Why does Powerline have to be plugged directly into the wall?

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Hi,

At the moment I have the transmitter end plugged into an extension cord and the receiving ending straight into the wall.

However I have heard that I should plug both straight into the wall, why and will this make my internet speeds faster? If so, by how much?

Thanks in advance,
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Oh right thanks, so how much of a difference do you think this will make?
 
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It depends upon the "extension cord".....you might want to consider something like this:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_409864-43469-5503_4294722476__?productId=3772897&Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&facetInfo=

This is just a "splitter" of the two outlets into 6 - there is no protection build into the outlet. Here is an example of a power strip:

http://www.microbarn.com/details.aspx?rid=101610
 
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So only if the power strip has a surge protector will it degrade the speed?
 
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