Upgrading to modern power lines?
Upgrading to modern power lines?
A few years back I put in powerlines (Devolo dLan 500 Duo) in my grandparents' home. It seems the modules aren't connecting properly anymore, even after several resets. I'm wondering if newer models will help more. Are the new algorithms better than the old ones? Or is it just a fixed product line? Thanks for your tips!
It wouldn’t damage anything but your money to attempt this. If you must, running a dedicated network cable is usually the better option, unless you’re comfortable with a bit of creativity. There are several methods that can work similarly to drilling holes.
the structure around the home depends on whether it's solid concrete or brick; otherwise, mesh or wifi boosters work better now. the powerline adapters rely heavily on your house’s wiring layout and the amount of interference from nearby devices connected to the same circuit.
They are constructed from bricks. Perhaps using a mesh could offer better safety. Appreciate the idea!
It seems the parts of one adapter failed and a fresh set from the same outlets could help. Moving to mesh networks made sense—I set up an older Google Wi-Fi mesh system at my parents' place, built around 1865. A thick brick wall about three feet wide was right in the middle (original exterior). I placed base stations on both sides of the wall on each floor, and it functioned adequately. It’s not amazing, but it provides a stable 150 Mbps connection.