Are ethernet over power plugs any good?

[vong]

My wifi is kinda inconsistent  and I want to use a cable but not allowed to because it'll look ugly running up to my room so the other option is ethernet over power plugs. Are their speeds any good? Running a cable to my room would be about 15m-18m.

 

The Netcomm NP507 is what I'm looking at. I don't want to spend over $100 if it's not much better than wireless.

 

[EarthboundHero]

They're decent. I think Linus did a video, one sec I'll find it.

 

Edit:

[Amazingasian]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sue1Zvmh8JA

[Zayzo]

You mean powerline? They work well, but if you have an old house or just a house with bad wiring there could be issues.

[Killervolt]

Depends what's plugged in between the router and your room. I tried it once but didn't get speeds as fast as wifi, so I gave up- it was about 15m and there was a TV and some other stuff plugged in along the way as well. So it depends.

[EliasNM]

From what I've seen and read they work well nowadays, before it there were issues with house wiring and signal attenuation.

[vong]

They're decent. I think Linus did a video, one sec I'll find it.

 

 

Those videos were what I was looking for, thanks!

 

You mean powerline? They work well, but if you have an old house or just a house with bad wiring there could be issues.

 

Yeah that's what I meant. House was built back into 2010 so I guess the wiring should be pretty good.

 

[Zayzo]

Those videos were what I was looking for, thanks!

 

 

Yeah that's what I meant. House was built back into 2010 so I guess the wiring should be pretty good.

I've heard mixed results. Personally i use AC, the router is across the house and downstairs. On a wired connection i got 90 down and on AC i still get 90 down. I play games like CS:GO and have not had any issues with interference on 5Ghz.

[vong]

I've heard mixed results. Personally i use AC, the router is across the house and downstairs. On a wired connection i got 90 down and on AC i still get 90 down. I play games like CS:GO and have not had any issues with interference on 5Ghz.

 

Hmm, mixed results.

 

Would I be able to use a splitter on them? I've got a pc and HTPC in my roome. Or should I get 2 kits?

[Zayzo]

Hmm, mixed results.

 

Would I be able to use a splitter on them? I've got a pc and HTPC in my roome. Or should I get 2 kits?

No idea.

[Joshndroid]

Hmm, mixed results.

 

Would I be able to use a splitter on them? I've got a pc and HTPC in my roome. Or should I get 2 kits?

 

some of them come with 2 plugs so you can run 2 lines from your router tot he Powerline adapter and then have 2 lines coming from the other end

[Real_PhillBert]

I use a Netgear Powerline 1200, and it has been flawless. 

 

I really cannot comment on the speed of it as I only have it between my modem and router. Though it can handle my 100mbps symetric internet service. 

 

It's not an ideal solution, but it seems to be a pretty good option for those of us who need to get network into inconvenient locations. 

 

If you have more than one PC in your area, I would just get a cheap switch. They are a lot less expensive than another powerline adapter. 

[Zayzo]

I use a Netgear Powerline 1200, and it has been flawless. 

 

I really cannot comment on the speed of it as I only have it between my modem and router. Though it can handle my 100mbps symetric internet service. 

 

It's not an ideal solution, but it seems to be a pretty good option for those of us who need to get network into inconvenient locations. 

 

If you have more than one PC in your area, I would just get a cheap switch. They are a lot less expensive than another powerline adapter. 

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