Very high ping spikes with homeplug?

Purdy · 28 Jun 2015 at 21:45

So recently I've started to need to use a homeplug for internet access but I'm getting random spikes where I'm reaching 400+ ping on Dota/Teamspeak.

Any idea what could be causing this? It seems to last for 10 seconds or up to a few minutes, when I test the PC at the same time plugged directly into the router ping is ~30, same with phones using the wifi

OspreyO · 28 Jun 2015 at 21:46

You'd need to test with all electrical devices on that loop off and unplugged.

Steveocee · 28 Jun 2015 at 21:55

One of the downfalls of homeplugs. You are running RF through cable that was never designed to carry it. It will occasionally hiccup.

bledd · 28 Jun 2015 at 22:58

This is why I always trash talk homeplugs. They're a waste of money and time.

Run a network cable.

OspreyO · 28 Jun 2015 at 23:01

Mine work fine.

Much better than Wifi.

Cable is obviously better but a lot more hassle. The plugs I can move to any room.

matthab · 29 Jun 2015 at 12:43

Same issue with mine, I am at the moment running CAT 6 to where the home plugs go.

Great for the casual basic user but they struggle when you really push them.