Powerline Adapters

[akbeast17]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ch-round-up-20

Was wondering if anyone had tried using an adapter like this, I have wireless internet and downstairs I don't get a connection. So this would probably be my best bet?

[BrianFifaFan]

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=operasport-20

Was wondering if anyone had tried using an adapter like this, I have wireless internet and downstairs I don't get a connection. So this would probably be my best bet?

We tried using those in my Dad's house. Problem is that they are slow, and you have to have the wires in between the router and your PC be on the same circuit. We ended up using a wireless extender. We put it in the bedroom above his office, and it worked like a charm. Long story short, I'd go wireless. Best speed, and far less headaches.....

[akbeast17]

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Well my problem is getting disconnected, so I was wondering if this would be the closest thing to a wired connection.

[BrianFifaFan]

Re: Powerline Adapters

Well my problem is getting disconnected, so I was wondering if this would be the closest thing to a wired connection.

It could work. But these are problematic. Like I said, we ended up putting an extender directly above the router downstairs. In your case, it would probably work well in reverse. What are you using for internet? My Dad always had buffering and drop issues with DSL, even the faster levels. Also you might need to figure in how many devices are eating bandwidth at the same time.

[akbeast17]

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I am using cable internet, I do get wireless connection downstairs, the problem I am having is the connection to my ps3 loses connection every once in awhile. So I guess I want something that will limit the connection drops and lag spikes in my connection.

[fishepa]

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I use one for my xbox and it works fine.

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[daflyboys]

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I have the WD model. Use it because of the layout of our house, but those who mentioned wireless extenders make good points too. We have one of those as well and they work nicely.

The WD Livewire varies in signal strength, but since I'm using my WD TV box for streaming content from both the 'net and locally, it does fine. It's generally a stronger signal (anywhere from 68 to low 80's Mbps) than actual wireless G and N.

[mestevo]

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We've got 3 powerline adapters in the house, once every 10-11 months one will stop working and just have to be reset, otherwise nothing but good things to say about them. We use wifi where possible, but that's not an option to feed the DirecTV/Roku in the bedroom, and the components in the living room.

You're generally much better off connected to a slow physical connection with a PS3 anyways, the wifi setup is largely to blame for many people's slow download speeds I believe.

[akbeast17]

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Thanks guys, I think I will give it a try!