Powerline!! What's the best?

[ebaydan777]

Hey everyone. Unfortunately in my apartment, hard wiring would be a complete b**ch, so I am trying to do anything to forgo that idea, and wi-fi as well.

I spoke to some people that said Gigiabit Powerline adapters next to your router and one in your room will be as good as hard-wire.

So with that said, what is seriously the BEST powerline options, money is not an issue I just do not want to lose drastic speed compared to wi-fi from my room. Thanks for the help!!

 

[abailey]

The best powerline adapter I know of currently is the TP-Link TL-PA6010KIT.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/powerline-charts/view

Powerline adapters are not as good as a hard wired ethernet cable. Some are about as good as a 100Mbit Ethernet but none are anywhere close to Gigabit ethernet (in fact the best is not even 25% of a Gigabit ethernet speed). Powerline adapters can be better than wireless, though, in many instances.

 

[ebaydan777]

are there any better options to my problem?

 

[abailey]

Apartments are very tough. If your not able to run a CAT5e ethernet cable I would give the powerline adapter a try. Wireless is also an option but it is often a nightmare in apartments because of so many people having wireless in a small area.

 

[ebaydan777]

ya thats my issue right now, wi-fi is not the answer. Problem is I just spent $2500 on a new rig with bells and whistles and it would be a shame to not find a proper solution to my networking. I figured a 600MB powerline like this would be pretty good?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IBPLI48/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TA7U37H0XH7J&coliid=I9Z3HSA8HWPZN&psc=1

 

[USAFRet]

Powerline within an apartment building may also not be the answer. Depending on how it is wired, 1 room may not be able to talk to another room, or your apartment may be on the same general circuit as your neighbor, and with a similar power line device...may be on your network.

 

[abailey]

How fast is your internet connection. Do you transfer files between the PC and another device? How far is your PC from the router?

 

[ebaydan777]

my pc is about 20 feet from the router, through a closet and walls. So it's really not the best connection in there to be honest...I wish I could do hardwired but it would have to be some crazy way of doing it in my case.

 

[abailey]

Are you currently using 2.4 or 5Ghz wireless on your PC? You may want to get some software so you can see everyone's wireless nearby to help you find a free channel. Wireless may yet be the best for you if set up correctly. I use inSSIDer, which used to be free but I think it cost now. Anyway you need something to scan the airwaves to see what all is in use so you can find a free channel.