Slow down the powerline signal transmission.
Slow down the powerline signal transmission.
I have a powerline adapter connected straight to the wall and not through an extension lead. When I run speed tests like speedtest.net or try to download on Steam, I notice much slower speeds than when using the built-in Wi-Fi card on my motherboard. The motherboard supports gigabit Ethernet, so that shouldn’t be a major problem. I’m using a CAT 6 cable for both adapters and the powerline adapter in question is the BT Broadband Extender Flex 1000 kit from Amazon. I’m paying for 200 Mbps from Virgin Media, getting about 180 Mbps with Wi-Fi, 60 Mbps with the powerline adapter plugged directly into the router, and 211 Mbps when connected straight to the router. It seems unusual that the powerline adapter is performing so poorly compared to these other setups. Is this typical behavior or should I be checking something?
I recall Kyle from Bitwit discovered that connecting the adapter directly to a wall outlet rather than a power strip, while ensuring the adapters share the same circuit, enhances performance.
I’m connected to a wall outlet, but I’m unsure about the wiring inside my home.
Yes, it's possible the speed dropped because the connection or device you used degraded over time.
For gaming or downloading, it’s best to lay a 20-meter Ethernet cable throughout your home. Since you can’t drill through the walls, this setup works well without permanent changes. Each time you take out the cable, it stays neat and tidy.