[Closed] Powerline adapters

I've got the bt own brand ones and they're perfect. Used them in an old house, wiring was a mix of very old and oldish.

I'm gonna piggyback on this. My TP LINK ones have died so I'm keen to get something better.

Hmm - thanks for the BT suggestion. This looks a good deal from Currys, will boost WiFi as well.

[url= http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/powerline/bt-mini-home-hotspot-600-wireless-powerline-adapter-kit-twin-pack-10142649-pdt.html ]http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/powerline/bt-mini-home-hotspot-600-wireless-powerline-adapter-kit-twin-pack-10142649-pdt.html[/url]

It's a gamble if they will provide a stable connection though!

I've also got the BT ones which have been more or less flawless for 4yrs.

Slight side question - the wifi in my smart tv has died - can i plug the output from powerline adaptor into cheap ethernet switch to provide cable connection to both tv and bt box?

Slight side question - the wifi in my smart tv has died - can i plug the output from powerline adaptor into cheap ethernet switch to provide cable connection to both tv and bt box?

YES!

I've got the updated Solwise adapters that use the earth pin as well. Does 100 download and 27 upload on a 100/100 connection

I tried the BT ones and after a week of having to do a hard reset on the, everyday I gave up and sent the, back. I went for some of the TP link ones and had them installed since mid June and no issues what so ever

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01JYT38P6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cheers for the replies.

@windy - I have TP-Link now and they keep disconnecting. I've tried Devolo and they were the same and I suspect the BT ones will be similar after reading this.

@mst - that's interesting to know - I had Solwise before and they were fine (old versions without the earth pin) but the SmartLink technology does sound like it might be the solution.

Thanks once again.

GQ

I've had basic TP-Link for 3 years. Used them in two houses and never knowingly had a problem. I use them these days to connect my Virgin Tivo box in another room.

If I were a betting man, I'd wager that it's your wiring.

How recent is the wiring? Does your consumer unit have fuses or circuit breakers? Are the corresponding sockets on the same circuit? Whilst this last point isn't absolutely necessary, it does help connectivity if they are.

TP-Link powerline adaptors here and have worked very reliably for a year or so.

There's a special level in hell reserved for powerline adapters.

Get some CatV or a decent wireless range extender.

TP-link. Mine are at least 7 years old and now in their second house. When we move 4 years ago, I set them up and haven't been near them since. They just "work". Pretty shit business model 🙂

Thanks for your suggestions and suspect it might be the wiring - 1960s house, old style fuse board but with circuit breakers replacing the old fuses.

The TP-Link stuff gets good reviews and since the Devolo behaved the same it must be "noise" over the mains causing the issue. Think I might have to explore wireless as a solution.

Cheers all, very much appreciated.

GQ.

Okay, my attention has now turned to a Wireless range extender. This seems to tick two boxes for me:

1) It will boost the crappy Wifi signal upstairs.
2) Give me a wired connection for my non-Wifi enabled devices.

So...any recommendations? My router has 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

Thanks in advance.

GQ.

2.4 has better propagation, 5 is faster. Replace router with one of the new ones that do proper range extending, or use CAT5.

Powerline adapters are massively disruptive to DSL signals, and unless you're living next to the green cabinet will probably be knocking 25-50% off your target speed. And your neighbours' too, if they're unlucky. The bloke from Openreach that came to fix my wonky internet more or less confiscated the powerline adapters I was using,..