TP-Link AV200 Low connection?

up2nogooduk · 31 Oct 2014 at 17:43

Hi,

I have a pair of these TP-Link AV200 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-128-TP&groupid=46&catid=1604&subcat=2024 running into the next room.

If the pc or laptop was connected straight from the modem, i get 57Mbps form my fiberoptic broadband.
if connected to the TP-Link AV200, i only get 30Mbps.
As the pc is in the other room, there is no way to run a cable to the other room!
For what reason could this be happening ?

Cheers

Tomsk · 31 Oct 2014 at 17:50

Typically -
- Poor quality mains wiring in your house
- Noise on the mains from other equipment, especially those with motors - washing machines, fridges, microwaves

I did some tests sometime ago in this thread - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18375205

I gave up with using Homeplugs and laid an Ethernet cable from the router to upstairs.

up2nogooduk · 31 Oct 2014 at 18:15

Tomsk said:
Typically -
- Poor quality mains wiring in your house
- Noise on the mains from other equipment, especially those with motors - washing machines, fridges, microwaves

I did some tests sometime ago in this thread - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18375205

I gave up with using Homeplugs and laid an Ethernet cable from the router to upstairs.

Thanks for the info.
I think i'm gonna have to just that. run cable into the next room, and drill into the wall.
I'm going to need over 20M of Ethernet Cable. would i lose any quality being so long?

Also, could you recommend a good quality cable? or does that not matter so much?

Cheers

Tomsk · 31 Oct 2014 at 19:14

Ethernet cable is (theoretically) good for 100m, so 20m will be no problem at all.
Just buy Belkin. It might cost more but your only going to do it once.

up2nogooduk · 31 Oct 2014 at 19:17

Tomsk said:
Ethernet cable is (theoretically) good for 100m, so 20m will be no problem at all.
Just buy Belkin. It might cost more but your only going to do it once.

Ok mate, thanks for you're help

P.S what's the difference between Belkin Cat5 and Cat6?

Tomsk · 31 Oct 2014 at 19:27

Just the speed rating really.
cat5 - 100Mbps
cat5e - 1000Mbps/1Gbps
cat6 - 10Gbps

Incidentally I used a flat cable which I DON'T recommend. It seems like a nice idea as it lies flat under carpets etc, but it's a pain when it has to go around a corner.

up2nogooduk · 31 Oct 2014 at 19:33

Tomsk said:
Just the speed rating really.
cat5 - 100Mbps
cat5e - 1000Mbps/1Gbps
cat6 - 10Gbps

Incidentally I used a flat cable which I DON'T recommend. It seems like a nice idea as it lies flat under carpets etc, but it's a pain when it has to go around a corner.

Oh ok, so cat5 is all i need!

Cheers

up2nogooduk · 11 Nov 2014 at 13:42

That worked out a treat thanks

I got an open box now, which needs internet. i don't want to use the TP-Link AV200.
So would a TP-Link TL-SF1005D 10/100Mbps Switch work ok to use for the pc and open box with no problems? or is it best to run another cable ?

Cheers