Which powerlines to get

[EG!]

I am in the process of moving and I took my new TV out of the box yesterday (LG 55C8) and wanted to test Netflix (4k) and the TV provider through chromecast yet the wifi wasn't good enough.

Will check this weekend to see if all is plugged in well but as I a game on my desktop I don't want to be dependent on WiFi fluctuation I'm planning on getting a powerline.

Here my awesome paint skills the weird striped thing are stairs, the other odd shape are doors.

The modem is all the way on the ground floor and there are utp ports on the ground floor, first floor and second floor and on the second floor there is another modem/router thingy from the provider (this is the one where I'm not sure if it's plugged in well). Now ther room directly above the access point on the third floor is where my computer will go so I would add a powerline no matter what. But the TV with chromecast in the room next to that barely has wifi so I either get 2 powerlines to my pc with a wifi extender or I get 3 powerlines: one to the pc, 1 to the TV.

 

• What is the best option that doesn't break the bank?
• The internet speed is 200Mbps so I assume there is no use for faster powerlines or do I better get higher ones just for the loss of speed?
• I'm looking for powerlines with passthrough?
• Any recommended powerlines or brands?

[Onoria]

Powerlines like wireless can be hit and miss depending on the environment. If the wiring is relatively new, powerline should be a good option for you. If its an older home with older wiring, then powerline probably won't be for you.

 

In relation to powerline, you can expect a similar drop off in actual throughput to what you see on WiFi - so 1/4 of the connection speed. If your budget will allow, go for Powerline 2000 which would be 2Gb/s (about 300-500Mb/s throughput), so you could get your full internet connection. Something like: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Powerline-Adapter-Ethernet-Passthrough/dp/B0778Y6K6N for $100 would be a good idea - especially for 4k streaming.

 

The next step down would be Powerline 1200 which is the lowest you should go. Something like https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-Gigabit-Pass-Through-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS for $65.

 

In relation to powerline, any of the main brands will be more or less the same in terms of performance so long as the follow the powerline standard.

[EG!]

1 minute ago, Onoria said:

Powerlines like wireless can be hit and miss depending on the environment. If the wiring is relatively new, powerline should be a good option for you. If its an older home with older wiring, then powerline probably won't be for you.

It's a 5y/o house so that should be fine.

1 minute ago, Onoria said:

In relation to powerline, you can expect a similar drop off in actual throughput to what you see on WiFi - so 1/4 of the connection speed. If your budget will allow, go for Powerline 2000 which would be 2Gb/s (about 300-500Mb/s throughput), so you could get your full internet connection. Something like: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Powerline-Adapter-Ethernet-Passthrough/dp/B0778Y6K6N for $100 would be a good idea - especially for 4k streaming.

 

The next step down would be Powerline 1200 which is the lowest you should go. Something like https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-Gigabit-Pass-Through-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS for $65.

 

In relation to powerline, any of the main brands will be more or less the same in terms of performance so long as the follow the powerline standard.

American wall sockets look like suprised ghosts  

Damn those are cheap compared to what you have to pay in Belgium, the cheapest 1200 is already over $150.

And the problem is we use different outlets in Belgium compared to The Nederlands so I don't think I can us one from another country...

[Onoria]

4 minutes ago, EG! said:

It's a 5y/o house so that should be fine.

American wall sockets look like suprised ghosts  

Damn those are cheap compared to what you have to pay in Belgium, the cheapest 1200 is already over $150.

And the problem is we use different outlets in Belgium compared to The Nederlands so I don't think I can us one from another country...

Are you using type C or type E sockets in Belgium? Standard European sockets are type C.

 

I am from ireland, so I would usually use Amazon.co.uk (which has PLP2000 for about €170 ), but if you are able to order from Amazon.de or .fr you should be able to get a type C socket Powerline and for cheaper than that.

[EG!]

8 minutes ago, Onoria said:

Are you using type C or type E sockets in Belgium? Standard European sockets are type C.

 

I am from ireland, so I would usually use Amazon.co.uk (which has PLP2000 for about €170 ), but if you are able to order from Amazon.de or .fr you should be able to get a type C socket Powerline and for cheaper than that.

I have no idea what type C or E are  

The grounding in Belgium is different than the one in the Netherlands don't even know if it matters.

[Onoria]

4 minutes ago, EG! said:

I have no idea what type C or E are  

The grounding in Belgium is different than the one in the Netherlands don't even know if it matters.

This would be type C https://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeC.htm

 

This is type E https://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeE.htm

 

This looks like a good deal if you can ship to Belgium: https://www.amazon.fr/NETGEAR-PLP2000-100FRS-Ethernet-Compatibles-Internet/dp/B075F9P5V7

[EG!]

5 minutes ago, Onoria said:

This would be type C https://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeC.htm

 

This is type E https://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeE.htm

 

This looks like a good deal if you can ship to Belgium: https://www.amazon.fr/NETGEAR-PLP2000-100FRS-Ethernet-Compatibles-Internet/dp/B075F9P5V7

Oh never knew they were called type C and E, yes we have both.

If my french is good enough those don't have Wifi, rather have em without passthrough then not having wifi in our rooms.

[Onoria]

5 minutes ago, EG! said:

Oh never knew they were called type C and E, yes we have both.

If my french is good enough those don't have Wifi, rather have em without passthrough then not having wifi in our rooms.

You could try https://www.amazon.fr/NETGEAR-PLPW1000-100FRS-Pack-dernière-génération/dp/B01LYS13QT

 

Its not the best Powerline - though on decent enough wiring you should get 200Mb/s. It also has entry level 2x2 802.11AC Wifi, but It'll do the job.

 

If you want all in one, then something like that would work. Though I would go for a separate access point if you can for better WiFi performance.

[EG!]

8 minutes ago, Onoria said:

You could try https://www.amazon.fr/NETGEAR-PLPW1000-100FRS-Pack-dernière-génération/dp/B01LYS13QT

 

Its not the best Powerline - though on decent enough wiring you should get 200Mb/s. It also has entry level 2x2 802.11AC Wifi, but It'll do the job.

 

If you want all in one, then something like that would work. Though I would go for a separate access point if you can for better WiFi performance.

You're realy good at this

See one with 3 modules? Or is 4k Netflix and so on doable over wifi?

[Onoria]

3 hours ago, EG! said:

You're realy good at this

See one with 3 modules? Or is 4k Netflix and so on doable over wifi?

I think by 3 modules you mean 3 units? Then all you would need to do is to buy another one (preferably from the same vendor) that is on the same powerline standard. Since they follow a standard you can add as many of them as you want, however note that each one you add will add more congestion to the powerline network. Powerline works like a hub where they all broadcast at the same time, so the throughput is shared among each powerline unit you add.

[Onoria]

For additional powerlines to match the wifi version above, you could go with this: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B01AXOCCG2