I am looking at getting these bad boys off TradeMe.
How well does it work, will I be able to achieve 100/20?
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I bought a Netcomm NP508, a Powerline extender that has two Ethernet ports and also creates a wifi network. I'm actually really impressed with how well it works. I've not tried any optimising and it makes a connection of about 200Mbps. The connection is completely stable and the initial setup was essentially zero, plug in device, connect to router, plug in other device and a small config of the wifi and done.
Kiwifruta: I bought these (http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=NETTPL0410&name=TP-Link-TL-PA4010PKIT-AV500-Powerline-Adapter-with) in 2014 when the ADSL modem/router was downstairs and my wifi connnected computer was upstairs. Made a huge difference.
I guess it all depends how good the wifi is, if your wifi coverage is good you may not need the powerline adapters. But as a poster said above regarding powerline adapters, each situation is different (due to house wiring) and you will only know by trying them.
Bear in mind that they need to be plugged directly in to the wall socket for optimal performance, plugging them in to a double adapter or multi-board will most likely create some signal interference and therefore speed loss. If you need the wall socket for also plugging in the PC/TV etc, then get powerline adapters with the AC passthrough like the ones I've linked above. Some also include a wifi signal.
Regards,
Old3eyes
sultanoswing: I found them OK in my older two story house. I had a TP link AV500 kit. Easy to set up and worked about as well as could be expected given the technology involved and physics.
That said, it struggled to cope with HD video transfers across the LAN, so I eventually ponied up and got Cat 6 laid instead.
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ssamjh: May it be worth getting these then instead of spending lots of money and hoping for the best?
https://touch.trademe.co.nz/listing/view/1007019233
If you really want 100/20 then you are unlikely to get it with Powerline adapters that are only rated 100/100 which is what the claimed 200Mbps means.
If you only want to try out the Powerline technology in your home then it is a cheap option.
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