Ideal powerline adapters with Infinity 2?

As the title says, what would be a pretty good (and cheapish) set of powerline ethernet adapters to give best results with Infinity 2?
The engineer set everything up this morning and I get near enough full 80/20. I use a set of 85Mbps TP-LINK adapters and get 6-11Mbps (never noticed the problem before as my old broadband speed was much less).
Currently thinking of ordering 2 sets of 200Mbps TP-LINK adapters unless someone could advise otherwise?

I have aSamsung Smart tv with infinity and will not allow Microsoft to install silverlight to watch BT Sport ,so I thought upgrade with a you view box,then read on how to install that it won't work with a power line plugin- great! This was my original problem when I bought the smart tv ethernet connections, I use Ethernet plugins next to my tv etc setup, but this is no good for BT Sport
The UK needs to get it's act together with this technology ,the Government needs to knock a few heads together for Joe Public.Feeling a bit cheated again.

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BT Infinity and Zyxel Powerline Adapters - connect...

Hi,
I recently upgraded the Infinity and also moved house. So now I have the HH3 with BT Infinity. I use Zyxel Powerline adapters, but struggling to get a connection.
I'm using the following to connect to the HH3 http://www.zyxel.com/uk/en/products_services/pla4225.shtml?t=p and connecting through the Giga or Ethernet inputs on the back of the HH3 but when I try to connect my PC/Laptop to the Powerline adapter in my bedroom it cannot find the network.
Any thoughts? Should I be connecting the Powerline Adapter to the HH3 or the white router BT supply? Do I need to configure something when setting up the Ethernet connection with my PC? I'm using my BT account credentials [email protected] and password but it's not connecting.
Any inspiration/experimentation welcomed.
Thanks.

Should I be connecting the Powerline Adapter to the HH3 or the white router BT supply?
Do I need to configure something when setting up the Ethernet connection with my PC? I'm using my BT account credentials [email protected] and password but it's not connecting.
Normally, connect one powerline to the HomeHub and the other to the PC. If the PC has been set up in the standard way, it will then get a local ip address by DHCP from the HomeHub. You might go to your PC ethernet adaptor settings and make sure they are set up for 'dhcp' and 'get DNS setttings automatically'. You won't need to enter any credentials in the PC for this method. You shouldn't go near the 'connect to the internet' dialog; it should just work automatically.
If you only want to connect a single PC, you could connect the first powerline to the white modem and leave out the HH3 completely. You would then need to put credentials into the PC: the normal thing there is to enter user '[email protected]', and the password doesn't matter. That goes into a 'connect to the internet' dialog.
Make sure the 'internet' or whatever lights are blinking on both powerlines, otherwise there is a problem with those, or the bedroom ring is not connected closely enough to the other ring. Unlikely, I had a perfectly good connection through different rings and different fuse boxes on different floors with similar zyxel powerline (only single ethernet ones); at least until one stopped working altogether.

BT Infinity 2 - Bought 200Mbps powerline adapters ...

Hi!
I had BT Infinity 2 installed this week and was happy to see that I was getting 75Mbps down and 17Mbps up via ethernet cables. However, I really want a cableless solution. I bought a TP-Link TL-PA211KIT 200Mbps twin pack, had no problem setting it up, but my speed has dropped to 52Mbps down and 14.6Mbps up.
After looking at the diagnostic tool, I found that the quality was hovering between 140-150Mbps. So I have a couple of questions:
1. Is there anything I can do with these existing adapters in order to improve my speed?
2. Would buying 500Mbps adapters and using those instead allow me to get the full use of my connection?
I've tried moving the adapters around the house but I've not noticed a lot of difference. The computer is upstairs with one adapter and the other is downstairs, plugged into the mains right next to my hub. I'd really like to be able to make full use of what I'm paying for so I'd be grateful for a little advice.
Thanks,
John
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As you have found, unfortunately the connection synch speed of powerline adapters does not equate to their actual throughput. There is a lot of error correction overhead that means actual throughput is much less than synch.
I haven't been able to find a definitive conversion between synch speed and throughput for powerline adapters, I think because a lot depends upon how noisy your environment is. However you should be aware that going from 200 to 500Mbps adapters doesn't mean that your throughput wilI increase by 2.5 times.
That said inyour case it may be sufficient to transfer your full Infinity rate. I have found that 500Mbps Netgear adapters were capable of transferring at 72Mbps down / 16Mbps up between my downstairs router and my upstairs PC, but only after I fiddled with their QoS settings to prioritise the PC line over my smart TVs which also use adapters on the same LAN.
PS. The netgears were synching at about 450Mbps to achieve this throughput.

Trying to set up Airport Express with Ethernet Powerline adapters

Hello,
Having some problems trying to set up my Airport Express with Netgear ethernet powerline adapters.
I want to set up as follows:
Wireless Belkin router --- powerline <---> powerline --- airport express --- home stereo system
The problem I have is that I can connect the airport x in client mode & wirelessly play music using airtunes (until the sound breaks up) but itunes does not find the airport x when connected via the powerlines.
I have airport admin utility configured as follows:
Airport tab:
Wireless mode: create a wireless network
Wireless network name: same as my wireless router SSID
Allow this network to be extended: unticked
radio mode: 802.11n (802.11b/g compatible)
Channel: automatic
Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2 personal (as per my router)
Wireless Password: as per my router
Verify Password: as per my router
Internet tab:
Connect using: ethernet
Connection sharing: off (bridge mode)
Music tab:
Enable Air Tunes ticket
no password set
In iTunes, I have home sharing on & share entire library selected with no password set.
Using OS 10.6.5 & Airport Express 7.5.2
I can ping the IP address of the airport express when connected via the powerlines but cannot select the speakers in iTunes (they are greyed out).
Any assistance would be appreciated....
Thanks

Hi,
Thanks for the quick response...
As suggested, I connected up the Airport X to the Belkin and plugged in a pair of headphones. It didn't work, still could not select the Airport X as speakers.
Dug out my old Netgear DG834G and connected that up in place of the Belkin - it worked. Next connected in the Netgear powerlines and it still worked.
So, the problem is the relatively new Belkin F7D4401 router.
Looks like I will have to find an alternative 802.11n...
Thanks for your help.
Regards
Simon

Can I use powerline wireless adapters with airport extreme

can I use power line wireless adapters with airport extreme?

Can this work?
Yes
I read somewhere that powerline adapters are not compatible with Airport.
That information is not correct.
If the AirPort Extreme is already set up as your "main" router, you would connect a short Ethernet cable from one of the LAN <-> ports on the Extreme to the power line adapter.
Locate another adapter in the area where you want to use the AirPort Express and connect a short Ethernet cable from the adapter to the Express.
Configure the Express to "create a wireless network" using the same wireless network name, same security settings and and same password as the AirPort Extreme network and select the Bridge Mode setting for the Express so that it work correctly on the network.

Airport Express with powerline adapters

Hi all,
I have an older Airport Express (b/g) that I have set up to wirelessly “join” the network created by my simultaneous dual band TC. I have obtained a pair of powerline adapters and would like to connect TC and AX with those in order to force a “wired” connection between the two.
Do I have to make any changes to Airport Express’s set up in Airport Utility or do I just plug the adapters in and that’s it ?
Many thanks for your advice !

Duane wrote:
Rude_Dog, Welcome to the discussion area!
First of all, thanks for your input, Duane.
Currently your AirPort Express (AX) is a wireless client of the Time Capsule.
If you connect them via Ethernet, you would reconfigure the AX to create a wireless network and to act as a bridge (not sharing a single IP address).
Is that like automatic ? The second I plug the patch cable into the AX, it creates a separate network ?
If you want to make one big wireless network, so that you can roam without having to switch between networks, you would configure the AX to use the same SSID (network name) and wireless encryption type/level/password as used by the Time Capsule. If you don't do this you will have 2 separate wireless networks. One created by the Time Capsule and another created by the AX.
Actually, I want to get as much as possible away from wireless. The only devices still wireless are the AX (b/g) and my Touch - everything else is hardwired.
Is there no possibility at all to get the AX to join the existing network and yet have a "wired" connection so that I have no more interference from my bl**dy neighbors ?
Or do I need new AX(n) units to achieve that ?

Powerline Adapters- a confusing problem -

So I've got BT infinity, black box, 2 black powerline adapters.
Tv is working fine, so is internet, and phone line too.
but only one of the powerline adapters have 3 lights and the other has one (ethernet) no status etc.
please help ?
is this an issue? or will it just go away its self.
thanks x

No, something is wrong. Use the guide below to reset them.
http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10666/~/i-have-a-problem-with-my-powerline-adapters--...
There are some useful help pages here, for BT Broadband customers only, on my personal website.
BT Broadband customers - help with broadband, WiFi, networking, e-mail and phones.

Powerline adapters not accessing sleep mode

I've just upgraded to BT Infinity, and since the router and PC are now in different rooms, and my PC doesn't have wireless, I bought some Powerline adapters, one connected to the Hub and one connected to the PC. However, even when the computer is switched off, unplugged and disconnected from powerline, the unit connected to the Hub won't go into sleep mode - it flashes regularly once per second as if it's communicating with the Hub. Is this likely to be the case, and if so, how can I stop it? The units I'm using are TL-PA251KIT.
Thanks in advance for any help and advice
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The home hub will still keep transmitting data as it continually sends broadcast frames to discover new devices and find their MAC addresses, which it then stores.
This will stop the powerline adapters from going into sleep mode. The only way to stop that would be to unplug them from the hub, and eventually they would go into sleep mode.
I doubt very much that they use much power anway.
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COMTREND POWERGRID 9020 WITH INFINITY

Hi all I want to find out something about the Comtrend powergrid 9020 speeds, I have my Infinity HH3 connected 2my 2011 Apple iMac 21.5" new at X-Mas by Ethernet cable in the GigE port 4 on the back of the HH3. When I go in2 the BT Home Hub Manager and go in2 (Home Network - Devices) ONLY JUST FOUND THIS INFO OUT 2DAY WITH HUB MANAGER my iMac runs at 1000Mbps and have no problems with speed at all around 37.19Mbps. I moved the modem and HH 2another part of the room yesterday and connected my iMac with the Powergrid adapters but the speeds only go as high as 19-22Mbps at most. So i've moved everything back **WHAT** other make Powerline adapters are around that can handle my Infinity speeds.
THANK Michael
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It might not be the powerline adaptors, it could be your home wiring that's sapping the speed. Depending on how it's configured with circuit breakers etc can have a big influence on the ability for data to pass over it.
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Linksys and NetGear Powerline Adapters

I am wanting to improve my powerline adapters and before I purchase I want to make sure if the Linksys Homeplug AV2 Powerline Kit (PLEK500) and the NetGear Powerline 500Mpbs 4-Port Network Adapter Kit (XAVB5004) can be used on with WRT610n router? The Powerlines will be in two different level locations in my home.

Hi, Cowboybutch. The PLEK500 will work with WRT610N as long as you will connect the adapter to the same circuit breaker. I found an article regarding this adapter that might help you get to know more about this device. Here's the link: http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?pid=80&app=vw&vw=1&login=1&json=1&docid=b6c894be283c45c4a9e7f...

Wifi vs. Powerline adapters?

Trying to find a good networking solution because I am in a long house and the cable/wired router is in the front and I am in the back and worried about range speed of Wifi. I am looking at these Powerline adapters:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Actiontec---500-Mbps-Powerline-Home-Theater-Network-Adapter-Kit/5215483....
or
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Tp-Link+-+TL-PA211+AV200+Mini+Powerline+Starter+Kit/4359873.p?id=1218475...
Anyone use these or Powerline? How is Powerline speed?
Powerline seems cheaper then a good N router and for my house might be more stable, right?
These powerline adapters are homeplug certified, but the non homeplug certified are cheeper, but the homeplug ones seem faster what dose homeplug really mean?
Have Glop, will Glope...

Jimmienomam wrote:
Lex, how do they work for you? I've always been intrigued by this since it hit consumer markets a while ago. Read plenty of good and some bad reviews. Just wanted another opinion.
I reccommend them without hesitation and my entire home network consists of nothing but Netgear Powerline adapters hooked into my router and I don't even run a wireless network anymore. The only reason not to use them is price and that is only because they are very expensive to buy in retail markets because they typically only carry the Netgear kits which are twice the price on average and there were not a lot of alternatives until the past six months. If you can get them cheap online, they are a great buy. The one thing you need to keep in mind is that there are single, double, and multi-connection adapters and you should always go for the one that fits each individual room. If you have an HDTV, some consoles, and a Blu-Ray player in your living room, you get the Powerline A/V kit, which is actually a better deal than the single adapters because you can buy a few of those and end up with a bunch of switches to use in each room as well as a bunch of single connection adapters for moving around as needed. HomePlug stuff can be mixed and matched as needed so you don't have just buy a single brand because they all work together with the same standards.

Configuring non-BT provided Powerline Adapters

I recently installed BT Vision+. The package came with a BT HomeHub2 router and two COMTREND PG9020 powerline adapters. I chose to replace my Netgear 802.11n router with the BT Home Hub2 - and it all works fine.
To my original Netgear router i had recently connected a pair of ADDON HP2000 powerline adapters which allowed my son more assured access to the router (due to some thick walls wireless was a tad unrelaible).
I now want to know how can I add the two ADDON HP2000 powerline adapters onto the BTHomeHub2 provided network using one of the COMTREND PG9020 as an Access Point (AP) and the other connected to my BT-V box. With the two spare ADDON HP2000 powerline adpaters I should be able to have two more ethernet acccess points.
How do I configure the two ADDON HP2000 devices to work through the COMTREND PG9020 Access Point to the Home Hub2?
I am reasonably IT literate but please don't get too technical.
Cheers
gwato

According to : http://www.addon-tech.com/new/product_info.php?id=104
HP2000 use the following standard for Networking over Mains:
HomePlug AV 1.0, Co-exists with existing HomePlug 1.0
PG-9020 don't (as far as I can read from the specification).
http://www.comtrend-store.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_book.tpl&product_i...
PG-9030's do.
http://www.comtrend-store.com/store/details/28/6/accessories/homeplug%C2%AE-av-ethernet-adapter---pg...
Good, luck - it might work, but I wouldn't be the farm. Briefly - you need to give them all the same encryption key and encryption type. You need to use a web browser and navigate to the IP address of each adapter. You should be able to identify where they are by using the Attached Devices section of your HomeHub:
http://192.168.1.254/hnet_device.lp?be=1&l2=0&l0=2&l1=3
Once you have identified them, login using their IP address - typing the password (password or admin):
Navigate to Change Configuration (Left Nav)->Mac (Top Nav)
e.g on my Comtrends, the encryption is set here:
http://192.168.1.69/mac.htm
Make sure all adapters have the Same Encrpyption Key and Type.
You can try and get them to work (it's worth a try). Comtrend aren't brilliant at providing the actual standards they use. If you can't get it to work following the instructions, it might be better buying 3 or 4 of the same type of adapter - it is easy to configure them using the guides.
Hope this helps(?)

What Powerline adapters to buy ?

hi guys can i have some recommendations as to what powerline adapters to buy and use, as my ones that i have now from 3-4 years ago are restrictiong my download to 20meg and not the full 80meg, thanks for any information

Stoofa wrote:
If wiring is poor then buying "faster" adpters isn't really going to help.
If you're limited to say 60mb, then buy 200, 500 or higher - you're still going to be limited.
I purchased some Devolo 500mb adapters (went for this brand as I wanted power pass-through, so I could plug something into the adapter and also wanted a second WAP, which one of the pair of powerline adapters doubles up as).
I get around 220mb according to the diagnostic tools.
I think you maybe surprised what a difference using faster adapters has on your speeds. You say that you get around 220mb with the 500mb adapters, well in that case you may get around 110 to 115mb on the 200mb adapters, which is a big difference.
The new 650mb adapters has new technology that allows higher speeds if you have poor quality wiring or a great distance than the 500mb ones do.

Powerline Adapters: Comtrend Vs Simpler Networks

I am wondering which of the powerline adapter types is better:
I am currently using a pair of black Comtrend adapters with plug socket pass-thru (PowerGrid 9020, P/N 724306-026),
but BT have just sent me a pair of white and slightly smaller Simpler Networks adapters (Model: HP200PT64BT, Item 061114).
Are the newer Simpler Networks adapters superior?
I am mainly concerned about Throughput, Power Consumption and the Standard supported.

Powerline adaptors very much depend on your home wiring. Like most electrical equipment, you will always get performance differences where one will perform better than others in certain scenarios, but in other situations a different one will perform better.
ADSL routers are a perfect example of this. I've seen sometimes a 2meg sync difference across different routers using the same line, filters and setup. I use Devolo powerline adaptors and have only good things to say about them
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Powerline Adapters / wifi

Been getting dropped connections with the wifi of late so have decided to use the powerline adapters (new black ones from BT). I have my home hub 2.0, downstairs with the vision box, my computer (applemac) is upstairs, when i diasable the wifi on my computer i thought that the powerline / ethernet system would kick in but it doesn't, so i have to go back to the wifi ( which sometimes does not connect).
There is no desktop help available for the applemac system, only for windows, which does not help, dreading the India call to reset/switch of/ switch on etc, anyone here any ideas.
Thanks

Sorry i did not make myself clear, I realise that the powerline adapters do not make a WiFi connection, i have 2 ethernet cables from my hub 2 (downstairs), 1 goes to the BT Vision box the other goes into the adapter plugged into the mains socket. Upstairs at the side of my computer i have a mains socket with the other adapter plugged in with an ethernet cable from it to my computer.
Yesterday i followed the instructions for pairing the adapters, supplied by BT, black ones, Comtrend it says in the box.
Thanks

Ideal powerline adapters with Infinity 2?

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