jonathanc Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Thinking of upgrading my homeplug but do have a question. I currently connect my router modem straight to the BT master socket and I then use homeplugs to connect it to my upstairs PC. At the moment I am experiencing around 5-10% drop in connection speed (compared to if I connect directly via ethernet to the router modem). Both homeplugs are plugged directly into the power sockets and not using extensions. I don't use the homeplugs occasionally to stream movies from server to PS3 etc. I wonder if buying the newer more expensive homeplugs would make a difference ie make things faster? I am using a Devolo 75mbps Homeplug atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 In short, if you upgrade to the 200mbps units you should see an improvement I use the Zylex 200mbps homeplugs and never had an issue. The indicated speeds are a bit of con, much like the speeds on xDSL as it should really read upto 75mbps and upto 200mbps. The max speeds are only really achievable in a lab environment, however the faster 200mbps unit should give you better performance than your old 75mbps units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I am using Solwise 200mbps units, they support QOS. I still had to tinker with TVersity to get streaming to run smoothly but i am connected to the web 24/7 and thrashing my web link. Cant fault the units Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Right, time for upgrade then Mine is rated @ 75mbps Whilst on this topic I would like to ask another question : My mobo has 2 built in gigabit ethernet port (Marvell Yukon) and I am running side by side speedtest with my laptop which has 1 gigabit ethernet port. My laptop gives consistent results of around 6.5mbps but my desktop is giving erractic results. It is sort of like "burst" results if you know what I mean (using speedtest.net). I am trying to tweak some advanced settings but doesn't seem to make a difference. Any opinion on this? edit: Wow...up to 100 quid for decent homeplugs (and I need 3...) don't know if that's worth the extra 5-10% Will continue to do some tests to see if there's any other way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I've got Devolo dLAN d200's in mine, and I see around 55Mbit sustained. Worth it, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 edit: Wow...up to 100 quid for decent homeplugs (and I need 3...) don't know if that's worth the extra 5-10% Will continue to do some tests to see if there's any other way... Dont have to be that much http://www.ebuyer.com/product/185148 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Wish I could use these. I have 2 seperate ring mains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Wish I could use these. I have 2 seperate ring mains Have you tried them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Have you tried them. No, as I don't want to waste £70 if they don't work. When I first read about them it said they had to be on the same circuit. I have 2 seperate breakers for upstairs and downstairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 No, as I don't want to waste £70 if they don't work. When I first read about them it said they had to be on the same circuit. I have 2 seperate breakers for upstairs and downstairs. I have five of them in my house and only two are on the same breaker but the wiring in my house and distribution unit is fairly old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hmm, might need to give this a whirl. I would only need 2 really as I would use my 2nd router upstairs. Would make all the difference though. Will see if I can pick up a cheap and nasty pair to give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I've been running 3 of these for the past 18 months http://www.faculty-x.net/homeplug-AV.htm They have been fantastic, piece of pi$$ to setup, I use them for usual PC stuff (surfing, video's etc) and PS3 online gaming, they've never let me down, they're brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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