:
So I've recently purchased a pair of TP-Link TL-PA211KIT 200Mbps Mini Powerline Ethernet Adapters, but I've failed to realised that they are quite big. To cut a long story short, I can plug one of them on the socket in my room, but I can't fit the second one on socket in the room where the modem is. Would I see problems if I connected it through an extension of some sort?
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Hi,

Can you not plug the adapter into another socket in the room and then use a longer Ethernet cable to plug the adapter into the router?

If you do use an extension lead and plug the adapter into that it will work but you will lose some speed, it would be much better to try and use a wall socket if possible and run a longer Ethernet cable..
 
You see, I can plug it normall in my room, but for the room when the modem is, the socket is literally touching the carpet. I assumed (for some bizarre reason) that the adapter would be long on the top part. In order to plug it to the socket in the modem room, I would need someone to physically move the socket up a bit.

>.> How much of a performance loss are we looking at anyway?

EDIT: Should I just go with running a network cable directly from my computer to the modem?
 
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There's no way to know what the performance loss will be without trying it. If it's just handling internet traffic then it only needs to be as fast as your broadband connection.

A direct network connection with a cable is the simplest and most reliable option. If this is a practicable option why did you get the homeplugs?

Edit: If you have the knowledge to do it safely then the wall socket could just be rotated so it’s the other way up.
 
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There's no way to know what the performance loss will be without trying it. If it's just handling internet traffic then it only needs to be as fast as your broadband connection.

A direct network connection with a cable is the simplest and most reliable option. If this is a practicable option why did you get the homeplugs?
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Because I don't like wires =[

Mind you, I can still return the thing, it came with my parts... Which I have yet to open...
Currently waiting a response for a return policy, and TP themselves to check whether there's a drastic difference in performance. *sigh*
 
I have one plugged into a 4 gang extension due to a lack of sockets and it works fine, I loose about 10 meg compared to having it direct into the wall which gives me about 90 meg even with it in a wall socket I only get just over 100 meg which I guess is a combination of the house wiring and the fact I'm crosing bettween ring mains.
 
Sorry for the late post again >.< I was in the middle of building of my rig when I remembered about this. So here's my speed



Bear in mind, this is when the traffic management is lifted
 
It's got to be able to handle gaming. The problem is that we have a home computer and a laptop that's going to us the same internet. I think I might just do a direct line connection, just want to know what type of Ethernet my modem uses; I'm using BT Infinity, is it a RJ45?
 
I have two homeplugs in power adapters (2x Devolo 200mbs Av), They are only separated by the mains ring by a short distance (probably < 10 m) and they achieve 100mbs sync rate.
 
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