Contact Forum Editor

Send an email to our Forum Editor:

PLEASE NOTE: Your name is used only to let the Forum Editor know who sent the message. Both your name and email address will not be used for any other purpose.

Networking Help

It's free to register, to post a question or to start / join a discussion

View Forum Rules | Contact Forum Editor

 

Extend broadband coverage by using the mains network

manrow

Likes # 0

Posted February 9, 2013 at 7:18AM

Is this the best way to share broadband coverage around thee house? At least this avoids cables trailing around the house. Is the reception close to each socket likely to be the same as near the central router? Help please, before I spend my money and then find it doesn't work as advertised!

Like this post
difarn

Likes # 1

Posted February 9, 2013 at 7:39AM

I know many people who use these home plugs and they work very well. If you opt for plugs with ethernet connections then there should not be any discernible difference in speed that you get from connecting directly to the router. Wifi connections usually are slower even when they are from the main router so you will more than likely have a reduced speed if you opt for these. Try and get home plugs with mains through sockets so you still have a power point available to use after you have plugged them in. Remember that they are portable too so you can physically move them around to different points in the house.

I have not used these myself so cannot personally recommend a specific brand but no doubt you will get some recommendations from other posters.

Like this post
wiz-king

Likes # 0

Posted February 9, 2013 at 8:39AM

You can also get some of the 'homeplugs' that have wireless capability if you want it for laptops.

Like this post

Reply to this topic

close
What is Markdown?

Markdown lets you add more formatting to your post. Simply type in your post and it will display as written.

If you wish to add bold or italic characters, add a hyperlink to another website, a heading or a horizontal line, simply use the relevent icons above the text input field.

A preview of your post will appear in the grey box below. If you make a change and you're not happy, simply press the back arrow icon to undo.






Check out PC Advisor's other tech forums

Send to a friend

Email this article to a friend or colleague:

PLEASE NOTE: Your name is used only to let the recipient know who sent the story. Both your name and the recipient's name and address will not be used for any other purpose.

* *