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New 500Mbps homeplug slower than old 200?

  • 31-10-2017 09:03PM
    #1
    projectgtr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,463 ✭✭✭


    So i was looking to increase the wifi signal upstairs and i decided to replace my old 200Mbps TP-Link with a newer set of 500s with a wifi repeater. I removed the old 200s from the sockets and installed the new 500s they paired up straight away and i tested them. My internet runs between 85-100 and with my old homeplugs i was getting 40-50 upstairs which was fine enough, but the new ones im lucky if im hitting 15!

    I reset the router, and re-paired the homeplugs, and still no change.

    Would anyone have any input on any fixes or would you think its a dodgey set?

    Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    irishgeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,931 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    projectgtr wrote: »
    So i was looking to increase the wifi signal upstairs and i decided to replace my old 200Mbps TP-Link with a newer set of 500s with a wifi repeater. I removed the old 200s from the sockets and installed the new 500s they paired up straight away and i tested them. My internet runs between 85-100 and with my old homeplugs i was getting 40-50 upstairs which was fine enough, but the new ones im lucky if im hitting 15!

    I reset the router, and re-paired the homeplugs, and still no change.

    Would anyone have any input on any fixes or would you think its a dodgey set?

    Thanks in advance

    Have you got the latest firmware?
    Are they plugged directly into sockets , now muti plugs.


  • #3
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,094 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Did you go from:

    "200Mb" Wired Only
    to
    "500Mb" with wireless?


    If so, test wired on the new set. If you can return the 500s I would anyway as 600s are part of the next generation while 500s are the same generation as 200s.


  • #4
    projectgtr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,463 ✭✭✭projectgtr


    Thanks for the replies guys
    irishgeo wrote: »
    Have you got the latest firmware?
    Are they plugged directly into sockets , now muti plugs.

    Thats the first thing ive checked they are "BT Essentials Wi-Fi Powerline 500" and i cant seem to find any mention of a firmware upgrade on line, unless they are rebranded maybe :confused: , also they are plugged directly into dedicated sockets
    ED E wrote: »
    Did you go from:

    "200Mb" Wired Only
    to
    "500Mb" with wireless?


    If so, test wired on the new set. If you can return the 500s I would anyway as 600s are part of the next generation while 500s are the same generation as 200s.

    Yes i went from 200 wired to 500 wireless but ive been tested them both wired directly with ethernet. Thanks for the heads up about the 600`s if i cant solve the issue ill return them and upgrade again. I just wanted to make sure theres not something im over looking , the house is fairly new so i dont see wiring being an issue.


  • #5
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,094 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    I can't uncover who manufactures them for BT but they're just badging somebody elses. Chances are its a very budget unit (Eir paid cents for basic Devolos then changed brand).

    I'm very happy with TP's units, DLinks were ok too. If I needed wifi I'd get TL-WPA8630KIT.


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