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Powerline Ethernet Adapters

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  • 22-07-2012 9:31pm
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    Sarz91
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    Wireless in my room is awful. Our internet speeds aren't very fast, around 8mb down and about .5 up. The modem and router are located through about 4 walls. I currently have a wireless pci card set up in my newly built computer. I'm looking at about two bars of a connection.

    It's not impossible to use but it none the less is very slow, especially since I paid over a grand for the PC. I was wondering if anyone here has ever used any type of powerline ethernet adapter.

    I found a set on amazon for just a little over €40. Is it a decent investment or a waste of money in your own personal opinion? Wired connection is not an option.


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    DublinDilbert
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    Power line adapters are quite good, never had an issue with any I've tried. The bit error rate will always be lower on a cable compared to a wireless connection.


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    Sarz91
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    DublinDilbert wrote: »
    Power line adapters are quite good, never had an issue with any I've tried. The bit error rate will always be lower on a cable compared to a wireless connection.

    O ok. My router is a Netgear WNR 2000 with a speed of up to 300 mbps. Is there a problem with buying those powerline adapters which are only 200 mbps? Should I look for ones with speeds up to 300 mbps?


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