What is Reddit's opinion of NETGEAR Powerline adapter Kit, 1200 Mbps Wall-plug, 1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (PL1200-100PAS)?

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The big issue is if the circuit goes through your fuse box. One thing to note is with powerlines you should be getting an "AV2" type such as this . They much more stable than the cheaper variations (You can generally tell because they are two prong) which can be much more susceptible to electrical noise. Also make sure not to plug it into a surge protector or an extension cord as that can also mess with the signal.

Get the Powerline Adapters. I have used them for 5+ years and they work well. You will get better speeds than WiFi. Here is a starter pack on Amazon. Biggest thing to keep in mind is these need to be plugged directly into your outlets and on the same circuit panel. I have streamed 40GB Blu Ray rips over them to a Roku without issue.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-Gigabit-Pass-Through-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM?th=1

As a computer scientist, I am very surprised that I didn't know about this technology. Did some more research and found this one that claims 1.2 gigabits.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM

Honestly this is VERY helpful...thank you. Will do some more research before buying....but this will save me A LOT of money and time. I really appreciate it and owe you a beer. Edit, just want to emphasize that this is prob the best advice I've received on Reddit (this is my alt account).

you have some options. either buy a WiFi card, get a really long ethernet cable, buy one of these https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00S6DBGJM/?coliid=I350YTXYH1883S&colid=YRBBANIEN8GJ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it, or get a new motherboard with WiFi built in

AV2 Homeplug powerline networking will probably be the cheapest way to get connectivity past all of your metal bulkheads without any plant work. It can survive junction/breaker boxes, but wont survive across transformers. There is no way WiFi will go across several metal bulkheads.

Here is an example: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM Make sure you buy AV2 kit with all three of the AC power prongs populated. The cheaper AV(1) kits with two prongs do not have MIMO beam forming and perform considerably worse.

This technology is intended to replace ethernet wired networking, so you'll need to get creative to pipe your mobile broadband data into this system. Consider purchasing a wifi travel router to join the wifi hotspot function of your phone or ipad, then plug it into the AV2 adapter up top. You will need a wifi access point or router down below on the other AV2 adapter as well.

Is it possible to use Powerline Adapters to cut down on the amount of cables required for a 3-camera home security security system?

Here is my current setup plan:

• Cloudkey Plus Gen
• Unifi Switch Lite 8 PoE
• 3x G4 Bullet Pro

Do I have to run cables directly from the switch to the camera or can I use Powerline adapters to reduce the number of cables being laid in a residential place?

I am thinking something like this: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM

Set of Powerline adapters. I just got a set of Netgears that work great. Skip the coax and put one adapter plugged in near your modem/router. Another in your office and you have a wired link. I think TP Link has some cheaper ones on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Powerline-Adapter-Ethernet-Passthrough/dp/B00S6DBGJM?th=1&psc=1

I've used products like this to basically extend your LAN connection through a wall outlet into another room. I did notice a speed drop off but it was more stable than my wireless connection for the most part.

I just recently built a new PC and put in a dedicated wifi card that plugs into the mobo instead of using a USB dongle and I've gotta say the speeds I'm getting are way better than I was getting even with that LAN extender. Depending on your connection speeds overall (I don't think you mentioned what you're getting in your post) something like this may be a good option for you instead of replacing the whole router. Range extenders have always been such a mixed bag for everyone I know that has used some so beware on that.

the electrical wiring becomes an ethernet cable.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=powerline+ethernet&qid=1609217400&sr=8-2

netgear is good.

>So all I need is a power outlet in each room?

yes and electrical wiring that is part of the same circuit

This is kind of related - but I made a home office based around a desktop that does not connect to wireless and it's in an area of my house far away from the router/modem. Picked up one of these rather than running a 1,000 ft ethernet chord through my walls:

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM

I bought two of these and use a steam link to play my PC on the couch. WiFi was not useable at all. But these work awesome! No lag at all.

They are kinda pricey be but I bought 2 used ones for $30 on eBay.

You could look into a powerline adapter to have ethernet go through powerline.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1000-Mbps-Gigabit/dp/B00S6DBGJM/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1498434722&sr=1-3&keywords=powerline%2Bethernet&th=1

You could try out this if cable is not an option: link

What this gadget does is sending your Ethernet signal through your electrical cables in your house. Så you plug it in a outlet close to your modem and patch it to modem. The other plug you can insert in whatever outlet in your house like you are hardwired to the modem. You might find cheaper products, I just linked the first one I found.

You could try using a Powerline adapter.

NETGEAR PowerLINE 1200 Mbps, 1 Gigabit Port (PL1200-100PAS) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6DBGJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JoqJybN9M4M88

The performance will vary, from what I've heard, depending on your electrical network.

behold basement greatness

in short the ethernet is run over the electricity in ur home. sure beats running CAT5 everywhere!

1 - Hook one up to a wall outlet near your router and hook the other one up near your computer. Do not plug these into power strips you will get terrible performance.

2 - The speeds are relatively good, not nearly as good as if you are directly connected to your router with a wire but its a metric fuck ton better than wifi.

3 - If you plugged in a night light you can handle this challening task

4 -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S6DBGJM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I purchased these myself because I was dropping like crazy on Wifi. When I ran a speed test I got a disappointing 15-20mb/s and my full upload (5mb/s) however whenever I'm downloading anything I'm always getting my full 35mb/s down, and I've only dropped about 100 frames in the the last 3 weeks of streaming.

I use this. Works almost as well as a regular ethernet connection (it's what I use to play Overwatch, whoever designed this apartment was dumb and put the only ethernet connection in the entire place in the closet)

Have you looked into powerline adapters? It transmits your network through your power so you don't need to run a wire, or get another router.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S6DBGJM

Plug one in downstairs next to the router, plug one in by you. Should help your speed.

I use wireless on my Netgear Nighthawk AC1900, And it works great. I decided to run a 50ft Ethernet just to test out how much better it could be with a wired connection, and the difference was negligible. If I sat down and picked it apart I could see a difference, but playing a game, I couldn't see or feel anything different.

If you want to go with the PoE, the general consensus is to aim for a 1Gbps kit or more. And the one you linked is way more expensive than the 1.2Gbps Netgear one here. This has been in my wishlist in case I wanted to upgrade, But I haven't felt the need to.

Edit: Clicked save before I was done.

If you do get one make sure you get a 1000-1200 model instead of a 500. Even though NONE of them will reach the listed mps the higher the model the higher the actual mps that you can get.
Edit: This is the one I ordered.

1.Get a powerline kit http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-PL1200-100PAS-Powerline-1200/dp/B00S6DBGJM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1433989923&sr=8-2&keywords=powerline+netgear+1200 (there are cheaper but these work well).

1. Take the router you have as repeater and change it to bridge mode.

2. You should then be able to build whatever from that bridge.

3. You may look into a docsis 3.0 modem it will probably give you a minor speed boost now and you cant get much faster than around the speed your at with that modem in the future

I would recommend a powerline adapter over an extender

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM

One plugs into the wall by the router and connects with ethernet. The second you plug in near the laptop and then you can use an ethernet connection off of that. It sends your internet through the powerlines in the house. Have had good luck with those in the past in large houses.

The Netgear LAX20 lacks band 71 support. You iPhone is probably a late model (unspecified), so it probably supports band 71.

That is probably a critical omission for T-mobile services, especially if your trying to get cellular data reception in a basement. Band 71 is around 650MHz and Band 12 is around 720MHz. These bands are considerably better at penetrating walls compared to where most cellular data operates: Band 2/4/66/30 are all around 2000MHz.

Are you in a T-mobile Band 12/700mhz A block market? https://www.tmonews.com/700mhz-lte-map/ If not, then we have probably found the cause: lack of Band 71 on your LTE modem.

Is the storage unit on the same electrical service as your apartment? I'm thinking no, but in the off chance the answer is yes look at AV2 homeplug powerline networking equipment. https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM/ This is an excellent way to get your network past several walls that WiFi cannot penetrate, but the power outlets need to be on the same service panel (the technology cannot cross a transformer). I have seen it cross electrical meters in multi-family dwellings before though... so maybe?

Depending on how updated your electrical wiring is and how much you run off your network, you could always try these.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM

Use a pass through.

Amazon Pass Kit 1.2 gbps

Get some of these. They work great.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM/

I even have one in a detached shed where the electrical current runs through two panel boxes before the device and it still works great.

I saw the other comment but I also forgot the mention. The term you want to search up is "powerline" which can find you these products.

The top 2 brand on top of my head that are good with these are TPlink and Netgear. I was only able to find this Netgear one that was in your price range and something I can actually recommend

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM

NETGEAR PowerLINE 1200 Mbps, 1 Gigabit Port (PL1200-100PAS),White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6DBGJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_BgK4FbY5X8G3J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

The dream machine is expensive but will do it, or you can get .power line adapters. These work great https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM

Since you're across the hall from the router, and your mother does not want any cables ran across the floor, you could do powerline over ethernet https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM

you plug one into the wall by the router, and the other in you room and it gives you a wired connection that run's through your 110 power outlets.

So I can't run an Ethernet cable from my router down to my TV, but using one of those will help? It's really as simple as just plugging it into the wall and then connecting an Ethernet cable? I found this one on Amazon that has decent reviews.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6DBGJM/?coliid=I35EUK40ZBYPZ0&colid=343LUROWRTG1V&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

I always loved the idea of a link but always felt I'd be limited since I had no way to get connection wired and my internet isn't the fastest anyways.

Hey folks - sorry for reviving an old thread, but I wanted an opinion. I'm currently at 100mbps up and down but am going to upgrade to 1Gbps. I'm using an Airport Extreme router at my drop to handle Wifi for all the devices upstairs. I have a very large house (I'm not rich, we just got lucky) and since wifi doesn't work well on the first floor I'm using powerline networking to bridge downstairs. I'm currently using this setup:

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1528206723&sr=8-3&keywords=netgear+powerline+1200&dpID=41S1uTAeV1L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Downstairs I've got a second Airport Extreme for my downstairs network.

I'm considering replacing the *upstairs* wifi unit with https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019WAQMVY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1. This is a slightly higher version of what was recommended below. But maybe that's overkill. A few weeks back my connection speed went to crap and a restart of the Extreme fixed it. That doesn't mean the hardware is dead, but if I do replace them, would that ASUS make sense?

Ah. Well the good news boils down to two things that you've already figured out.

Get a better stand-alone router and use that. Honestly if your hardwired devices are no issue, which I realized not long after I commented, then you shouldn't have to worry about a new modem at all. Just a good stand-alone router.

Aside from that, for any devices that can be hardwired (laptops, desktops, consoles) you can always get a powerline adapter. Especially for a console.

If your home is massive then for phones/tablets you can bridge routers or get range extenders.

Right now I'm using a netgear powerline adapter for my desktop and our old xbox 360 is hardwired to our second router.

For how our apartment is set-up it's the only way to avoid running cables in inconvenient places. Also, my husband is much happier with his wifi signal on our second router in the bathroom compared to the 1st router's signal. So there's that.

I use these ones.

I have 4 of them; 2 in one building, 2 in 2 other nearby buildings, all on the same side of the same transformer.

https://www.amazon.ca/NETGEAR-Powerline-1200-port-Starter/dp/B00S6DBGJM

Thanks for taking the time to write this up. I really was wondering #3 :)

For the power-line kit, does this seem solid: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6DBGJM/ref=psdc_1194444_t1_B001AZUTCS

Here's what I use. NETGEAR PowerLINE 1200 Mbps, 1 Gigabit Port (PL1200-100PAS) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6DBGJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QsdiAb1NFQGQA

Along with a network switch.

I use this and it works pretty swell.

Go with powerline adapters. They use the power circuits in your house to extend the network upstairs. Better performance than WiFi.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1200-Gigabit-PL1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGJM/

Havent used that powerline, but for the price/speed ratio it looks like garbage. If you can, take them back and pick up a netgear PL1200 or PL1000 adapter. A few dollars more than what you paid, but a huge improvement in performance. I swear by these powerline adapters, and they are the only ones a can say have worked very well.

As far as your no internet issue. when you have the pc plugged in, go into your modem settings and look at the ipv4 client table, see if your PC has been assigned an IP address. Also, do you have dhcp enabled or are you using static IPs? one more, what speed do you get from you ISP (not ACTUAL speed, but what speed package do you pay for)

Edit: I guess more than a few dollars difference, I was looking at the 4 port model which is ~$60. But still, well worth it if it'll solve your problem

Ill tell you what, I had This netgear Version and they were as good as useless. I had them between the router and the esxi host and storage box that I have and doing anything from the router side of the pair was painfully slow. As soon as I replaced them with a cat 5e cable my speeds went from about 2MB/s all the way up to 15-18MB/s on average just on downloads alone see here

My upload is terrible but thats Comcast's fault. I had them in the same room on the same breaker and they would constantly report bad connection even though they were one outlet away from one another - which was infuriating having plex stutter to start playing and just dont even try to skip ahead 30 seconds (wired LGTV Plex app)

I would say only use ethernet adapters unless its 100% necessary, otherwise figure out how to run a cable through the wall, along the baseboard or down through your basement because it is certainly worth it.

This is the powerline ethernet adapter I picked up, it's a bit pricey, but I wanted to future proof for a bit.

I have one of these on the way from Amazon. You could also try a repeater.

Your PS4 isn't broken, wifi on the PS4 is absolutely broken.

Get this: http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-PL1200-100PAS-Powerline-1200/dp/B00S6DBGJM (Don't buy a cheaper, slower one) and you will be back in business.