Comparing Power Adapters with Ethernet and 5G Wi-Fi options.

F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Comparing Power Adapters with Ethernet and 5G Wi-Fi options.

mad_manXD
Junior Member

09-09-2016, 03:15 PM

Hello, would you consider investing around 100 dollars in a power adapter and some accessories instead of sticking with your 5G Wi-Fi setup? I understand your home is from the 1960s. You already have a router, but you're paying 100 down and 10 up. Your link is here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/linksys-wir...Id=5601000

mad_manXD

09-09-2016, 03:15 PM #1

ElitexWizard
Member

210

09-09-2016, 04:59 PM

For older homes, the electrical wiring might not support modern powerline networking. If possible, consider adding Ethernet drops where needed rather than going wired. As a backup, use an 802.11ac router.

ElitexWizard

09-09-2016, 04:59 PM #2

james26665
Senior Member

537

09-11-2016, 07:35 AM

The lowest likely age for a house to work well with an adapter would be around 10 years or older, depending on the wiring and infrastructure.

james26665

09-11-2016, 07:35 AM #3

The lowest likely age for a house to work well with an adapter would be around 10 years or older, depending on the wiring and infrastructure.

georgemk
Member

09-11-2016, 07:51 AM

I don’t see a clear response to that inquiry, especially since a newer home might have poor wiring. However, as the building gets older, powerline connections tend to perform less effectively.

georgemk

09-11-2016, 07:51 AM #4

I don’t see a clear response to that inquiry, especially since a newer home might have poor wiring. However, as the building gets older, powerline connections tend to perform less effectively.