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Question about Homeplugs
04-10-2012 8:48 AM
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I know virtually nothing about homeplugs, although I've heard good things. I'm looking at these as a possibility: http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-PA411KIT-AV500-Powerline-Adapter/dp/B0084Y9N3O/ref=sr_1_2?s=computer...
Before making any decision, though, does anyone have any experience of these? Would you recommend them (homeplugs in general, or this particular model)? Are there any downsides to them, compared to my first option of fitting a wired extension?
Thanks for any advice.
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04-10-2012 9:57 AM
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(I actually have three, one in the router, one in my wife's PC and one for the internet connected TV)
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04-10-2012 10:21 AM
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04-10-2012 10:30 AM
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Re: Question about Homeplugs
04-10-2012 10:33 AM
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I use a TL-PA511KIT and link speed is shown on the PC app as currently 237Mbs.
Because the ethernet cable plugs in vertically on the bottom of the unit and my wall socket is quite low to the floor I have it plugged into a trailing socket which allegedly reduces the speed of the unit.
Why they didn't think to locate the ethernet socket on the side of the unit like a Netgear unit I have around I don't know.
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Re: Question about Homeplugs
04-10-2012 11:05 AM
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This definitely looks like the way to go, then. My only question now is 200 or 500Mbps?
The newer 500 would appear to be the obvious choice, presumably giving a faster connection at less than a tenner more. Is there anything I should know before making that purchase?
Thanks again.
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04-10-2012 11:26 AM
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04-10-2012 12:50 PM
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_nr_p_4_0?rh=n%3A340831031%2Ck%3Asolwise+homeplug%2Cp_4%3ASolwise&bb...
And particularly this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/200AV-Power-Ethernet-Socket-LAN/dp/B007FSE8XU/ref=sr_1_22?s=computers&ie=UTF...; which I've just fitted in my new extension
Makes a really neat job next to the Router (but a bit pricey)
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Maurice
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Re: Question about Homeplugs
04-10-2012 2:49 PM
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The PC returns data, via the router to the Raspberry
Finally, the Raspberry plays HD video on my TV (via a short piece of wire).
Details:-
These are Yuk!!!!!!
I have two speeds of home plug - notionally 85Mbps and 1,000Mbps
The TV and Raspberry need to share one 85Mbps homeplug - so I used a cheapo 5 port switch (cost £8).
The other end is plugged into an extension which is plugged into the router.
The computer uses a 1000Mbps and is plugged into an extension which is plugged into the router.
So the router routes between the two homeplug networks.
BTW One pair of homeplugs was a gift - it came with the Youview box for the TV.
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Re: Question about Homeplugs
05-10-2012 10:57 PM
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Now I find myself wanting to copy larger files between upstairs and downstairs I was thinking of upgrading to the faster speed.
One thing to beware of, if upgrading - my understanding is that the 200mbps and 500mbps standards are compatible with each other (though having a 200mbps device present will slow all the 500's down to 200) but they wont talk to the 85mpbs devices.
So I was thinking of upgrading to these Zyxel ones, only £30 for a pair of 500's:
http://www.dabs.com/products/zyxel-pla4201-500mbps-mini-powerline-ethernet-adaptor-twin-pack-83VC.ht...
Zyxel also do a nice one with 4 ports on it, which would mean I could throw away my old rack-mount switch in the study 🙂
http://www.dabs.com/products/zyxel-pla4225-500-mbps-powerline-4-port-gigabit-switch-81MY.html
I also like the idea of the models with mains plug pass-though, except you seem to pay quite a bit more for the simple convenience of it.
UPDATE: Beware! http://samkear.com/hardware/zyxel-pla4201-hd-powerline-adapter-performance-test-review
These Zyxel 4201's have a low price for a reason - they only have 10/100 ethernet ports - they can never go faster than 100mbps - doh!
Advertising standards anyone?
Re: Question about Homeplugs
05-10-2012 11:58 PM
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BTW How fast are your router ports anyway?
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Re: Question about Homeplugs
11-10-2012 4:32 PM
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Had them installed for three days now and have to say, the difference is quite remarkable! The utility shows a speed varying between 170-185Mbps, which is a lot.
I wasn't sure how to verify that outside of the utility but then I did a couple of big downloads from Steam and Nvidia. Both recorded speeds of 2.10Mbps, which is remarkable and approx four times faster than previous.
So this sure looks like it was a smart investment.
Only one very minor point: the manual states that five min after switching off the device connected to the adapter the adapter will switch to power-saving mode, with corresponding flashing LED. This doesn't occur - at least, the LED doesn't flash. I assume by device they mean the computer, not the router, so any thoughts as to why both adapters fail to indicate power-saving mode?
As I said, that's pretty minor. As far as the homeplugs go I'm one very happy bunny.
Thanks for your help.
Re: Question about Homeplugs
11-10-2012 6:49 PM
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You need to run something like FTP between two PC's, each on a homeplug to get a true value of a peak achievable speed.
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Re: Question about Homeplugs
11-10-2012 9:48 PM
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I'm on there again, downloading final preload segment of XCOM Enemy Unknown.
Not sure how I can get 2.1MB on a 200Mbps connection, but I sure ain't gonna write in and complain!
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11-10-2012 10:17 PM
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