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Just wanted to give a quick recommendation (powerline adaptor)

Posted on 2/28/15 at 9:41 pm
Posted by Grim
Member since Dec 2013
12302 posts
Posted on 2/28/15 at 9:41 pm
So if you're not aware, a powerline adaptor is a device that uses your existing electrical wiring to transmit/amplify your internet data throughout your house. This is for people who may live in an older house/building that is not wired and rigged with ethernet ports (like mine). Basically, you plug one of these into the wall and connect it to your router, then you connect another one anywhere else in your house that you want and you can then connect that one to a new router to setup a new network, or you can just plug a computer or whatever device directly to the adaptor. There are several more expensive models out there but I found this one on amazon for $30 and it has worked incredibly. Just wanted to share because I couldn't believe this actually worked and in case anyone may be interested
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Posted by ellunchboxo
Gtown
Member since Feb 2009
18778 posts
Posted on 2/28/15 at 10:27 pm to
What kind of speed drop offs do you get with those?
Posted by Grim
Member since Dec 2013
12302 posts
Posted on 2/28/15 at 10:57 pm to
pretty much none in my experience. I just did a speed test on my laptop which is connected by wifi to the router that's connected to the adaptor and I'm getting 12 mb download which is the maximum that I'm supposed to get with my plan. Also my ping is 40ms so no dropoff there either. I have an ethernet cable running from the new router to my PS4 and I can play any game online with no problems
Posted by ILikeLSUToo
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2008
18018 posts
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:22 pm to
Just a disclaimer for anyone considering these: Your results will vary depending on the age and length of the wiring in your house and whether the 120v lines on the outlets you use are part of the same phase.
Posted by Casty McBoozer
your mom's fat arse
Member since Sep 2005
35495 posts
Posted on 3/1/15 at 12:06 am to
Yes I've only seen them work poorly. I've replaced those setups multiple times by running ethernet into the attic and installing outdoor unifis in the attic space.
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