Router and Powerline adapters?

Feb 25, 2018
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I have gigabit internet in my household, but my computer is not fully getting the "gigabit experience"

Let me run you through my setup.

I have my computer on my second floor that is connected via powerline adapters to my downstairs modem.

I am only receiving roughly 70-80Mbps when running speed tests.

Would I be better off buying this router to place beside my computer connected through LAN ethernet to my computer, and the router connected to the powerline adapter that's communicating to my downstairs modem?

Powerline adapter: https://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/cat-18_TL-PA8030P-KIT.html
Router: https://www.razerzone.com/gaming-accessories/portal
 
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Before you spend any money, get a laptop or something and plug directly into your modem or router/modem. Make sure your ISP is providing the "experience" you desire.

Assuming that your connection to the internet is what you hope, then having the router next to your computer or downstairs really won't matter (assuming your not using any WiFi). You will be using an expensive router to do what the most basic switch could do. Something is limiting you to 100 Mbps (a standard speed) and rearranging the deck chairs won't change that.

I think the key is figuring out what is limiting you to 100 Mbps. It could be a cable that is not up to 1 Gig snuff (it happens, even when it says cat 6 on the insulation) or maybe the powerline adapters...
Before you spend any money, get a laptop or something and plug directly into your modem or router/modem. Make sure your ISP is providing the "experience" you desire.

Assuming that your connection to the internet is what you hope, then having the router next to your computer or downstairs really won't matter (assuming your not using any WiFi). You will be using an expensive router to do what the most basic switch could do. Something is limiting you to 100 Mbps (a standard speed) and rearranging the deck chairs won't change that.

I think the key is figuring out what is limiting you to 100 Mbps. It could be a cable that is not up to 1 Gig snuff (it happens, even when it says cat 6 on the insulation) or maybe the powerline adapters. It's hard to say without doing some testing. Again, a laptop or moving your computer all over the house is kinda your only testing equipment.
 
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