LAN over Power Adapters - Page 3

mr_o · 12-Dec-2011, 22:57

Meant to say. Got the cheap ebuyer own brand ones. Got a duff plug in the first ones but second lot have been seemless. They say 200mbps on the box and give 160-170 (currently 168 ). Very impressed. Also when I bought mine they gave me a free powerline wifi extender. Which was nice.

[n00b]Zippy · 12-Feb-2012, 16:20

Sorry for the thread resurrection, but does anyone know if I can mix and match homeplugs? I bought a couple of these a few years ago and they work fine but the big limitation is the lack of a pass-through socket, so you essentially lose a wall outlet when you use one. I'm trying to run a network (from the existing homeplug that connects my router to the ring main) into a room that only has one available socket, so I really need to buy another make/model that will allow me to plug an extension cable into the homeplug. Any ideas if I'd be wasting my money by randomly buying one that seemingly meets my needs?

Ta.

Randell · 12-Feb-2012, 16:43

Manufacturers say you cant, but I've seen people say they have ok. I think it depends what LAN over power standard they work to, but I don't know how you check that.

Rojin · 12-Feb-2012, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by [n00b]Zippy

Sorry for the thread resurrection, but does anyone know if I can mix and match homeplugs? I bought a couple of these a few years ago and they work fine but the big limitation is the lack of a pass-through socket, so you essentially lose a wall outlet when you use one. I'm trying to run a network (from the existing homeplug that connects my router to the ring main) into a room that only has one available socket, so I really need to buy another make/model that will allow me to plug an extension cable into the homeplug. Any ideas if I'd be wasting my money by randomly buying one that seemingly meets my needs?

Ta.

Try plugging the home network connector into an extension block instead of directly into the wall socket, even though the manufacturers generally say not to do it. It didn't make any difference to the performance on mine (Devolo)...

Bilb · 13-Feb-2012, 12:36

You should be able to, they are all of the same "Homeplug" ratified standard.

Solex · 13-Feb-2012, 13:44

Be aware of electromagnetic interference when placing these things (as with anything electrical for that matter). I have mine in the living room area, but the only place I can put my large guitar amp is right in front of it (it's a fairly big one). When the amp is there or not there for any length of time, all is well - but move it slightly and the Powerlines get all confused and stop needing a reboot to resume service.

I know it's got FA to do with what you're currently on about, but it's something to be aware of..

Q-Target · 13-Feb-2012, 15:39

Sell me 2 of these bastards. Do it now. I want cheap and I want linkage. Failure to comply will result in infractions for everyone! INFRACTIONS!

Randell · 13-Feb-2012, 16:44

http://www.amazon.co.uk/200Mb-Home-p...bxgy_ce_text_c

mr_o · 13-Feb-2012, 16:53

http://www.ebuyer.com/251719-extra-v...pi699e7-1u36-3

M3mphis · 21-Feb-2012, 18:43

http://www.powerethernet.com/

http://cpc.farnell.com/power-etherne...thernet+Socket

Q-Target · 21-Feb-2012, 19:43

Got a pair of devolo things. So far so good.

Deceased · 22-Feb-2012, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Q-Target

Got a pair of devolo things. So far so good.

yeah - from what i've read the devolo range seem to have a high cost but people that have bought them have been more than happy with them.

In other news - "infractions" is my new word of the day. Excellent

[n00b]Zippy · 21-May-2012, 14:17

Had a pair of cheap homeplugs which worked fine until we had a power outage after which they got frazzled by the surge when it restored. Got the same units as replacements and I'm just not getting the throughput that I used to - I use it for streaming DVDs from a server to a media player and the player is constantly buffering.

Fairly simple set-up: server > router > homeplug > homeplug > media player. Server is on the same floor as the media player if that makes any difference. Any ideas about finding the bottleneck?

Zip

Q-Target · 21-May-2012, 14:19

Short of running some Cat-5 between router and media player. No.

[n00b]Zippy · 21-May-2012, 14:21

/Clutches 15m cable

Q-Target · 21-May-2012, 14:23

Also, try plugging into different outlets/different circuits (if different upstairs/downstairs) - did the surge blow any fuses?

[n00b]Zippy · 21-May-2012, 14:29

We don't have fuses, just trip switches and I don't think anything tripped.

Randell · 21-May-2012, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by [n00b]Zippy

Had a pair of cheap homeplugs which worked fine until we had a power outage after which they got frazzled by the surge when it restored. Got the same units as replacements and I'm just not getting the throughput that I used to - I use it for streaming DVDs from a server to a media player and the player is constantly buffering.

Fairly simple set-up: server > router > homeplug > homeplug > media player. Server is on the same floor as the media player if that makes any difference. Any ideas about finding the bottleneck?

Zip

I've got the same problem with my front room media player. NAS is in back room, Dune Smart D1 in there plays all my DVD rips and HD mkv's fine.

Bought Dune TV101 for front room, HD material stutters. All Homeplugs are Devolo and their software reports 40 - 76mbit/sec conection between the NAS and the Homeplug the TV101 is plugged into, which should be enough. When I run the read test on a NAS file from the TV101 its only reporting a 1.4 MB/s read speed, compared to the 4MB/s from the other Media player.

At a loss what to do.

Q-Target · 21-May-2012, 14:41

Pikeys have nicked your copper wiring and replaced it with wet string... probably.

mr_o · 21-May-2012, 14:57

turn off encryption to see if that helps?

[n00b]Zippy · 21-May-2012, 15:01

I don't have it turned on - if the h4x0rs want to peruse selection of British comedies and dire movies then they are welcome.

Inertiaman · 21-May-2012, 15:02

Tried fixing rates rather than autodetect?

[n00b]Zippy · 21-May-2012, 15:10

Would that be done on the homeplug?

Deceased · 21-May-2012, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randell

I've got the same problem with my front room media player. NAS is in back room, Dune Smart D1 in there plays all my DVD rips and HD mkv's fine.

Bought Dune TV101 for front room, HD material stutters. All Homeplugs are Devolo and their software reports 40 - 76mbit/sec conection between the NAS and the Homeplug the TV101 is plugged into, which should be enough. When I run the read test on a NAS file from the TV101 its only reporting a 1.4 MB/s read speed, compared to the 4MB/s from the other Media player.

At a loss what to do.

Tried plugging the DuneTV101 and the NAS into a switch and seeing how it plays then? If OK, then its your Devlo's (or where they are located on the ring) - if not, then its a software issue...

If you have proved, or are pretty sure that the underlying hardware is ok, then the only thing left is a software issue.

I've got a netgear streamer hooked up to the TV and all of a sudden it started being a right shit - nothing played, then it couldn't even find the films on the server. All other devices on the network could find the server OK and play content - just the sodding netgear unit. I finally sussed it - and it wasn't the netgear unit, it was the server after all. Bonjour had gone tits up so had to reinstall - after this everything worked fine.

Chef_uk · 15-Aug-2012, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by [n00b]Zippy

Sorry for the thread resurrection, but does anyone know if I can mix and match homeplugs? I bought a couple of these a few years ago and they work fine but the big limitation is the lack of a pass-through socket, so you essentially lose a wall outlet when you use one. I'm trying to run a network (from the existing homeplug that connects my router to the ring main) into a room that only has one available socket, so I really need to buy another make/model that will allow me to plug an extension cable into the homeplug. Any ideas if I'd be wasting my money by randomly buying one that seemingly meets my needs?

Ta.

Same boat here now. Decided to move the one from the PC in to the living room so we could get Anytime+ but going back to wireless on the pc means gaming woes so i brought a random homeplug off amazon but for the life of me cannot get it to connect. Any ideas?

AP - Comtrend DH-PF10
EP - Comtrend DH-PF10
EP - Newlink NL-HP2MINISG

Bilb · 16-Aug-2012, 09:45

HomePlug is a defined standard, so they should all be able to connect together. I'd suggest removing the passwords from them first.

DizMatt · 16-Aug-2012, 10:25

reset them all and also check that they are all on the same ringmain
how old is the house?

also why can't you plug them into an extension cord?
as far as I was aware, this was possible as long as you don't get a multi-adaptor with surge protection built in.

Chef_uk · 16-Aug-2012, 16:57

Done suggestions, still nothing. Even when i just have the new one connected to the router, the router isn't showing it connected but the ethernet light is blinking which means its receiving the connection.

Without sounding too thick, ethernet bridge is the same as a homeplug, just different names like "I vacuum" "I hoover"?

Nomad · 16-Aug-2012, 18:44

Chef_uk · 28-Aug-2012, 20:15

That might be why then. Right to stop faffing about, can someone link me to a set of 3 homeplugs to buy please.

12-Dec-2011, 22:57	#61
mr_o empty minds post alike Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 9,075	Meant to say. Got the cheap ebuyer own brand ones. Got a duff plug in the first ones but second lot have been seemless. They say 200mbps on the box and give 160-170 (currently 168 ). Very impressed. Also when I bought mine they gave me a free powerline wifi extender. Which was nice. __________________ As the ancient Tibetan philosphy states, 'Don't start none -- won't be none!.'" - Jake Jense

12-Feb-2012, 16:20	#62
[n00b]Zippy Unstartable Sex Machine Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Great Rollright Posts: 11,542	Sorry for the thread resurrection, but does anyone know if I can mix and match homeplugs? I bought a couple of these a few years ago and they work fine but the big limitation is the lack of a pass-through socket, so you essentially lose a wall outlet when you use one. I'm trying to run a network (from the existing homeplug that connects my router to the ring main) into a room that only has one available socket, so I really need to buy another make/model that will allow me to plug an extension cable into the homeplug. Any ideas if I'd be wasting my money by randomly buying one that seemingly meets my needs? Ta. __________________ I wish I were a glow worm A glow worm's never glum 'Cause how can you be grumpy When the sun shines out your bum?

13-Feb-2012, 12:36	#65
Bilb Amazeballs! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Elite Elevated Equine Division Posts: 11,283	You should be able to, they are all of the same "Homeplug" ratified standard. __________________ @TomJJarvis

13-Feb-2012, 15:39	#67
Q-Target he'll hoof you in the works Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brighton Posts: 35,826	Sell me 2 of these bastards. Do it now. I want cheap and I want linkage. Failure to comply will result in infractions for everyone! INFRACTIONS! __________________ Making people say "oh fuck off" at their monitor since 1973 (before monitors were invented) twitter Huffington Post Comedy Blog Animangle Zoo Other Photoshop stuff

13-Feb-2012, 16:53	#69
mr_o empty minds post alike Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 9,075	http://www.ebuyer.com/251719-extra-v...pi699e7-1u36-3 __________________ As the ancient Tibetan philosphy states, 'Don't start none -- won't be none!.'" - Jake Jense

12-Feb-2012, 16:43	#63
Randell built in bulletin board Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,208	Manufacturers say you cant, but I've seen people say they have ok. I think it depends what LAN over power standard they work to, but I don't know how you check that.

13-Feb-2012, 13:44	#66
Solex Debaser Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,249	Be aware of electromagnetic interference when placing these things (as with anything electrical for that matter). I have mine in the living room area, but the only place I can put my large guitar amp is right in front of it (it's a fairly big one). When the amp is there or not there for any length of time, all is well - but move it slightly and the Powerlines get all confused and stop needing a reboot to resume service. I know it's got FA to do with what you're currently on about, but it's something to be aware of..

13-Feb-2012, 16:44	#68
Randell built in bulletin board Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,208	http://www.amazon.co.uk/200Mb-Home-p...bxgy_ce_text_c

21-Feb-2012, 18:43	#70
M3mphis flame fodder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Salisbury Posts: 65	http://www.powerethernet.com/ http://cpc.farnell.com/power-etherne...thernet+Socket

21-Feb-2012, 19:43	#71
Q-Target he'll hoof you in the works Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brighton Posts: 35,826	Got a pair of devolo things. So far so good. __________________ Making people say "oh fuck off" at their monitor since 1973 (before monitors were invented) twitter Huffington Post Comedy Blog Animangle Zoo Other Photoshop stuff

21-May-2012, 14:17	#73
[n00b]Zippy Unstartable Sex Machine Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Great Rollright Posts: 11,542	Had a pair of cheap homeplugs which worked fine until we had a power outage after which they got frazzled by the surge when it restored. Got the same units as replacements and I'm just not getting the throughput that I used to - I use it for streaming DVDs from a server to a media player and the player is constantly buffering. Fairly simple set-up: server > router > homeplug > homeplug > media player. Server is on the same floor as the media player if that makes any difference. Any ideas about finding the bottleneck? Zip __________________ I wish I were a glow worm A glow worm's never glum 'Cause how can you be grumpy When the sun shines out your bum?

21-May-2012, 14:19	#74
Q-Target he'll hoof you in the works Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brighton Posts: 35,826	Short of running some Cat-5 between router and media player. No. __________________ Making people say "oh fuck off" at their monitor since 1973 (before monitors were invented) twitter Huffington Post Comedy Blog Animangle Zoo Other Photoshop stuff

21-May-2012, 14:21	#75
[n00b]Zippy Unstartable Sex Machine Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Great Rollright Posts: 11,542	/Clutches 15m cable __________________ I wish I were a glow worm A glow worm's never glum 'Cause how can you be grumpy When the sun shines out your bum?

21-May-2012, 14:23	#76
Q-Target he'll hoof you in the works Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brighton Posts: 35,826	Also, try plugging into different outlets/different circuits (if different upstairs/downstairs) - did the surge blow any fuses? __________________ Making people say "oh fuck off" at their monitor since 1973 (before monitors were invented) twitter Huffington Post Comedy Blog Animangle Zoo Other Photoshop stuff

21-May-2012, 14:29	#77
[n00b]Zippy Unstartable Sex Machine Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Great Rollright Posts: 11,542	We don't have fuses, just trip switches and I don't think anything tripped. __________________ I wish I were a glow worm A glow worm's never glum 'Cause how can you be grumpy When the sun shines out your bum?

21-May-2012, 14:41	#79
Q-Target he'll hoof you in the works Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brighton Posts: 35,826	Pikeys have nicked your copper wiring and replaced it with wet string... probably. __________________ Making people say "oh fuck off" at their monitor since 1973 (before monitors were invented) twitter Huffington Post Comedy Blog Animangle Zoo Other Photoshop stuff

21-May-2012, 14:57	#80
mr_o empty minds post alike Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 9,075	turn off encryption to see if that helps? __________________ As the ancient Tibetan philosphy states, 'Don't start none -- won't be none!.'" - Jake Jense

21-May-2012, 15:01	#81
[n00b]Zippy Unstartable Sex Machine Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Great Rollright Posts: 11,542	I don't have it turned on - if the h4x0rs want to peruse selection of British comedies and dire movies then they are welcome. __________________ I wish I were a glow worm A glow worm's never glum 'Cause how can you be grumpy When the sun shines out your bum?

21-May-2012, 15:10	#83
[n00b]Zippy Unstartable Sex Machine Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Great Rollright Posts: 11,542	Would that be done on the homeplug? __________________ I wish I were a glow worm A glow worm's never glum 'Cause how can you be grumpy When the sun shines out your bum?

16-Aug-2012, 09:45	#86
Bilb Amazeballs! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Elite Elevated Equine Division Posts: 11,283	HomePlug is a defined standard, so they should all be able to connect together. I'd suggest removing the passwords from them first. __________________ @TomJJarvis

16-Aug-2012, 10:25	#87
DizMatt PostPrandial Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: just ootside Gatesheeed Posts: 8,650	reset them all and also check that they are all on the same ringmain how old is the house? also why can't you plug them into an extension cord? as far as I was aware, this was possible as long as you don't get a multi-adaptor with surge protection built in. __________________ Photo Portfolio Bits 'n Pieces : General Random Gallery : All new photoblog : My Flickr ........................I read it on Wikipedia...so it must be true!........................

16-Aug-2012, 16:57	#88
Chef_uk attention seeker Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: U.K Posts: 6,222	Done suggestions, still nothing. Even when i just have the new one connected to the router, the router isn't showing it connected but the ethernet light is blinking which means its receiving the connection. Without sounding too thick, ethernet bridge is the same as a homeplug, just different names like "I vacuum" "I hoover"? __________________ My Veg Growing Blog \| Clan PTG

16-Aug-2012, 18:44	#89
Nomad i fear no midget Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,651	no

28-Aug-2012, 20:15	#90
Chef_uk attention seeker Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: U.K Posts: 6,222	That might be why then. Right to stop faffing about, can someone link me to a set of 3 homeplugs to buy please. __________________ My Veg Growing Blog \| Clan PTG