Powerline Adapter

Forum discussion tagged with Powerline Adapter.
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    Question Why does using two powerline adapters connected to the router bottleneck bandwidth?

    Hi, I am in a student house with three others, and we all use TP-Link powerline adapters. We had one powerline adapter connected to the router, and a powerline adapter in each of our rooms. I made the assumption that splitting one powerline adapter into four would limit bandwidth, so I tried...
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    Question 30 ping but usally 0 ping

    a month ago i played with 0 ping but since 2 weeks now, i have a 30 to 80 ping. I already use a powerline adapter, and it worked great, but now im stuck with high ping. My Download speed is great, But my Ping is 40 ms, on all the online speed tests. I use the Devolo Magic 1...
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    Question Powerline adapter shows all green lights but devices have no internet ?

    Hi all, a few months ago I bought a WPA5717 Powerline Kit to reach a part of my house that could not be done with a reasonable amount of mesh routers. I initially plugged the main powerline into our router, but after our router crashed a few times and my download speed shrunk from 60+ mbps to...
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    Question My PC is having connection issues, any advice?

    Hi everyone, I live in a flat with my brother and I struggle to get a consistent connection to our internet without trailing an ethernet cable through the entire flat. I have tried using a TP-Link powerline and I also use a PCI-E network adapter but both fail to sustain a good connection...
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    Question TP Link Gigabit Powerline transfer rate is high, but actual internet speed test is slow

    Hi there, As stated above, I have a TPlink powerline adapter connecting a PC about 15ft away from a router in another room. The transfer rate on the TPlink app reports as anything between 500mbit and 750mbit, but a speed test on the PC reports between 100mbit and 130mbit down. My connection...
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    Question wifi suddently "can't connect" to network

    Hi all. I was having no issues whatsoever with ethernet and wifi connections on my two basement PCs until four days ago. Both are plugged into Powerline 1200 adapters. Suddenly, I can't access my network on either machine using either method. I get "Ethernet doesn't have a valid IP...
  7. TypicalFoxxo

    Question Powerline adapters slower than usual

    I've been using these Edimax powerline adapters (HP-5101ES and HP-5102) to get an Ethernet connection to my PC as it's in a different room to my modem. They used to have the typical speed for my Internet, but recently have slowed substantially. The 5101ES is connected to the modem, and the 5102...
  8. ez4tec

    [SOLVED] Powerline ping spikes when brother watches videos & streams

    This isn't an issue with powerline reliability. I don't need to know that powerlines are less than ideal - I know, I wouldn't use them if I had another choice. So, my powerline adapters work perfectly, I have 0 complaints with them generally. My network consists of 4 nodes. One for the router...
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    [SOLVED] How best to connect Powerlines, WiFi Mesh nodes (Velop) and desktop switches?

    Hello! Very confused with all this and I'm desperately trying to figure out what should connect to what and which way around etc. Each Powerline adapter has 2 ports on it. So one to a node, another to a switch? Or one to the node and one from the node to the switch? Or one to the switch and one...
  10. ConorDuey2000

    [SOLVED] Powerline Adapter (AV1000) Download Speed only 8-16 Mbps ?

    Hey. I recently bought the TP-Link AV1000 powerline adapter for my computer, but after I set it up, the download speed's very slow. It ranges from 8 Mbps to 16 Mbps. https://www.speedtest.net/result/12845398519 I've tried everything including reinstalling my LAN drivers, running the Windows...
  11. ethan206

    [SOLVED] Powerline Wi-Fi adapter (TP-Link AV600) problems

    I've been using the TP-Link AV600 Powerline Adapter (TL-WPA4220 KIT) for a while but yesterday it decided to stop working. I troubleshooted the heck out of it and can't seem to get it to work again (or at least not fully). I restarted/replugged both my router and the adapters and it started...
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    Discussion Powerline adapters acting up.

    Hello, everyone! Good morning, good day and good evening! I am having a bit of a situation at hand here. I have my router on the other side of the room and my laptop, suited with a 1GBPS Lan Card, on the other side of the room. I have had a Powerline adapter TP-Link AV600, promptly rated...
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    [SOLVED] How Can I Get Reliable Ethernet Connection Without Having A Router in My Room?

    I have a computer that I use for almost everything, from gaming to homework. The router in my house is downstairs and my room is upstairs, so for right now I am using a Wifi Extender and connecting ethernet through the wifi extender into my computer. However, the connection isn't the greatest as...
  14. MrDemesmaeker

    [SOLVED] A bit of an odd Devolo question (powerline)

    I have a long house (a farm) and another building next to it. From one part of the house to the other, i have a network cable under the ground that goes to the other end. When I connect Devolo´s Dlan1200+ everywhere, then the further I go from the modem, the worse the connection is. In the...
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    [SOLVED] Switching Wi-Fi Adapter to Powerline?

    So I've been having a significant drop off in quality in connection during Gaming (ping spike and packet loss around 5%)(I've done tests to verify it was not game server side), I've had a BrosTrend 1200Mbps USB WiFi Adapter for a couple years and I've learned it's fairly inconsistent and has...
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    Question Internet only connects after network reset each morning

    I recently moved into new student accommodation, and to get internet in my room I've been using a TP-Link (wifi and wireless) powerline adapter. The speeds and ping are just fine, however, each morning when I boot my computer, there is no internet (through either ethernet or wifi). After about 5...
  17. scantara_a

    [SOLVED] Powerline adapter not working even though circuit is connected in one breaker ?

    I have a Tenda PH6 AV1000 that I recently bought to extend the ethernet range of my house, though after a few outlets from the receiving adapter the adapters aren't detecting one another. Anyone have a solution?
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    [SOLVED] Should i replace my powerline adapter?

    I've had the same powerline adapter for around 6+ years now and always fairly slow download speeds is it worth upgrading to a newer model? my current model is the TL PA411 which is up to 500mb/s and from just browsing i see they are significantly "faster" than this now. From looking around i...
  19. LordDisco2000

    Question All powerline adapters disconnected

    Hi, I have 5 TP-Link Powerline adapters which have been working fine for about 4 years. Today, all at the same time they all disconnected, and I could not pair any of them up with each other again. I reset some, I put them in a double socket so they were right next to each other, I used the...
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    [SOLVED] Powerline Adapter Causing Loss Of Wifi From Router

    I've got a router with a short cable connected to a TP-Link AV 600 Powerline Adapter, which is plugged into the wall. When the Powerline Adapter is plugged in, the wifi speed from the router drops to zero. As soon as I turn the Powerline Adapter off, the wifi speed goes back to normal. I've...
  21. ahmetkca

    [SOLVED] Can i use PoE like a Powerline adapter?

    I bought PoE instead of Powerline adapter by mistake. I was wondering can i use PoE as a Powerline adapter. I was gonna return it. If there is still a chance to use PoE to connect my pc and modem over electrical outlet it would be great.
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    Question Ping Spikes and other question

    Hi all, I have been having issues recently with my ping, and it’s making online gaming very frustrating and not enjoyable. I am using TP Link powerline adapters with passthrough. The problem is I wasn’t getting these ping spikes with my old TP Link powerline adapters and they worked great...
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    [SOLVED] Powerline adapter or Mesh Network?

    Which would you recommend powerline or mesh (I’ve got a 1957 typical ranch style home). And which product would you recommend?
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    [SOLVED] WiFi turning off when I turn on devices connected to Slinglink powerline adapter ?

    I have a ASUS AC3100 RT-AC88U WiFi router that I use for all my household devices and then have set up a power line connection with Slinglink Turbo W1 that goes out to my garage for my two mining rigs. I set it up this way because the wireless connection can be spotty in the garage and it also...
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    [SOLVED] Metal vs plastic network switches

    I need a network switch to connect a couple of computers and a powerline adapter via ethernet cables. The idea is to let all the computers access the Internet via the powerline adapter and also be able to transfer files between each other. Here are two network switches I'm considering: Metal...
  26. 102938

    [SOLVED] New Powerline Adapter causing "lag spikes"

    My PC doesn't have WiFi, so I have been using a powerline adapter to be able to access the internet on my computer since it is in a different room than my router. The powerline adapter I was using is old (85mbps), so the speeds I was getting were quite slow. It was fine for gaming and normal...
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    [SOLVED] Worth getting Gigabit powerline over 500Mb or am I unlikely to reach those speeds?

    Hi all, I'm building my first desktop after being a laptop guy forever and I'm thinking about networking. I'm not in a place where I can run a direct line from the router so I thought about going down the Powerline route. That said, I'm actually planning to move in about 6 months so it might...
  28. boreddank

    [SOLVED] do i need to replace my powerline adapter?

    Okay so I have a 300 mbps internet plan. Two questions. I'm using a powerline adapter, for one computer upstairs, and one in the basement, while the modem is in the middle floor, but it only gets to around 30 to 40 mbps. Do I need a new powerline adapter? My dad's phone, the Samsung S9 can get...
  29. Arbiter17

    [SOLVED] Powerline adapter slows down after a few minutes of working perfectly

    Recently I bought a D-link DHP-W611AV powerline adapter that seemed to work perfectly (reaching 50Mbps, which is the speed of my connection, with ~5ms ping to the modem) when I first set it up. However, after around 10 minutes it slowed down dramatically, with ping of around 50-200 ms and...
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    [SOLVED] TL-WPA8630P Kit - Ping spikes

    Hi so I bought the TL-WPA8630P Kit last week and since switching out from my £20 develo 500 mbps powerline adapters to these £150 adapters I've had non stop problems with, I'm honestly frustrated at this point and I'm sick of the support team of TP-link going through the troubleshooting steps...
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    [SOLVED] Why do my game launchers download so slow?

    i use a 1000mbps powerline adapter, i am aware that 1000mbps is around 125mbs which is more than enough as my internet provider gives around 60mbs. however when i do internet speed tests i receive 30mbs download and 18mbs upload but my phone does 60mbs download speed. Thats not a huge problem...
  32. Aroulis

    Question Powerline network interference

    Hello tonight i want to share with you a problem that torments me the last 3 years. Sorry for the long sheet but to understand the problem i think i have to explain the situation. I live in a house that consists of 3 floors. The modem is located on the 1st floor so powerline adapters were my...
  33. oregonian738

    Question Alternatives for internet?

    I am preparing to build a PC and as I was planning, I originally intended to remove my router and modem to another room so that I could hook up the PC with an Ethernet cord. However, when I went to move the router and modem, the only coaxial wall socket in the room didn’t work and I have no idea...
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    [SOLVED] Best + most affordable way to set up wired networks for 2 laptops not within reach

    Hello, Due to COVID19 I have found myself living with a friend who is working from home. She connects to a remote server for work and is currently using WIFI. I need to set up online teaching and the company insist on wired internet; if the internet drops out and you are not connected again...
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    [SOLVED] How many Powerline adaptors can I get away with?

    I know Powerline adaptors aren't everyone's cup of tea but I have a pair at home, to allow me to get wired internet on a desktop PC which is at the opposite end of the house to the main router, and it works perfectly for that purpose. I've also tried using the powerline adaptor elsewhere in the...
  36. M

    [SOLVED] Should I upgrade my PCI-Express card? (TP-Link N900)

    So in my PC, I have the TP-Link N900 dual-band PCI-express adapter. Now I have Frontier, and we have 500/500 connection. (we recently upgraded) This particular adapter only supports up to 450mbps, so I think it's a little outdated. My main issue isn't with the speed however, as the 100+ I get on...
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    Question No Speed Through Powerline Adapter

    Hey all, I have been troubleshooting recent issues with my TrendNet Powerline adapters. The models I have are a TPL-406E plugged into my router upstairs as the source, and the TPL-410AP two-port plugged downstairs as the receiver and wi-fi extender. The issue is that lately my Roku TV and...
  38. REXYRULZ

    Question Ethernet Powerline Slow all of a sudden

    I have had an ethernet powerline adapter thing that you plug into the wall and one into your computer and one into your network and recently I've been having problems with my powerline connection. I am not very familiar with networking and terms of such but I am really good with PC parts and...
  39. R

    [SOLVED] Should I use these 3 things together: Wifi6 router + Google Wifi + 450mbps PCIe adapter? Can I meaningfully increase performance?

    TP-Link WDN4800 Google Wifi (First Gen) X3 TP-Link Archer AX50 I have the above hardware in my family home(wifi 6 router is new). I have between 25 and 30 devices connected to my network at one time.(phones, tvs, smart devices, cameras, PCs, laptops) I have one coaxial cable ISP connection in...
  40. BozeMoj

    [SOLVED] Not getting possible speed through powerline

    Recently i have discovered that I indeed have cca 550 Mb/s download when connected directly to router. Unfortunately I am reliant on powerline adapters - currently using Tp link AV600. Tp PLC shows communication speed between the two adapters ccs 420Mb/s but in fact i am getting only 100Mb/s...