Easiest way of getting hardwired internet into bedrooms

[diablo]

I'm looking at ways of getting hard-wired internet into two bedrooms with the minimum of disruption.

I know I could simply use wi-fi, but want ethernet cables or equivalent.

I found this - TP-Link PA411KIT AV500 500 Mbps Powerline Adapter - Twin Pack

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0084Y9N3O/?tag=acorn06-21

Does anyone on here use these and if so are they what I am looking for?

I appreciate one would need to be pluhgged into the router (downstairs) and one in a bedroom upstairs, but what if you wanted to run two computers in the same room. Would that be possible with these?

Or is there a better solution for what I want?

 

[PoshTiger]

Powerline adaptors are very good, they've been around for 5+ years now so are quite mature technology too.

For the other computer - you could either get another Powerline adaptor, or get a switch and run standard cat5 around the room.

I've got 4 in my house and they're much better than wifi - you just have to make sure the sockets are on the same ring I think.

 

[diablo]

Powerline adaptors are very good, they've been around for 5+ years now so are quite mature technology too.

For the other computer - you could either get another Powerline adaptor, or get a switch and run standard cat5 around the room.

I've got 4 in my house and they're much better than wifi - you just have to make sure the sockets are on the same ring I think.

Really appreciate the reply.

So if I got the above with something lke:

TP-Link TL-SF1005D 5-Port 10/100Mbps Unmanaged Desktop Switch

I could plug both computers into it?

 

[PoshTiger]

You could, but it's a little messy.

You can get powerline adaptors with multiple sockets on them - like this;

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/netwo...rline-adapter-kit-twin-pack-11953986-pdt.html

then you just need to plug in the cat5 cables.

 

[tifosi]

It's what my brother uses. He's just upgraded to a higher speed one to cope with optical fibre speed internet. Says its pretty good. Does away with the wifi crap.

 

[mat]

I am using 200mbps tp-link all over my home.

Works flawlessly for the internet and tv with multiple devices running at the same time.

You should only see problems if your house has old wiring or the adaptors are on different runs of wiring.

 

[Darren]

You can also use an old router for more ethernet ports.

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/atta...er-how-connect-two-routers-together-v1.00.pdf

 

[timter51]

Going powerline was one of the best tech upgrades I've made to our home in recent years. Can't live without it now! Wifi sucks.

 

[diablo]

Really appreciate all the responses. I'm definitely going to give this a try.

Is Devolo as good as / better than TP Line or is there a better brand to consider?

 

[Edwin]

You may be better off with:
TP-LINK TL-SG105 5-Port 10/100/1000Mbps

That way, you'll be able to get over 100Mbps assuming that the other parts of the network can handle it...

 

[mat]

If you ever need extra ones just look on gumtree/ebay for those looking to sell the odd one.

 

[Retired_Member38]

I know this isn't what you asked, but why do people want to bother with hardwired internet?

Are you all living a 50 bedroom country mansion where you struggle to stay in range? Or are you living in a squat with 40 romanians all trying to connect and overwhelming it?

Can't say I've ever had any real problem with Wifi to the point of needing to spend cash going with another solution

 

[tifosi]

I know this isn't what you asked, but why do people want to bother with hardwired internet?

Are you all living a 50 bedroom country mansion where you struggle to stay in range? Or are you living in a squat with 40 romanians all trying to connect and overwhelming it?

Can't say I've ever had any real problem with Wifi to the point of needing to spend cash going with another solution

WiFi has it's limits, but is suitable for most things. Wouldn't necessarily want to use it for gaming or streaming hd tv. Using a powerplug network is good for where you need a stable high mbs and have good broadband.

My brother uses it primarily as he has a weird 3 storey modern house with a blind spot in his office.

 

[Skinner]

Parts of my house are hard wired with ethernet cables and wall sockets, some rooms are powerline.

I have a few packs of these http://www.scan.co.uk/products/tp-l...-mini-powerline-adapter-starter-kit-twin-pack these, I actually went to the scan warehouse in Bolton to check out all the different options, and those these.

You can't run them through extension cables, main conditioners or even surge protectors. When running through my mains conditioner they signal kept dropping out every few minutes, the surge protectors you can't even connect.

They need to be directly plugged into the mains, I found it easier plugging all into 1 sockets next to each other to program them to connect, then plugged them in where needed (different floor to router).

 

[monaghan]

I've got a GB switch under the stairs and cat5 to every room (except loo, bathroom & kitchen - every time the wifi drops the radio connection I wish I'd put some cat5 into the kitchen as well!).

Powerline does seem to work well, but need to ensure you don't use anything else that also uses mains. I recall some baby monitors we used to have used the same style system for their "data" transmission.

 

[AssetDomains]

I've had issues with surge protectors too when setting a set up for a friend. Standard 4way plug with no protection worked ok though. Ended up swapping his set for a slightly more expensive one that had power through so he could plug that into the wall and his surge extension into powerline adaptor. Seems to work fine for him. BT had some deals on pass through ones last month not sure if offer is still going.
As ever with electrics check the amount of power that's going make sure the thing can handle it.

 

[Simon]

Tried two different types as had one for a few years and have set up a devolo (sp) one for my folks. Found the devolo to be better than the netgear for a hard wired wifi hub. My netgear ones (hardwired with lan for the TV and hardwired with wifi for a hub both need reset occasionally)

monkey I live in an old house with thick stone walls this is the best option for me.

 

[ukdomains]

i have just put cat6 in each room so each room will have gigabit connections. Now in the process of terminating the ends.

I have a reel of 305m(probably 250 left) cat 6 cable if anyone is interested in buying it.

 

[SF]

Did you manage to crimp all the ends ok ukdomains?

 

[Skinner]

UKDomains, I'm assuming your putting face plates in, and it maybe too late now, but double face plates are the future.

More and more common are youview type devices, as well as computers, its well worth the extra work now.