Powerline offers a more reliable connection compared to WiFi.
Powerline offers a more reliable connection compared to WiFi.
Based on my observations, powerline consistently outperforms Wi-Fi in reliability and speed.
Working with powerline is currently the best option for me—it's far superior to Wi-Fi, though a high-quality video would be great too.
Your power setup is quiet and noise-free, making it a better choice than Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi requires a clear line of sight and loses strength over distance. For just 7 meters, using cable would be simpler.
I'm curious about how much the device you choose affects the outcomes. Perhaps it's just that I've used inferior models. Not ideal, but not broken. My only exposure to powerline networking has left a lasting negative impression. I often experienced transfers under 100mbit and would suddenly lose connection without any reason. Randomly plugging or unplugging them would sometimes restore the service until it kept happening. Eventually, I switched to a 30m CAT5e cable, which provided stable gigabit speeds. I didn't bother setting up a Wi-Fi bridge, but mobile reception inside my home worked fine. Right now, using speedtest on my phone, I'm seeing about 200mbit down out of a potential 360+. My upload speed is limited by my internet connection. The main issue with Wi-Fi was that my area is crowded in the 2.4g bands. It felt much better once I got to 5g, which is still relatively sparse.
I was struck by Powerline's performance when I first tried it a few years back, almost on par with Ethernet. However, since my connection was on the same circuit, it felt quite reliable. I recall the early versions of Powerline—it was quite poor—but technology has advanced significantly, offering much better results overall.
WiFi offers better stability compared to powerlines, though it can be unpredictable. Powerlines are inconsistent; I can't use them at all because our setup is faulty. Once connected, they sometimes interfere with my modem, causing unexpected behavior—like accessing their network and even printing sensitive info.
I connect to the second floor via a powerline, reaching the first floor where the router, APs, and PCs are located. The wiring is the original installed during the post-WWII construction. My plan is 30Mbit with my ISP, yet I’ve confirmed full 300mbps speed without any packet loss—testing involved using a laptop upstairs to send and receive data. The only problem occurred once when an adapter failed after nearly six years of continuous use. Still, I’m uncertain about adding a powerline link for devices like my NAS to the main network. Ethernet remains the best choice for such critical connections.