Powerline advice

[Blade_792]

I need a stable connection from my new pc(still assemblyng it) and my router.

They're about 10 metres away in 2 differente floors and i live in italy where wall and everything are concrite or similar.

I want to know if its better run an ethernet cable(we have a stiffed duct it may not be possible to run the cable), buy a powerline or just using the 5ghz lan. I am on the edge of the 5ghz so i want to know some good powerline with about 1gbit/s speed for about 50 euros to order on amazon (only choice).

[Biomecanoid]

Ethernet is the absolute best.  Powerline adapters depend on the quality of the power cables in your house and WiFi i guess you already know about that.

 

Ethernet is the best install and forget its there solution

[Moonzy]

i've not had good experience with powerline in my house (~12 years old housing)

the speed is crusty doodoo, but it beats wifi for the distance im using it for (20-30meters)

 

but i used to own a reel of 50M LAN cable, nothing beats that

but it can be ugly and hard to cable manage well

 

so it depends:

WiFi:

- never get USB Adapters, i've had 3, and 2 of them will overheat and lose connection when you use over 20mbps for some period of time (minecraft can go up to 30mbps :I), the other 1 just overheat and died under very very light load

- depends on how many wall/obstacles are inbetween, you can check signal strength with your phone, though actual desktop wifi may vary

 

Powerline:

- depends on house wiring and if you're on the same phase, you can get multiphase powerline adapters (costs more)

 

LAN:

- absolutely preferred, but can be ugly and hard to cable manage as stated.

- can be costly for long distance but 10M should be fine.

[Alex Atkin UK]

3 hours ago, Blade_792 said:

I need a stable connection from my new pc(still assemblyng it) and my router.

They're about 10 metres away in 2 differente floors and i live in italy where wall and everything are concrite or similar.

I want to know if its better run an ethernet cable(we have a stiffed duct it may not be possible to run the cable), buy a powerline or just using the 5ghz lan. I am on the edge of the 5ghz so i want to know some good powerline with about 1gbit/s speed for about 50 euros to order on amazon (only choice).

It depends on how your broadband is being delivered, if its DSL based then its best to avoid powerline at all costs.

[Blade_792]

On 10/14/2020 at 2:44 PM, Moonzy said:

i've not had good experience with powerline in my house (~12 years old housing)

the speed is crusty doodoo, but it beats wifi for the distance im using it for (20-30meters)

 

but i used to own a reel of 50M LAN cable, nothing beats that

but it can be ugly and hard to cable manage well

 

so it depends:

WiFi:

- never get USB Adapters, i've had 3, and 2 of them will overheat and lose connection when you use over 20mbps for some period of time (minecraft can go up to 30mbps :I), the other 1 just overheat and died under very very light load

- depends on how many wall/obstacles are inbetween, you can check signal strength with your phone, though actual desktop wifi may vary

 

Powerline:

- depends on house wiring and if you're on the same phase, you can get multiphase powerline adapters (costs more)

 

LAN:

- absolutely preferred, but can be ugly and hard to cable manage as stated.

- can be costly for long distance but 10M should be fine.

Well i already have the cable and being in a duct its like it will manage himeself