Device shows unusual performance on power lines.
Device shows unusual performance on power lines.
TDLR at the end. It's hard to put into words, but it's pretty strange. I just got a D-Link DHP-701AV PowerLine Ethernet Adapter and it’s performing well. I moved into a new room recently, and even with only 3 out of 5 signal bars, the connection is slow and there are frequent ping issues every ten minutes, which ruins gaming. With this adapter, I’m getting about 40 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up on my 50/20 connection (Australia, not great internet). But here’s the odd part: whenever I stream to Twitch, YouTube, or use Discord screen sharing, the adapter fails. The red blinking light starts a few minutes after streaming begins, and I lose the connection until I restart one of the adapters again—like it’s trying to fix itself. This happens all day, at any time—morning, noon, or night. It works fine when downloading, but not when uploading heavily. My only thought is the wiring in my house might be outdated. I can’t think of another reason and checking online hasn’t helped. Short version: the PowerLine adapter crashes during streaming or heavy use.
It seems the structure appears to be from 20 to 30 years ago, possibly made of conventional materials. The outdated electrical wiring might be the issue. I’m planning to test it by using an adapter in a newer home.
At the modem's end, it is connected directly to the wall outlet. Unfortunately, in my room I can't do that because it would also take up the other, single free socket, leaving me without power access. This suggests that the old electrical wiring might be the reason for my issue.
It seems like there might be a misunderstanding. Are you referring to a specific issue with sockets or connections in your room? Let me know so I can assist better.
I only possess one set of sockets at home. Attempts made: moved to another room where the adapter was connected directly to the wall (same result, stops working during high upload speeds). Used new adapters in a recently renovated apartment (<2 years old) without issues. I believe the house wiring is likely the problem, which is disappointing. Probably will rely on Wi-Fi for streaming going forward.
I could have tried it in two living rooms and a kitchen, but I’m sure they won’t support it. I’ve switched to streaming via Wi-Fi and using my powerline adapter for everything else. It’s been functioning well so far.
Powerline adapters perform best when connected to the same circuit or wall. Testing showed better results when moving them from an interior socket to an exterior one. An alternative solution involved using deca adapters and repurposing the coaxial cable already installed in the house. DECA boxes are affordable and provide full speed, while MOCA works well with cable TV instead of satellite. COAX uses different frequencies to avoid interference, making MOCA more effective despite its higher cost.