Powerline adapter damaging hardware?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
F

FirstTimebuilder777

Reputable
Oct 11, 2015
120
0
4,680
I have been using netgear powerline adapters for a very long time for various devices such as my pc, my Wii U paired with an Ethernet adapter because the Wii u has no Ethernet ports, and my ps4. I for some reason have always been fearful of them damaging my hardware though because the whole concept of my internet running through my power lines seems very odd to me. I always worry about it shorting my pc out or something along the lines. For example my Ethernet adapter plugged into the wii u gets when in use is that normal? If someone can explain the dangers if any of using these products it will ease my worry greatly.
Thank you
 
Solution
USAFRet


As with any device, some off brand piece o junk may not work well, or kill something.
For a powerline adapter, you do NOT want to plug it into a powerstrip or other adapter.
Direct to the wall.
Sort by date Sort by votes
-Arke-

-Arke-

Distinguished
Dec 26, 2015
197
0
18,710
So far I know, it's perfectly safe. I'm afraid I dont kow how exactly works, but just asked about PLCs one friend this week and he sent me a photo of his installation with everything pluuged into a PLC. As my friend work with computer and net installations, I decided to trust him.

Still, let's hope someone can provide you any deeper information.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet

USAFRet

Titan
Moderator
Mar 16, 2013
171,418
17,884
184,590
You plug your PC and Wii into the wall, right? There is some sort of power adapter thing, right? And your system doesn't blow up?

If using powerline devices were a major cause of shorting out systems, there would have been several hundred thousand complaints by now.

They are fine, generally. Just don't buy offbrand ones.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
F

FirstTimebuilder777

Reputable
Oct 11, 2015
120
0
4,680


what happens with off brand ones? and idk if this matters but I plug my pc into a surge protector and the adapter into the wall.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet

USAFRet

Titan
Moderator
Mar 16, 2013
171,418
17,884
184,590


As with any device, some off brand piece o junk may not work well, or kill something.
For a powerline adapter, you do NOT want to plug it into a powerstrip or other adapter.
Direct to the wall.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom