Is there a problem with internet coming from the wall power?
Is there a problem with internet coming from the wall power?
I just bought a new home recording studio and it's about 50 yards away from my house. I need a strong internet connection for work and security cameras, so the easiest way is using powerline adapters. My router adapter sits only a few feet from the main router. But the signal gets weak inside the studio, which makes things hard when setting up software or backing up video files to my QNAP network share. Is there any kind of signal booster or repeater I can use to fix this?
Powerline networks do not always perform well because there are too many things that change them, like where the wires go and what other stuff is connected to them. I am not sure exactly how far these systems work for sure. Even though 50 meters is a big distance, it's only about half as fast as ethernet. My idea is to try using a different outlet at home instead. Ideally, you want the powerline on the same circuit breaker, which works best if both devices are on that circuit. If they share the hot leg wire, it might work better too—especially for 120-volt systems in America. But for 240-volt systems, this doesn't really matter much. Some people say buying a powerline with G.hn technology instead of the older AV2 standard could make things run smoother or worse depending on who you ask. It mostly comes down to how the data gets turned into signals rather than new tech itself. If you have a coax cable running through your house, you might think about using MoCA for that instead.
An ethernet cable is the best option. Then use MoCA as @bill001g suggested. Next steps include setting up a point-to-point wireless connection and using powerline technology. If you are making money from your studio, it makes sense to pay for conduit to run with proper network cables. This costs nothing extra; it is just business expense.