Provide various Ethernet links across distinct areas.
Provide various Ethernet links across distinct areas.
Hello, your upcoming move calls for two rooms with Gigabit Ethernet speeds. The Netgear Powerline adapter seems like a good fit—it leverages household electricity for extra Ethernet connections and boosts Wi-Fi reach. I’ll check if it meets your needs and see if there’s a more affordable alternative.
Linus posted a video explaining powerline adapters. These devices can function (we used them for years after relocating to a Google Fiber area) but their performance varies based on factors like wiring age in your home and ensuring all connected rooms share the same circuit.
Power line offers a wired link, though you won't notice high-speed performance. It's likely the most affordable among Ethernet options. Moca seems pricier.
There is a chance power line could work, but once I tried using 100 Mbps MikroTik power lines but with my wiring I only was able to push 20 Mbps though it. Chances are you will have similar, sub par results. But that does lead to the question of are you sure you need Gig speeds in both rooms? I have a Wifi 6 router that delivers 400+ Mbps to my laptop and 6E may perform even better. You may or may not get better speeds or signal quality with a power line set up vs WiFi. If wifi isn't an option, you can get a small drywall saw, an Ethernet cable, 2 Ethernet wall plates, and the jacks for equal to or less than any power line or mocha adapters. I tried running 100 Mbps power line in my apartment and got 20 Mbps, results may vary.