Powerline on extensions?

RadicalCookie · 16 Jan 2012 at 22:10

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?

RadicalCookie · 16 Jan 2012 at 22:26

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?

RadicalCookie · 16 Jan 2012 at 23:24

bremen1874 said:
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?

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*

RadicalCookie · 17 Jan 2012 at 00:00

Enough so that it doesn't affect when I'm gaming online, and enough so that my download speed isn't compromised too much.

RadicalCookie · 17 Jan 2012 at 09:31

Sorry that I didn't reply yesterday, went to bed so my apologies. I'm at Uni now, but I will post my broadband speed when I get home.

RadicalCookie · 17 Jan 2012 at 23:33

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

RadicalCookie · 18 Jan 2012 at 00:27

So... Can I plug it into an extention cord and expect decent speed? (excuse the vague term)

RadicalCookie · 18 Jan 2012 at 13:58

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?

RadicalCookie · 18 Jan 2012 at 21:00

unleashed said:
If the socket outlet is too near the floor perhaps you could simply unscrew the face of the socket and refix upsidedown....turn elecy off first.

Not really an option that =/