Some people have achieved positive outcomes using restricted powerline installations.
Some people have achieved positive outcomes using restricted powerline installations.
You're asking about achieving better performance with long powerline connections. Most people expect the advertised speed, but for shorter runs, using two adapters on either side of a wall—about 6 inches apart—can work well. The rest of the path being Ethernet often delivers solid results. Have you seen anyone share their experiences with this setup?
Drilling a hole can reduce headaches significantly. Cutting the cable yourself allows for a tiny hole and simple repairs.
The scenario suggests a practical approach with EDIT notes highlighting concerns about powerline viability. Bean Cooling reviewed the topic in July 2021.
I've tried it before; it functions but has random issues. It often needs a reset or reboot. It seems likely to become a final option for me in networking.
Oof, the signal quality was really low. The outlets were only 7 feet apart, yet the connection delivered around 20mbps. Considering the house is over 100 years old and its electrical system was last updated two decades ago, it’s clear the setup isn’t up to modern standards.
We stayed in a townhouse for a while. Since we rented it, drilling wasn't an option. The router was on the second floor, and the office was on the third. My home had around 200mbs, while my desktop upstairs was about 120mbs. There were some random dropouts, but overall it worked fine. If you upgrade to better equipment that handles more bandwidth than needed, and you have decent wiring, it’s not a bad choice. I got roughly a 40% boost in overall speed, which was significantly better than running a long cable up the stairs.
The conversation mainly involves imagined scenarios. To clarify what I did, I punched a hole in a wall and attached cable clips with adhesive. I also utilized the space beneath my door as an opening. Other configurations might work without drilling if the router isn’t in a separate area.