Considering your setup, Gigabit Powerline is a solid option for achieving those speeds.
Considering your setup, Gigabit Powerline is a solid option for achieving those speeds.
Hi everyone, I'm starting my first desktop after spending years with laptops and considering networking options. Since I can't set up a direct connection from the router, I'm thinking about using powerline technology. However, I plan to move in about six months, so it shouldn't be a big problem depending on my new location. My internet speed is limited to 100Mb/s, but I have a NAS for storing media and other files. Gigabit powerline kits are more expensive—about $20 to $30 more than 500Mb/s models—and I'm wondering if the extra cost really adds value. I really wanted a wired setup for better speed and stability, especially since my WiFi sometimes causes slowdowns that can freeze videos or slow down file transfers. The building where I live was built about fifteen years ago, and the router and computer share the same circuit, which makes it seem like it should work well. But if it won't fully utilize the connection even under ideal conditions, saving a few dollars might be smarter than buying a Gigabit kit now. In the future, I hope to have a 2.5Gb connection on my motherboard, but finding a router with that speed is currently very costly. Thanks for any suggestions you can offer!
During my time with powerline, I struggled to push speeds past 100Mbps, even when using gigabit adapters on the same outlet. It worked fine a decade ago for basic internet access, but for file servers or latency-sensitive tasks, Wi-Fi offers a much better solution. I’m not sure how widespread coax is in Australian homes, but MoCA could be an option if you have it. Ethernet remains the top choice overall.
Hmm, I'm not familiar with MoCA. It seems intriguing, though—it's not available in the area I'm currently in. There aren't any coax connections planned for the setup, and if one were added, I'd likely opt for Ethernet instead. The challenge is that I don't own a place where I live, but if I do, I might invest in wiring rooms with Ethernet.