powerline adapter questions

JohnB47 · 7 Sep 2014

I'm thinking of buying a pair of these. If I get ones that have two or three ports, does that mean that I have to use two or three leads at each end? Or can I use one lead between router and the nearest one, then two or three leads from the other one to the units that need broadband (TV and PVR).

Also, are there any makes that I should avoid buying? I'm looking at the TP-Link TLPA2030KIT.

Thanks.

Sam Gangee · 8 Sep 2014

Because they turn your house wiring into a huge transmitting aerial, they can all cause problems.
http://www.satcure.co.uk/reviews/satcure_blog_170.htm#02

JohnB47 · 8 Sep 2014

Sam Gangee said:
Because they turn your house wiring into a huge transmitting aerial, they can all cause problems.
http://www.satcure.co.uk/reviews/satcure_blog_170.htm#02[/QUOTE]

Thanks. An interesting link.

However, it doesn't answer my questions. Any other takers?

Lucid · 8 Sep 2014

The multiple ports means you can connect several devices at the receiving end. But you don't need to connect all the ports.

For a basic set up, connect one Ethernet cable from your router to the transmitter Homeplug. Then connect one Ethernet cable from the receiver Homeplug to the device that needs a network connection.

JohnB47 · 8 Sep 2014

Lucid said:
The multiple ports means you can connect several devices at the receiving end. But you don't need to connect all the ports.

For a basic set up, connect one Ethernet cable from your router to the transmitter Homeplug. Then connect one Ethernet cable from the receiver Homeplug to the device that needs a network connection.

Thanks but perhaps I'm not explaining myself properly.

Say I have two devices that I want to feed broadband to - a TV and a PVR. I know that I would need to connect each to the receiving adapter with it's own lead. But my question is, would I need to use two leads between router and the sending adapter, or just one lead?

I think the answer is, yes, you would need two leads at each end (or three leads at each end, if you want to feed broadband to three devices).

Thanks again.

Monkeh · 8 Sep 2014

JohnB47 said:
I think the answer is, yes, you would need two leads at each end (or three leads at each end, if you want to feed broadband to three devices).

Thanks again.

The answer is no, you only need one.

JohnB47 · 8 Sep 2014

Monkeh said:
JohnB47 said:

I think the answer is, yes, you would need two leads at each end (or three leads at each end, if you want to feed broadband to three devices).

Thanks again.

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The answer is no, you only need one.

You mean I only need one at the sending end, no matter how many I have at the receiving end? Thanks.

Monkeh · 8 Sep 2014

JohnB47 said:
Monkeh said:

JohnB47 said:

I think the answer is, yes, you would need two leads at each end (or three leads at each end, if you want to feed broadband to three devices).

Thanks again.

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The answer is no, you only need one.

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You mean I only need one at the sending end, no matter how many I have at the receiving end? Thanks.

There is no 'sending' and 'receiving' end. One cable per device.

JohnB47 · 8 Sep 2014

OK. Thanks.

I used the terms 'sending' and 'receiving' only to clarify which adapter is connected to the router and which is connected to the devices.

Monkeh · 8 Sep 2014

JohnB47 said:
OK. Thanks.

I used the terms 'sending' and 'receiving' only to clarify which adapter is connected to the router and which is connected to the devices.

And therein lies the misunderstanding. The router is a device like any other.

winston1 · 9 Sep 2014

JohnB47 said:
Sam Gangee said:

Because they turn your house wiring into a huge transmitting aerial, they can all cause problems.
http://www.satcure.co.uk/reviews/satcure_blog_170.htm#02[/QUOTE]

Thanks. An interesting link.

However, it doesn't answer my questions. Any other takers?

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Your question:

Also, are there any makes that I should avoid buying?

Is adequately answered by the above. You should be avoiding ALL makes, and wiring it in CAT 6 cable which is designed for the purpose, costs less, won't die in a few years due to capacitor failures, and uses no electricity to run.

JohnB47 · 9 Sep 2014

Thanks. I might just go down that road. Now I need to educate myself about what to buy, how to plan the installation and how to fit the connectors.

Any tips about good equipment suppliers and maybe on-line guides?

One small question springs to mind - can you buy a combined telephone extension socket and ethernet socket ie both mounted on a plate the same size as a telephone socket. Sorry if my terminology is wrong.
Cheers.

Monkeh · 9 Sep 2014

JohnB47 said:
One small question springs to mind - can you buy a combined telephone extension socket and ethernet socket ie both mounted on a plate the same size as a telephone socket. Sorry if my terminology is wrong.
Cheers.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CX403W.html
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CXCAT6M.html
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CX424W.html

JohnB47 · 9 Sep 2014

Thanks for the quick reply. Its a pity the combined unit isnt the same size/shape as the existing telephone sockets. Then I could avoid doing any digging in the wall. Still, a bit easier reshaping an existing position rather than digging out for a seperate rj45 plate.

Thanks again.

JohnB47 · 9 Sep 2014

Ah, hold on. I think I've got the hang of this.

I would need to use a "White Modular Plate (1 or 2 Grid Spaces)", into which I would fit a "Telephone Extension Module IDC - White" and a "25mm Single Euro Module Blank - White" beside it.

The "White Modular Plate (1 or 2 Grid Spaces)" is the same size as a Telephone extension plate, yes?

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