The powerline connection experiences significant instability during a particular moment.
The powerline connection experiences significant instability during a particular moment.
I understand powerline isn't ideal for networking, but it's straightforward and somewhat dependable. Right now, my main issue is that my powerline frequently fails—usually around 8 or 9 PM—causing a complete loss of internet connection. It restarts itself but doesn’t fix the problem, and the router itself remains unaffected. Could this be due to age or some underlying issue?
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There can be interference from any device, particularly if the circuitry is not ideal or missing entirely. The modem might also alter its IP address when you reconnect. The powerline module could have trouble linking to the router, which usually doesn’t need user action unless the router becomes too busy and slows down. Regarding age, I still use the original Devolo powerlan adapters continuously for years without problems. Be sure to consider all connected devices on the same circuit and any network devices like a smart TV. Something must be amiss during certain times of day. I suspect it’s not the power supply itself, since that would cause devices to shut down.
We'd likely address the DHCP issue by temporarily reconfiguring the transmitter and receiver powerlines. Re-pairing them could resolve connectivity problems.
Typically you arrange it this way: Modem/router DHCP server connected to the first powerline as input, and the second powerline as output. Both devices function merely as switches, not routers. If one offers DHCP functionality, it might take over control, which is problematic since your PC attempts to link to the main router. How is your configuration set up currently? It could also be useful to assign a static IP in Windows via Network/Adapters/Settings/IPv4 change to manual, and set your primary router’s IP as the gateway.
With DHCP activated, it means they assign a changing IP address, similar to a mobile phone. But this seems unlikely since your PC is fixed and isn’t functioning properly.