blacklex :
Hey guys, I just found out about powerline today and I was wondering if there were any bandwidth issues and if using powerline will cause any issues with gaming. Also, I was wondering if I got worse ping from powerline networking. Last but not least, do I still get the same transfer speeds? A response would be great!
Thanks,
Blacklex
Powerline has worked quite well for me in the past. I was living in a shared place previously and wireless signal was very weak to the point where I kept losing connection.
As I was unable to connect via Ethernet cabling (due to the layout of the house), my only option was to use Powerline adapters.
I used these: http://bestwirelessroutersnow.com/tp-link-tl-pa4010kit-review/
For gaming, I would always recommend using Ethernet, but if this isn't an option, and if Wireless is anything less than exceptional, then Powerline is a great option...
Will your ping responses and transfer speeds be worse? That's a hypothetical question which is dependent on may factors, including the environment of your home, your hardware, and what you are testing against. In general though - Powerline should be ok for you...