Reddit reviews TRENDnet 500 Mbps Powerline Ethernet AV Adapter Kit TPL-401E2K (White)

But that already exists

How far is the shed from the house?

You have a few options:

• Bury a conduit with ethernet
  
  
• Wifi router or access point in shed with a high-gain directional wifi antenna
  
  
• Powerline adapters
  
  
• WiFi range extender
  
  Fastest, most reliable would be wired, of course. Also the most labor-intensive.
  
  Directional antenna could work well, assuming the shed has good line-of-sight to your existing wireless router.
  
  Powerline may or may not work (or work reliably), depending on how power is wired to the house and shed.
  
  Wifi extender would likely be slowest, and performance will be dependent on finding the right placement for the extender. It needs to be in range of your wireless router and the shed.

actual throughput:
http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-1357800.html

http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/product-reviews/B004D9V8C8/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_img?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

http://www.amazon.com/review/R2HJHOCV9X9M2T/ref=cm_cr_quotes_dprb_1?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B008F537KC&nodeID=541966&store=pc

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-powerline-networking-adapter-trendnet-tpl-401e2k/
"Let’s take a look at some benchmarks that demonstrate these issues. When SmallNetBuilder reviewed the Netgear Nano 500, they found that it peaked at a downlink speed of 134 mbps, while the TrendNet peaked around 120 mbps. But there’s a catch. That speed was measured when the adapters were plugged into the same wall outlet, minimizing any risk of attenuation or noise. When the adapters were plugged in on two floors at opposite ends of a home, throughput dropped to 49.6 mbps for the Netgear and 50.2 mbps for the TrendNet."

Yep it's your WLAN. With an ethernet cable or power-line networking (something like this http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8 no idea if that particular model is good, but something like that) your issues will likely go away. If you need to use wlan, it could be a variety of things. If the signal is just erratic, you could try putting your router closer to your PC or install a signal repeater (another router). It could also be that your router is bad, or your WLAN adapter is bad. You'll have to find that out. If your adapter is bad, the best thing you can do is probably to buy a cheap $35 router, install OpenWRT on it, set it to client mode and use it as an adapter. (You can put the router in your room and connect your PC over an ethernet cable to it.) That requires a bit of reading and configuring though, not everyone's thing.

Nah that's just pure Ethernet. An Ethernet powerline allows you to connect to Internet via wall plugs. Just plug one module in near the router and another near you, one connected to your router and the other to your PC. Much more reliable than wifi, although it won't solve your phone problem. Although I guess you could connect that end to an extender? Well here's one for example: https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8

I know this wouldn't answer your direct question, but if you face any issues with concrete or studs, you can use the Powerline ethernet adapters.

Many companies make 'em -- I hate seeing cable running through my place. It was a perfect solution, and I just didn't want to try and run cable underneath my stairs, even if it is a very simple DIY.

Flat Ethernet cable, or you could get a power over Ethernet kit, like this one.

http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8

In case you aren't familiar with the product or concept, it's pretty much self-describing. It runs Ethernet through your electrical system.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power-line_communication

Ethernet Powerline Adapters; something like this: https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8

If you have the inclination and want to do something a bit clever, you could use your old router as a wireless bridge. The basic idea would be to keep your new router as it is, set up the old router as an access point tied to the new one. Once it works, you can plug your Xbox into the old router and it will essentially function as a wireless card.

With my old modded Xbox, I just bought some powerline ethernet adapters to make it wired. Depending on the outlets in your house, you can get decent enough speeds.

https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8

Plug one into the wall on the 3rd floor. Plug one into the wall on the 1st floor.

Works well with the device from this comment

Either run a cable or use something like this. Powerline Ethernet will not be as good as running a cable. There are also "wifi repeaters" that you could set up to extend your wifi signal.

These? Pretty sure it's magic

I would highly recommend getting a Ethernet powerline adapter. For example like this http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/sim/B004D9V8C8/2.

If you need wifi what you can take a wireless router or access point (Ubiquiti has great stuff) and put it in bridge mode. Easiest way to do this honestly.

If you want a wired connection just plug in directly. If you need more than one wired connection you can take a wireless router and use it like a switch by plugging all devices in the LAN ports (do not use the WAN port). Alternatively, you can buy a switch.

Here is the mobile version of your link

Ok man, if you are trying to just play league, your graphics card is fine.

Wifi card - can you get Ethernet cable to your computer? If so, go with wired connection or get something like a powerline ethernet: http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/sim/B004D9V8C8/2

A couple of my friends are really into league and you need as low ping as possible for such games. Try to go for wired connection.

For low latency, I would suggest getting wired mouse as well.

You DO NOT need a sound card. Trust me.

You don't need to buy case fans either. The default config should be good enough.

I live with my parents (17) and while I would love to run a really long Ethernet cable to my bedroom I have no idea how to work out the logistics of running it through the walls.



For now, wifi is the best solution.



I did try one of those Ethernet extender things that runs through your walls for a while. The speed was absolute ass and I have no idea why you wouldn't just use wifi.



(For those who don't know what I'm talking about, it was one of these things: http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8)

you should first check out the app for android (and I think IOS too) Wifi analyzer. the app may see complex but its not to hard to use. Once its on you should see your wifi network, Walk around your house and see where the signal drops. That signal is measured in decibels you will see something like -30Dbm (perfect signal is around -35Dbm)

Ill bet you are correct as streaming really does need higher bandwidth levels. Honestly I would recommend [This] (https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8)

the simple thing is that wifi still blows...sad but true. You can use your power lines in your house to send signal with that. Ethernet cable from your router/modem downstairs to that power adapter thing, and up stairs another power adapter thing with an Ethernet cable to your TV.

Then yeah, that would be good. You may want to look at powerline ethernet instead. Hardwired connection without running wires.

https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8

Ethernet speeds, wireless accessibility.

Get a R9 380 instead of a GTX 960.

I'd recommend getting a 1TB along withe SSD.


Get this instead of a Wireless network adapter. It's really cool how they work and you should look a little bit more into them and find a cheaper one if that one is too much.

edit: 4 edits and I got the formatting right. whew.

You have two options. A wifi extender, or Ethernet over power line adapter.

http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-N300-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender/dp/B004YAYM06

Sounds like the Motorola is not doing anything and can be unplugged.

Ethernet over powerline like this: http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8

In my experience they kinda suck to be honest. I'd prefer a MoCA setup like this: http://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-Ethernet-Adapter-without-Routers/dp/B008EQ4BQG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419044553&sr=1-1&keywords=moca&pebp=1419044548886 which is over coaxial cable.

You could get this instead if you do not need the wireless. Or you can plug a wireless AP into it.

http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8

Switch to a LAN. Get a better router. It's probably pioritizing other network traffic and lets your packets get dropped. Could try one of these which my brother switched to and now we're not fighting for bandwith.

Question 1 : Is it legal for me to string network cable over to location B so that I can avoid the hassle of trying to set up two networks?

Yes, just avoid punching through any firewalls, and make sure the owner of the building is OK with it.

Question 2 : If the above is illegal, what sort of solution would work best such that we're still able to operate like a local network over the Internet?

Any number of different ways. You could run Ethernet over Powerlines/outlets, such as http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8. You could create a VPN to bridge the two networks together, etc.

Here is ONE of MANY options for this-- http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8

That should help you get started looking through the options to see what one might work best for you. I do not endorse any specific one. I suggest considering the price and reading the reviews.

Actually, yes you can with special adapters. I use a similar model and they work well. http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8

I had never heard of powerline adapters before but would recommend it instead of a wireless signal. I bought this one and it was extremely easy to set up and was way more consistent than a wifi signal.

Why not just use an Ethernet over power adapter? Like This

You might be interested in something like this...https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-TPL-401E2K/dp/B004D9V8C8 All you do is plug it in and connect it to you existing router on one side and you pc on the other or you can plug it into you other router and set it up as an access point!