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Powerline Ethernet Adapter Connection Issue

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  • Ethernet Card
  • Connection
  • Networking
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October 15, 2014 4:13:20 PM

I am trying to get my household internet connection out to a pole building using powerline ethernet adapters. I recently purchased a pair of Treadnet Powerline 500 AV2 adapters for the task. The power for the pole building is on a 100A 240V breaker in the breaker box in the house. Power is supplied via 350 ft of underground powerline. The documentation specifies that the devices can communicate over 900+ ft of powerline. All outlets involved are connected through the same breaker box.

So far, for some reason, I have been unable to get my powerline adapters to connect between the buildings. I have made sure of all the basics: no surge protectors, no extension cords, no GFI outlets, no nearby fluorescent lights on nor power-hungry appliances or computers. I have tried both legs of the 240 V phase. In the pole building, the power comes directly into the bus terminals in the breaker box: no main breaker. The adapters will connect when they're plugged in within the house. Also, curiously, they will connect between the house and another barn that is 300 ft away powered from the same breaker box on another 100A 240V breaker. But for the real mystery, the devices can connect when one is in the barn and one is in the pole building, with a total of 650 ft of powerline in between. So it's not a range issue. Is there some form of interference I could be overlooking?

Regards,
Ethan

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October 15, 2014 8:16:01 PM

It does not sound like you are overlooking anything. You confirmed that they worked on another circuit, but these powerline adapters either work- or not. In other words, after the basics, there is little to troubleshoot here.

This is a longer distance you are trying to connect, and your options at this point are to try WiFi with a pair of external antennae, or to run the CAT 5e outside. With the wired connection, you will likely need a repeater to boost the signal.
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