Help with homeplugs

[Wozza63]

hi i finally got my second homeplug and im having trouble getting the best speeds, im getting lower than my wireless, does anyone know why? ive got one into a direct power outlet and one on a multiplier thingy, ive installed the drivers supplied with it and i still cant get top speeds, its working, just not at its best, any help would be greatly appreciated, ping is also higher than on wireless, i would ideally like it on my surge protector, but that doesnt seem to work at all

 

[Corfate]

You had to install drivers? I just simply plugged mine in and they worked. Can you try them both from wall sockets? See if theres any change in speed?

 

[tom_gr7]

try it without using an extension lead.

both plugs directly into the wall. even if its not how you want it, just try it, you may or may not see a difference

 

[Wozza63]

cant get the other one to a main socket, its where the router is and putting it in would mean no router

 

[vanthus]

Home plugs wont work through surge protectors,
& can be dodgy through an extension.
Best get two of the same type & plug them straight into a wall socket,
if this isn't possible best get homeplugs with a pass through socket connection like these,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DHP-...X8/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1315341460&sr=8-12

 

[Wozza63]

those are pretty expensive though cant afford that im afraid, already got 2 the same and i realised it didnt work through the surge protector, big bummer

 

[tom_gr7]

they are ace homeplugs vanthus!

wozza, where ya router is plug everything into a extension lead, then leave a socket spare for the homeplug.

 

[Wozza63]

not getting bad speeds at around 8 now, but i know i can get better, and the wire in my room is kind of inconvenient as its stretched mid air

 

[Corfate]

Adding to what Tom said, get a larger extension cable? Most plug sockets are 2 plugs right? All on one extension cable, homeplug in the other suggested by tom

 

[vanthus]

those are pretty expensive though cant afford that im afraid, already got 2 the same and i realised it didnt work through the surge protector, big bummer

If you only have a single wall socket outlet,there is a cheaper solution,
you could use a socket converter,(you may need longer 3.5mm screws)
http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical-lighting/socket-converters/cat830536
you would need someone who knows what they are doing to install one of these,
not necessarily an electrician.

 

[Wozza63]

If you only have a single wall socket outlet,there is a cheaper solution,
You could use a plug adaptor although personally i dont like them,
I find them a potential fire risk.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pro-Elec-3-...4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326738828&sr=1-4
Best use a socket converter,(you may need longer 3.5mm screws)
http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical-lighting/socket-converters/cat830536
you would need someone who knows what they are doing to install one of these,
not necessarily an electrician.

the problem is i cant really get to that socket, it will take forever to move the book case enough to get to it, ive got it on the first socket on both 4 way adaptors (i changed one back as it made no difference) im experiencing very good ping now, around 17ms according to speed test but no more than 800kb/s throug steam

 

[vanthus]

the problem is i cant really get to that socket, it will take forever to move the book case enough to get to it, ive got it on the first socket on both 4 way adaptors (i changed one back as it made no difference) im experiencing very good ping now, around 17ms according to speed test but no more than 800kb/s throug steam

Ah,i see,I think,are you saying it's a double socket?

 

[Wozza63]

no its a single socket, i just can't access it at all, its behind a bookcase that weighs about 300 tonnes, we have an adaptor thingy to turn a single socket into four, i dont know what its called :/ basically a surge protector but no surge protection

 

[vanthus]

no its a single socket, i just can't access it at all, its behind a bookcase that weighs about 300 tonnes, we have an adaptor thingy to turn a single socket into four, i dont know what its called :/ basically a surge protector but no surge protection

Well,an electrician could sort that out for you,
If I lived nearer I would sort it for you free gratis,
unfortunately I'm quite a bit away.

 

[Wozza63]

haha, my dad would never understand :/ i dont think he'd like the idea of you coming round to fix something that aint broke haha

 

[tom_gr7]

have ya got any other plug sockets in the room mate?

 

[Wozza63]

probably, but quite far away and most likely being used, the only other one i know of in that room is an adapter to make it 4 plugs, so it would make no difference, and its the other side of the room, and the main socket is also behind a giant cabinet thing that definitely won't be moving at all

 

[DanteWilhelm]

not getting bad speeds at around 8 now, but i know i can get better, and the wire in my room is kind of inconvenient as its stretched mid air

Do what I did,

phone and router are plugged into different sockets right?

So get an extension cube, which are probably dirt cheap. Then use the extra free socket for your homeplug.