Homeplug network adaptors

[drew]

Bit of techie advice required. I want to access iplayer on via freesat. I don't have a wireless network so am looking at using homeplug network adaptors. Any advice, recommendations, warnings etc. Don't want to spend a fortune, possible £30/45 for a pair.

 

[DanielT]

Here's a link to a company I have bought from a few times in the past. Never used homeplugs, but all reports seems to say they work very well.

Your upper price bracket is really an entry level.

Homeplug | Broadbandbuyer.co.uk

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Your budget is going to limit you somewhat. I would advise avoiding the Netgear ones - they can be tricky to setup and a bit unrealiable. That said it's probably where you're going to have to go for adaptors for less than £50.

If you can stretch yourself then go for Linksys or Dlink. Belkin are surprisingly good as well given their kit often falls apart quite quickly but they seem to have got it right this time.

 

[beardosh]

Really simple devices.

1. Plug into wall
2. Connect cable to FreeSat Box
3. Plug other device into wall
4. Connect cable to Router
5. Done

The boxes will do all the clever stuff and assign IP addresses etc. The only thing they suggest is that you don't plug them into an extension lead as the speed of the signal is greatly reduced.

Got mine from Amazon for what its worth.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

We use them in five rooms linked from the BT Home Hub. Superb.

 

[willyfantastic]

i used belkin homeplug adapters at my old house and student house as my desktop external wireless card kept overheating. worked a charm as was almost as good as being plugged into the router via cable. cost me £50 so might be just over your budget, but was well worth it. there was no installation needed, just plug in and go

 

[Chester Drawers]

Have you tried contacting your local IT shop rather than what is primarily a football forum. Get their comments and then if not satisfied maybe someone on here might have the IT knowledge to help!!!!

 

[Kazenga <3]

Make sure you're home is connected on one electric circuit as the adaptors will only work when on the same circuit as the free sat or modem. eg My house has two different circuits for upstairs and downstairs so if the modem is upstairs, only adaptors plugged into the upstairs circuit would share the internet connection.

 

[Last Summer]

To answer poster though...
You can pick up 85mbps plugs dirt cheap now (plenty to deal with what you need) and easy to use.
Check these out Extra Value 85Mbps Powerline Adapter Twin Pack | Ebuyer.com use them and have no problems.

 

[Martinf]

I've installed the Belkin ones - plug in and away you go - easy. I think they cost about £70 - £80. I was told however that you need spare wall sockets for each plug as they wont work properly in mains adaptors?

F5D4074 Belkin Powerline AV Starter Kit

 

[Last Summer]

I've installed the Belkin ones - plug in and away you go - easy. I think they cost about £70 - £80. I was told however that you need spare wall sockets for each plug as they wont work properly in mains adaptors?

F5D4074 Belkin Powerline AV Starter Kit

Whilst on the subject of extension plugs (which is what i think you meant?)... this is only really an issue if the extension has surge protection on it... if it doesn't you shouldn't notice any difference.

One thing to remember... the main choice you get is either 85mbps or 200mbps. Whatever you decide to go with, remember if you need to buy additional plugs you will need to chose the same mbps (not necessarily the same brand). 85 and 200 aren't compatible.

 

[drew]

touche. However you have edited my original post. The local authority are not likely to give you answers biased towards what products they want to sell are they!!!!

 

[drew]

Too all the others, thanks for the advice. I may just be upgrading my budget a little.

 

[DanielT]

I just bought these. £52.65 plus £2.99 delivery, great reviews

Solwise PL-200AV-PUSH Homeplug AV Ethernet Starter Kit

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

We have surge protectors and they haven't interfered with our Belkins (so to speak)

 

[Chester Drawers]

touche. However you have edited my original post. The local authority are not likely to give you answers biased towards what products they want to sell are they!!!!

I'm fairly sure lamp post's come in a standard green?