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Plug in wifi for Ethernet

  • 21-12-2013 12:36pm
    #1
    dubtom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,084 ✭✭✭


    Hey folks, just changed my UPC to horizon which now leaves my pc upstairs without a connection ( it doesn't have a wifi adaptor). I was thinking of using one of those adapters that you plug in ad then connect the Ethernet cable to, any recommendations? I should add I use it for mainly browsing and the occasional utube vid, nothing heavy


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,528 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I did the same thing and haven't had any problems with speed. I'd rather that than using wifi tbh. Got mine for €37 in argos.
    For just browsing I don't need massive speed but I like getting the speed even if it makes little difference to me in real life.


  • #3
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    It depends if you want speed or low latency. Nothing beats Ethernet but you'll get a faster USB WiFi dongle for less than a fast power line homeplug. For gaming you'll see more packet loss and lag over WiFi probably.

    Homeplug performance will depend on the quality if your home's wiring while WiFi can suffer with insulation of thick walls.


  • #4
    thefinalstage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,503 ✭✭✭thefinalstage


    Home Plugs

    I got those bad boys the other days. Been using them for a couple of days. I am getting full speed on the 120Mb connection and no drops so pretty happy! Ping times have been cut too so all in all would recommend them.


  • #5
    dubtom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,084 ✭✭✭dubtom


    5uspect wrote: »
    It depends if you want speed or low latency. Nothing beats Ethernet but you'll get a faster USB WiFi dongle for less than a fast power line homeplug. For gaming you'll see more packet loss and lag over WiFi probably.

    Homeplug performance will depend on the quality if your home's wiring while WiFi can suffer with insulation of thick walls.
    Didn't know a dongle would work tbh, all the walls are breeze block so I think I'd rather try the plug.


  • #6
    dubtom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,084 ✭✭✭dubtom


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I did the same thing and haven't had any problems with speed. I'd rather that than using wifi tbh. Got mine for €37 in argos.
    For just browsing I don't need massive speed but I like getting the speed even if it makes little difference to me in real life.

    Was that the 200mbps nano power line twin pack by any chance, 39.99


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  • #7
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,528 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    dubtom wrote: »
    Was that the 200mbps nano power line twin pack by any chance, 39.99

    Yeah, tp link, reduced to €37


  • #8
    dubtom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,084 ✭✭✭dubtom


    Well I got those yokes and they seem to be working fine
    [URL="[URL=http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/3181945670][IMG]http://www.speedtest.net/result/3181945670.png[/IMG][/URL]"][/url]3181945670.png
    I'm getting the same speeds as I did with a 100mb wired connection !


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