Router, powerline adapter, and USB to Ethernet inquiries
Router, powerline adapter, and USB to Ethernet inquiries
Alright so here's the deal; I'm trying to hook up a powerline adapter to my router because wifi upstairs in my brother's room is becoming pretty shoddy (could be because of his usb wifi-adapter, but I've been meaning to do this for some time anyways), but I'm now coming to the conclusion that all the ethernet ports on my router actually don't work. I can plug in the powerline adapter to a wall, and directly into a laptop, and I get an unidentified network, but connecting the adapter or a laptop into the router nets nothing; but this router also has 1 singular usb 3 slot. So, I was thinking about putting a usb to ethernet adapter on that bad boy, and then hooking up the powerline through that. However, before I go dropping an nondescript amount of money on that adapter, how about I come here to figure out if this plan is viable in the first place? So, can it be done, or am I just gonna have to try and get a new router? My router is an Arris TG 1672 if that helps. Edited March 21, 2019 by DragonDope
Not really, no drivers on the router for the usb NIC and no way to install them.
I’d start by checking why your router isn’t functioning properly. Identify what’s not working. - When you connect a network cable to a laptop, does it appear connected or does the adapter remain grayed out in the network center? - If it does connect, does it display an exclamation mark? - Once connected, what is the IP address? (likely something like 169.xxx.xxx.xxx) From your description, it seems like the router is behaving like a bridge and the DHCP server isn’t active. This is unusual since wireless connections usually work. A quick search suggests it’s a modem/router from your ISP. You might want to call them for assistance.
Wireless functions generally operate well, though there are occasional hiccups at night while gaming. Connecting the laptop straight to the router shows no activity—no Ethernet signal detected and the adapter fails to turn on. Even with plug-and-play claims, performance drops significantly. Updated March 21, 2019 by DragonDope
Plug and play presumes the connected system comes with a driver ready to operate or can request one remotely via the internet. It also expects the device’s maker has developed a compatible driver for its operating system—usually found only in Linux, Windows, and macOS.