Homeplugs 85Mbps

Gadgetman496

Extra Value 85Mbps Powerline Adapter Twin Pack - £29.99 @ Ebuyer PRICE ENDS 31ST AUG.




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Salmon

Hey, Did anyone ever use these? What way do they work? Do I plug the router into one via ethernet cable and the PC into the other via ethernet??

Thanks

Random

hi salmon. it's just like joining 2 cables together but via your mains.

router --> mains socket --> other mains socket --> pc/other device

Gadgetman496

Salmon wrote: »

Hey, Did anyone ever use these? What way do they work? Do I plug the router into one via ethernet cable and the PC into the other via ethernet??

Thanks

Yes, they work very well too.

You get two plugs and two RJ45 cables

Plug one homeplug into a mains socket near your router and connect it to the router using one of the provided cables.


Plug the other homeplug into any other mains socket in the building near the device you want to have Internet connectivity on (like a PC\laptop\TV) and connect from the homeplug to the device using the second supplied cable.



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TT09

Got a set of of devolo homeplugs twinpack off eBay last month for £21 delivered, there on the eBay.uk site for anyone who's looking for homeplugs.

homer911

When using them, just remember that you will get a much better connection if you dont plug them into an exension cable

redman

they don't seem to accept an address outside of UK?

Gadgetman496

redman wrote: »

they don't seem to accept an address outside of UK?

I'm in Ireland and buy of them all the time.

I use Google Checkout & REP123 for postal code.

Never had any delivery issues.

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run_Forrest_run

I'd be interested in these but who makes this model? It's not Belkin is it? Belkin adapters are the work of the devil.

madmoe

Hi lads,
Are these good enough for streaming 1080p content on a laptop to my router then onto my HD streamer??

Gadgetman496

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

I'd be interested in these but who makes this model? It's not Belkin is it? Belkin adapters are the work of the devil.

Indeed they are not Belkin

They are the Atheros Intellon INT5500 Chipset in an eBuyer case.

You need have no concerns with these, they work great.

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jedijamie

Do you know if you could run from one room to another via the plugs and then plug it into a wireless router on the other end via the ethernet cable?

Gadgetman496

jedijamie wrote: »

Do you know if you could run from one room to another via the plugs and then plug it into a wireless router on the other end via the ethernet cable?

That's the whole idea jedijamie, that's how they work

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Gadgetman496

madmoe wrote: »

Hi lads,
Are these good enough for streaming 1080p content on a laptop to my router then onto my HD streamer??

Not sure I understand your question?

Why not just connect your laptop directly to TV?

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Voodu Child

madmoe wrote: »

Hi lads,
Are these good enough for streaming 1080p content on a laptop to my router then onto my HD streamer??

Most 1080p content has an average bitrate of between 8 and 15 Mbps (plus say another 1.5Mbps cbr for audio). However at any point it could be peaking much higher, up to 50Mbps sometimes.

So you need a pretty decent network to stream it smoothly. Not sure if this would be fast enough, you'd need to see the actual performance of it and not just a manufacturer label. I'd say it probably should be okay, but couldn't give a definitive answer without trying them. And of course, you have to make sure there are no bottlenecks in your network; it'll only be as fast as the slowest part.

And if you're trying to stream actual Bluray discs you'll need much more bandwidth.

Gadgetman496

Voodu Child wrote: »

Most 1080p content has an average bitrate of between 8 and 15 Mbps (plus say another 1.5Mbps cbr for audio). However at any point it could be peaking much higher, up to 50Mbps sometimes.

So you need a pretty decent network to stream it smoothly. Not sure if this would be fast enough, you'd need to see the actual performance of it and not just a manufacturer label. I'd say it probably should be okay, but couldn't give a definitive answer without trying them. And of course, you have to make sure there are no bottlenecks in your network; it'll only be as fast as the slowest part.

And if you're trying to stream actual Bluray discs you'll need much more bandwidth.

I've used them to stream to XBox and had no issues but I'd tend to agree with you Voodu.

Your best bet would be to run with the 200's if streaming is your main aim.

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madmoe

Cheers lads. I think I'll go with the 200's!

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