Reddit reviews NETGEAR PowerLINE 1200 Mbps, 1 Gigabit Port with Pass-Through, Extra Outlet (PLP1200-100PAS),Pale Gray

I personally own the Netgear Powerline 1200 series of powerline adapters.

It works better than a really bad Wifi connection. I have personally dealt with some packet loss but it's definitely something I've come to deal with. Since powerline adapters rely on the copper in your power outlets, so YMMV.

Have you checked out powerline at all?

You should try out an ethernet over powerline alternative! https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Powerline-Extra-Outlet-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS/

I bought these in late 2015 at around $100 each; today, they run for about $80. I got nowhere near 1Gbps speeds.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S6DBGIS/

This is your best bet, m8. NETGEAR PowerLINE 1200 Mbps, 1 Gigabit Port with Pass-Through, Extra Outlet (PLP1200-100PAS) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lm9UCbF1WT4XT

Where are you from? I bought mine on Amazon.

Seems like Devolo is only for EU countries, so in case you are from US or rest of the world, you can try Netgear:

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-Gigabit-Pass-Through-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1521910171&sr=8-7&keywords=powerline+ethernet+adapter

How about powerline adapters?

Sure, it's not quite UTP in terms of speed, but it's a very good solution in situations where there are no existing cables and wireless doesn't cut it any more. And it's pretty much plug and forget: one near the router (no problem at all when they come with an extra outlet) and one in your room.

Just skip the wifi all together.

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> AC is faster but less stable

lol wut? Based on what? Its a standardization telling hardware and software how to work. Its just the next wave of 802.11 wifi.

Also, you could lookinto the Ethernet over your electric wiring.

Edit: Like this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_0skdAbER7Z1F4

Same problem as you with the lag and not being close enough to hardwire. Just got this today and it fixed the problem completely.

There are cheaper versions as well.

I believe this is the one. The one end doesn't seem to negotiate at 1gbps on my Cisco 3550 for some reason but I don't really need it

I use the adapters you plug into an electrical outlet to create a network connection that way. Works perfectly with my Steam Link, I don't notice any lag when I play.

This is what I got: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S6DBGIS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00S6DBGIS/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1464899085&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=powerline+ethernet&dpPl=1&dpID=41xkX8rnEJL&ref=plSrch

Then this is your only option. Still no guarantee you'll get the speeds you want.

Yeah, but you can go cheaper if you don't really care for the wifi extending. Something like this. These are kind of dependent on the wiring in your house though. If you don't have troubles with your wifi and dropping packets and getting lag spikes in games then maybe just stick to finding a wifi card. From what I've heard these things are generally pretty much better than wifi, unless you live in an older house. If it doesn't work out you can always return it anyway.

Seems to be sold out at the moment but there are other brands that make them and they all seem to work. https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Powerline-Extra-Outlet-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $299.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | NZXT Kraken X52 Liquid CPU Cooler | $149.99
Motherboard | Asus MAXIMUS VIII GENE Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $199.99 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $129.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $129.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Hitachi Travelstar 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $57.98 @ Amazon
Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card | $678.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case | Fractal Design Define Mini C with Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $79.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $118.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case Fan | NoiseBlocker NB-eLoop B12-PS 58.1 CFM 120mm Fan | $19.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan | NoiseBlocker NB-eLoop B12-PS 58.1 CFM 120mm Fan | $19.99 @ Amazon
Mouse | Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse | $59.99 @ Corsair
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1945.87
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 20:41 EST-0500 |

If you can't use an ethernet connection for the system use this NETGEAR Powerline 1200 and Extra Outlet (PLP1200-100PAS) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hxKnyb2V6Z8D4

Lower latency faster Ram, extra fans for either better cooling or to replace any loud case fans, my recommendation for the most comfortable mouse for gaming, an excellent power supply. You should be able to run most games on 4K with that card at a stable 60hz, you may have to lower settings on some poorly optimized games.


Here is a much smaller higher quality case the Caselabs BH4 , link to a similar build.
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/4YyfrH#description

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $299.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | NZXT Kraken X52 Liquid CPU Cooler | $149.99
Motherboard | Asus MAXIMUS VIII GENE Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $199.99 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $126.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $129.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Hitachi Travelstar 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $55.33 @ Amazon
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card | $629.99 @ Jet
Power Supply | Corsair SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply | $119.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan | NoiseBlocker NB-eLoop B12-PS 58.1 CFM 120mm Fan | $19.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan | NoiseBlocker NB-eLoop B12-PS 58.1 CFM 120mm Fan | $19.99 @ Amazon
Mouse | Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse | $59.99 @ Corsair
Other| Caselabs Bullet BH4 mATX TX Case| $189.95
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $2002.18
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 22:49 EST-0500 |

Check out Ethernet over Powerline adapters. Like this.

You plug them both into outlets and connect one to your router and one to your pc via ethernet, and away you go. Ethernet signal over your power lines. I haven't used them but a friend does and he gets a steady, stable, gigabit network connection.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-Gigabit-Pass-Through-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=powerline+adapter&qid=1572203396&sprefix=powerline&sr=8-11
Try this one

What you need is Powerline Adapter like this one.

You connect 1 to your main router, and then the other to your spare router.

> http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-Powerline-Extra-Outlet-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1449178354&sr=8-3&keywords=ethernet+through+power+outlet

I tried that, well my friend did. He bought it (similar model) and he couldn't get it working, he told me not to buy it so I did not. Seems like a really cool thing tho, might have to check it out anyway if it goes on sale.

You don't need to run an ethernet cable through the house. You can run ethernet through a standard 120AC outlet using an adapter:

This is how I get wired ethernet from my router to my bedroom without having to put the router in my room or use wifi on my Roku3.

http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-Powerline-Extra-Outlet-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1449178354&sr=8-3&keywords=ethernet+through+power+outlet

This should be more than enough so if it is too expensive, go down one level to the 1000 model instead of the 1200. From what I have read the numbers they are using are "lab numbers" but you will get something close to wired without having to run lines and drill holes, beware however that this will depend on your power wiring and also distance can affect it. My brother has a pair of the 1000 units (they usually come in pairs) and for him this works as good as ethernet for his use. I live in an apartment so I just ran a 50ft Cat5e line to the Steamlink instead, but I would get this if I had it all to do over again instead of drilling the walls.

Huh? That's just a WiFi network extender, takes the WiFi signal and creates it's own stronger network to extend that. Did you mean powerline ethernet adapters, like this? With those you are right, they practically never reach gigabit ethernet speeds, but 500 Mbits/s is entirely realistic. They do that by sending very high frequency signals (high enough that they don't bother other devices that are plugged in) via your existing power wires, and then decode those at the other end.

Try this powerline adapter. Works great, not as good as true Ethernet cable, but better than Wi-Fi assuming your outlets are in the same circuit (most homes are, apts vary).

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-Gigabit-Pass-Through-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497988362&sr=8-2&keywords=netgear+powerline+1200

I use these, they work, just not as fast as they say they should.

Here you go. This will solve all your problems, I get full wired connection speeds, it is essentially having a wired connection to your router.

https://www.amazon.ca/NETGEAR-Powerline-Extra-Outlet-PLP1200/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=asc_df_B00S6DBGIS/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292952161850&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9968159702321854654&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001268&hvtargid=pla-436375921916&psc=1

There is cheaper ones as well

Modern power line adapters work much better than they did years ago.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-Gigabit-Pass-Through-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=powerline+ethernet+adapter&qid=1562031390&s=gateway&sprefix=powerline&sr=8-6

Is there any functional difference between these two powerline adapters?

newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181534&cm_re=ZyXEL_PLA5456KITHomePlug--33-181-534-_-Product

and

amazon.com/dp/B00S6DBGIS/?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=WC30800

If you can, consider internet over power line: https://www.amazon.com/Netgear-Powerline-Extra-Outlet-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS/

That will avoid the wifi interruptions due to the Vive hardware.

Not strictly PC related, but I had a question about Powerline Adapters. My PC is in my room, about 50ft from the router in the living room, and I was wondering what kind of realistic speeds I'd get with this (Amazon link). Now obviously I wouldn't get 1200 mbps DL for internet, but would it be a worthy investment if I purchased this instead of opting for wifi adapter for my desktop? (unfortunately cat6 is out of the question since the landlord doesn't want cables lying around or nailed against the wall).

Which power line adapter do you have?

I have the Netgear Powerline 1200 and Extra Outlet (PLP1200-100PAS) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_X5GnxbT8GARPY

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-Gigabit-Pass-Through-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=powerline+ethernet+adapter&qid=1565224593&s=gateway&sprefix=powerli&sr=8-11

Something similar to this.

I recommend this one

I have the same one, and ive never had a more stable connection

> i've put up repeaters off of the network, that can then give the MicroCell ... the signal it needs.

What specific devices are you using to do this?

> I'm thinking of taking out the Routers being used as repeaters and running via POE

The references to "routers" and "repeaters" is throwing me here. What devices and settings are your referring to?

My understanding of the AT&T Microcell products is that they require an Ethernet input and emulate a cellular tower to effectively give you VoIP through your mobile phone.


The questions suggest that you don't have Ethernet (cat5/6) cabling going to the rooms were you want to place the Microcells. You have three basic options:

1. Run network cabling to reach those Microcells.
   
   
2. Use wireless-ethernet bridge that joins your WiFi network to provide connectivity to the Microcell (like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Universal-Ethernet-Adapter-WNCE3001/dp/B005N6XBDO?ie=UTF8&keywords=wifi%20ethernet%20bridge&qid=1465344380&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2) ).
   
   
3. Use a powerline-ethernet system (like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-Powerline-Extra-Outlet-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS?ie=UTF8&keywords=powerline%20ethernet&qid=1465344196&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4) ).
   
   Note that the above are examples, not necessarily recommendations on specific products.
   

Try the adapters that use your electrical wires in your house as a Ethernet cable. Put one at your modem and then one where you want your new wifi. Or connect the Ethernet to whatever you need. Just plug it into any outlet on the wall

Edit: NETGEAR Powerline 1200 + Extra Outlet (PLP1200) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00S6DBGIS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rvFlDbTASVV86

Instead just buy some of these power line adapters, I got up to 120 Mbps with this. The Ethernet is faster, so if you don't have an Ethernet wired house, get this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00S6DBGIS/ref=s9_top_hm_awbw_b50jE_g147_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-12&pf_rd_r=QWTTTK9CVMPF5NXE02PH&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=266ec460-478d-50bf-b1ad-d222f5432181&pf_rd_i=1194444
Believe me it's worth it.