Router, Homeplug & Switch

Huza91

Hey all,

I'm currently with Virgin Media and I have the white Compal router but this is what I'm wondering.

Can I have the following

• My router running a Cat6E cable into a homeplug upstairs
• The second homeplug downstairs running into a hub/switch

See attached

Johnboy1951

Huza91 wrote: »

Hey all,

I'm currently with Virgin Media and I have the white Compal router but this is what I'm wondering.

Can I have the following

• My router running a Cat6E cable into a homeplug upstairs
• The second homeplug downstairs running into a hub/switch

See attached

Yes, but speed will be dependent on the house wiring. (use a Gb switch and not hub)
So it might work very well; not so well, or even not be usable ........ it all depends on how well the home plugs work over your wiring.


I don't think there is a standard called Cat6e .... Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, & Cat7 (IIRC) .... open to correction.

Huza91

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

Yes, but speed will be dependent on the house wiring. (use a Gb switch and not hub)
So it might work very well; not so well, or even not be usable ........ it all depends on how well the home plugs work over your wiring.


I don't think there is a standard called Cat6e .... Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, & Cat7 (IIRC) .... open to correction.

Thanks for the reply - I went and got a Netgear GS308 off amazon for €23!!!

Absolute steal, it arrived this morning so I will do some network tests before/after and let you know how I get on

BailMeOut

nothing wrong with your plans here and will work fine.

Huza91

Thanks for the reply. I got the switch and it's working perfectly