Hey gang,
I will soon be changing to Vodafone's FTTP service (they are the only ISP offering this in my area and the price is cheaper than other ISP's FTTC)m however, going by many reviews on their router/modem combo it is pretty crap with range and software functionality. If I use another router I cannot to use my landline which I still need. So I was going to experiment with some powerline adapters. I'm currently looking at the Netgear ethernet PL1000/PLP1000s since I've never had issues with Netgear kit before.
I have stayed away from any powerline kit since there used to be overheating issues and fires when they first came out years ago so I don't know how much they have improved. I like the idea of the passthrough so I don't lose a power socket, but I am concerned with what can be plugged in. Can anything that would normally be plugged into the wall be plugged into the adapter? Folks in the house will probably want to plug in extension cords each with other devices that require large powered adapters of their own since this will be in bedrooms. I remember something about large desk/floor cooling fans being a no-no a long time ago. I suppose I could plug the powerline into the extension cord itself while that is plugged into the wall, but I'm expecting quite a loss of network speed and data degradation that way.
Anyway, am I worried about nothing or should I play safe and ignore the passthrough devices if I cannot control what people will plug into them?
I will soon be changing to Vodafone's FTTP service (they are the only ISP offering this in my area and the price is cheaper than other ISP's FTTC)m however, going by many reviews on their router/modem combo it is pretty crap with range and software functionality. If I use another router I cannot to use my landline which I still need. So I was going to experiment with some powerline adapters. I'm currently looking at the Netgear ethernet PL1000/PLP1000s since I've never had issues with Netgear kit before.
I have stayed away from any powerline kit since there used to be overheating issues and fires when they first came out years ago so I don't know how much they have improved. I like the idea of the passthrough so I don't lose a power socket, but I am concerned with what can be plugged in. Can anything that would normally be plugged into the wall be plugged into the adapter? Folks in the house will probably want to plug in extension cords each with other devices that require large powered adapters of their own since this will be in bedrooms. I remember something about large desk/floor cooling fans being a no-no a long time ago. I suppose I could plug the powerline into the extension cord itself while that is plugged into the wall, but I'm expecting quite a loss of network speed and data degradation that way.
Anyway, am I worried about nothing or should I play safe and ignore the passthrough devices if I cannot control what people will plug into them?
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