Ethernet over Mains solution??

Question

Hi All, at the moment my desktop PC is hardwired into the router but due to building work that needs to change, at least temporarily. So I’m thinking about Ethernet over Mains adaptors. While I’m doing it I would really like an adaptor by the TV. So I need three devices, one for the router, one for the TV and one for the desktop.
I know that these things don’t share surge adaptors and a few other things and I’m not quite sure about putting one on a standard extension lead, so I’m looking for adaptors with pass through mains.
If it makes a difference I already have a Devolo dLan 500 AVtriple+ on the way from Amazon that I ordered thinking it was a triple pack, not a single triple adaptor but £60+ I was expecting to get the solution for that not a single device. Also I don’t need them to be wireless and I only get 5mbps broadband and if I need a high volume transfer between devices, which is rare, I would be ok plugging into the router which is a home hub 2.
Having already messed up I am starting my research again but thought I would ask here in case somebody has already solved this or has any advice.
Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

Hi Thompson,
I have just set up a powerline network, using devolo devices.
So, basically you want to plug your router into a network device, so your internet connection can be shared remotely by your PC and your TV/Sky using ethernet cables? Devolo do three pack setups, in the following guises - the second option having powerline pass through connectors...
You could go for either this:
Devolo dLAN 500 Duo Network Kit
or this (power pass through):
Devolo dLAN 500 Duo Plus Network Kit
I am only stating devolo as I have knowledge of them, and are a piece of cake to set up - literally plug in and away you go, you don't even have to bother with the software that comes with them to monitor the network if you don't want to, although it is worth it as it will auto detect the firmware on the devices and let you know if there are updates available. 
Devolos support seems pretty good as well, I am currently in the middle of a very extensive email exchange with their support team in Germany because i emailed them purely enquiring why I couldn't see a device on an old laptop using their software.They have been very helpful so far.
Dare I say it I would stick with the 500mbps as devolo no longer produces the 200 versions, although are still available from various outlets.
You could buy another make, getting a two pack and a third single adaptor, but I don't think there will be much difference in price when all told. At least with the above packs they are all in one box.
For additional information, I don't find these drop off in terms of speed that much. I have a device plugged in upstairs which is connected to my router, then I have a 500Av Triple + Wireless downstairs, into which is linked a slingbox and my sky box, and a wii connected wirelessly. The transfer speed between the two devices shows 494mbs, so a drop off of 6mbs. I also have an older 200 Av in another room, which shows a transfer speed of around 178mbs.
Hope the above helps.