Which switch?

julianhj · 9 Oct 2013 at 15:09

I'm in the process of setting up a NAS. My router is on the ground floor, and my desktop on the second floor is linked via powerline adaptors. The easiest location for the NAS is in the vicinity of the desktop. Would a basic switch such as this do the trick, or is there any value in spending more?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-040-TP&groupid=46&catid=2316

julianhj · 9 Oct 2013 at 15:21

It's going to be for all my data, so photos, videos, docs, maybe DVDs if/when I get a capable telly.

I'll go for the gigabit option, thanks!

julianhj · 9 Oct 2013 at 15:58

I've got 200MP adaptors at the moment, but might well upgrade if required.

julianhj · 17 Oct 2013 at 10:12

neodude said:
Also remember that even though your powerline adapters are rated at 200 or 500 Mb/s they will still only have 10/100 network interfaces unless otherwise stated.

In relation to this, I'm looking at some additional adaptors as Sky are sending me a new HD box, which I can plug in for on demand stuff. I kow I could use wi-fi with it, but I'd rather have it over powerline for stability.

I currently have a pair of TP-Link AV200s (PA211 kit):
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-032-TP&groupid=46&catid=1604

What is the benefit of these (PA511 kit):
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-044-TP&groupid=46&catid=1604

compared with these at less than half the cost (PA411 kit):
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-094-TP&groupid=46&catid=1604

I understand that it's related to Gigabit, but would that make any difference given my current set up?

I'm on BT Broadband, getting around 10Mb. I'm waiting for Infinity, but it's taking a ridiculously long time for them to put the cabinets in my street.

julianhj · 17 Oct 2013 at 18:25

neodude said:
The 411 and the 511 uses a 500Mbps powerline network, but each individual plug on the 411 is limited to transferring 100Mbps. The 511, having the gigabit connection, will have no limitation.

Thanks, that's really handy to know.

julianhj · 17 Oct 2013 at 18:26

JAzz said:
It will only make a difference mainly if you have a very fast internet connection or do a lot of transferring between networks via the connectors. I've got a set of 500MB adaptors and can get my full Virgin 120MB on the other end of my house, I tried out some 200MB adaptors and couldn't get that.

Personally I'd just buy the PA511 ones, problably won't make any difference now but better to future proof when you do get Infinity.

Gonna go for the 511s, thank you.