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improving my broadband

  • 28-10-2013 6:46pm
    #1
    peace2804
    Registered Users Posts: 435 ✭✭


    I am willing to improve my broadband, I have basic knowledge about networking so I would really appreciate any tip or advice.

    I have a 100MB broadband with UPC, I have the technicolor TC7200 as modem and I was used to connect wirelessly to both all my devices including my computer and PS3.
    I noticed a huge difference between speedtests done on my Iphone4, Ipad mini, computer and PS3, the iphone 4 and ipad mini always get high speed, almost double of the speed that I get in my computer.

    I decided to try the homeplugs and bought the On network 500 from currys ( http://www.currys.ie/Product/ON-NETWORKS-PL500199UKS-Powerline-Adapter-Kit-andndash-Twin-Pack/319951/7.14 ) and connected 1 to the UPC modem and 1 to my computer using the RJ45, I am getting a speed between 30MB to 45MB while before I was used to get most of the time a speed between 15MB and 30MB, occasionally I reached the 40 to 45MB.

    Is there anything else that I can do to improve my speed?

    Also I want to connect my PS3 via RJ45, is it a good idea to connect the homeplug to a router (Cisco EPC2425) and from the router have 2 RJ45 cable one for the computer and 1 for the PS3?

    and last question, is there anyway to connect to the homeplug and change the settings?

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    peace2804
    Registered Users Posts: 435 ✭✭peace2804


    anyone?


  • #3
    hallo dare
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭hallo dare


    I use homeplugs and find them grand. I have one connected to the router and the other end in connected to the PC and a third plug to the PS3. Works perfectly. Always better to have wired over wireless if you have the choice.


  • #4
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,876 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Homeplugs are ok, and generally better then wifi, however for best performance you should run cat5e cable from the router to any PC's/PS3's/etc.


  • #5
    jester77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭jester77


    What's a homeplug?

    You could put a network switch (cost about €20) where your PC and PS3 are and run a CAT5 cable to your modem/router.


  • #6
    willbpower
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭willbpower


    bk wrote: »
    Homeplugs are ok, and generally better then wifi, however for best performance you should run cat5e cable from the router to any PC's/PS3's/etc.

    CAT6 is the better option as cat5e will auto negotiate itself back to 10mbps at times and at best to 100mbps. cat6 has ge capability


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  • #7
    pizzahead77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,308 ✭✭✭pizzahead77


    willbpower wrote: »
    CAT6 is the better option as cat5e will auto negotiate itself back to 10mbps at times and at best to 100mbps. cat6 has ge capability

    cat5e supports Gigabit speeds


  • #8
    willbpower
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭willbpower


    pizzahead77 wrote: »
    cat5e supports Gigabit speeds

    Agreed but auto negotiation on cat5e does not always pick this up.


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