TP-LINK Powerline & F2000 router issue

CountingCrows

Hello,

I have TP-LINK TL-WPA8630 Powerline Kit connected to my Eir F2000 router. I only use the ethernet on the TP-LINK. Whenever I try an internet speed test, once the upload test begins my internet connection drops. The internet and DSL light both go off on the router and the internet typically reconnects about 5 minutes later.

Rang Eircom, line tests out okay. They can see errors on the router so they sent me a new router which is experiencing the same issue. I've updated the the TP-LINK firmware. Any idea what the issue could be?

ED E

[Assuming testing with EoPs unplugged doesn't cause a drop]

EoP to POTS interference happens. Probably means your phone line runs parallel to a ring main somewhere in your house.

Stop using the TPs. They're a hack using power cables for data which they were never designed for so in some houses just aren't great.

CountingCrows

TP's seemed the least crap solution to my problem. Phoneline & router are in the ground floor sitting room, the office is on the 3rd story. What's my best solution - NETGEAR Orbi?

m99T

CountingCrows wrote: »

TP's seemed the least crap solution to my problem. Phoneline & router are in the ground floor sitting room, the office is on the 3rd story. What's my best solution - NETGEAR Orbi?

Ethernet cable.

CountingCrows

m99T wrote: »

Ethernet cable.

I guess I should have stated that Ethernet isn’t an option.

The high horse brigade

CountingCrows wrote: »

I guess I should have stated that Ethernet isn’t an option.

The trouble with homeplugs is they are completely hit or miss. There is no diagnosing or fixing it, power cables were not designed or installed to carry data. You will have to use another method.

You are best to run Ethernet. Take the cable outside, up and in. It's nearly always possible to find a route if you put some thought into it or get someone in the trade as they are used to planning cable routes like this.

m99T

The high horse brigade wrote: »

The trouble with homeplugs is they are completely hit or miss. There is no diagnosing or fixing it, power cables were not designed or installed to carry data. You will have to use another method.

You are best to run Ethernet. Take the cable outside, up and in. It's nearly always possible to find a route if you put some thought into it or get someone in the trade as they are used to planning cable routes like this.

Legit exactly what he said. You can find a route. It isn't as hard as you think with some careful planning and some grit. It could be under carpet, up a wall cavity, outside the house.

CountingCrows

Thanks for the replies. Should have bitten the Ethernet external cabling bullet before buying the TPs.. Anyways, any cablings firm you’d recommend in Dublin?

The high horse brigade

CountingCrows wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. Should have bitten the Ethernet external cabling bullet before buying the TPs.. Anyways, any cablings firm you’d recommend in Dublin?

Just get a local electrician or apprentice even.

m99T

CountingCrows wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. Should have bitten the Ethernet external cabling bullet before buying the TPs.. Anyways, any cablings firm you’d recommend in Dublin?

Do it yourself. It's as easy as this to crimp cable:



Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lullzS740wI

You will need these tools/components or equivalents:
RJ45 Crimp tool (Cheap as chips if only using once, Used this exact one starting out.): https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Ethernet-Internet-Crimping-Stripper-Free/dp/B011KFTIBU
RJ45 Connectors: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RJ45-Network-CAT5E-Modular-Clear/dp/B00HG9QRAU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536873254&sr=8-2&keywords=rj45+connectors
CAT5E or CAT6 Cable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MutecPower-Indoor-Ethernet-Internet-Networking/dp/B01BKS46RS/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536873275&sr=1-5&keywords=cat5e

If you need any help on it give me a shout.

The high horse brigade

m99T wrote: »

Do it yourself. It's as easy as this to crimp cable:



Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lullzS740wI

You will need these tools/components or equivalents:
RJ45 Crimp tool (Cheap as chips if only using once, Used this exact one starting out.): https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Ethernet-Internet-Crimping-Stripper-Free/dp/B011KFTIBU
RJ45 Connectors: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RJ45-Network-CAT5E-Modular-Clear/dp/B00HG9QRAU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536873254&sr=8-2&keywords=rj45+connectors
CAT5E or CAT6 Cable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MutecPower-Indoor-Ethernet-Internet-Networking/dp/B01BKS46RS/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536873275&sr=1-5&keywords=cat5e

If you need any help on it give me a shout.

Don't buy that CCA cat5e (copper clad aluminium), it's crap. Get better cable at your local wholesalers like Kellihers
http://kellihers.com/

m99T

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Don't buy that CCA cat5e (copper clad aluminium), it's crap. Get better cable at your local wholesalers like Kellihers
http://kellihers.com/

Id agree if this was a 100mb/s+ connection but honestly the cheaper you can get the better for this application IMO.

I'd say CCA if its the cheapest.

The high horse brigade

m99T wrote: »

Id agree if this was a 100mb/s+ connection but honestly the cheaper you can get the better for this application IMO.

I'd say CCA if its the cheapest.

No, it's crap, it's asking for trouble down the road. Avoid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf7TJfn82lU

m99T

The high horse brigade wrote: »

No, it's crap, it's asking for trouble down the road. Avoid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf7TJfn82lU

To be honest I only ever use Tough Cable and only come across CCA when its installed previously so I'll take your word on that and do some more research and testing myself.