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Title: Powerline Adapters - Slow Ethernet Speed
Post by: Milli on December 22, 2016, 05:38:49 PM
Looking for some info if possible please guys

I am currently with BT and never had any issues - i Have Broadband Infinity and have no issues whatsoever with Wireless Internet speeds

But just recently when using Powerline adapters (BT powerline 500) - I am struggling to get above 10Mbps.

Any thoughts?
Title: Powerline Adapters - Slow Ethernet Speed
Post by: Sneakytiger on December 22, 2016, 06:38:13 PM
i use tplink powerline adapters and i usally get about 30-40mbps u tryed testing ur connection using speedtest.net?
Title: Powerline Adapters - Slow Ethernet Speed
Post by: Milli on December 22, 2016, 07:05:18 PM
Ive had no issues until recently.

Always had the stated speed 52Mbps+ on both ethernet (through powerlines) and wifi.

Its just an issue thats started within last 10days.

Ive trawled the net looking for solutions - ive even tried 3 or 4 different adapters (i have 4 available to me but only use the 2...1 at hub, 1 at pc) but still no joy.

Have also tried factory reset of homehub as well...no effect.

Was just a general query if anyone had any thoughts.

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Title: Powerline Adapters - Slow Ethernet Speed
Post by: Grungewart on December 22, 2016, 07:18:08 PM
Only a guess but have you bought our plugged in any other new kit recently?
If the powerline adaptors are sending a signal around the ring main then presumably there's potential for interference from other devices on the ring.

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Title: Powerline Adapters - Slow Ethernet Speed
Post by: Milli on December 22, 2016, 07:30:08 PM
It was literally an overnight thing....nothing new has changed in the house.... only thing i initially thought of was the win 10 update that was breaking Internet for some users.....but ive even rolled back to before it was installed and still no joy.

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Title: Powerline Adapters - Slow Ethernet Speed
Post by: Gunda on December 22, 2016, 09:40:29 PM
Are you on good terms with the neighbours maybe see if they have plugged something I  that is interfering with your Power line adapters?
Title: Powerline Adapters - Slow Ethernet Speed
Post by: Milli on December 23, 2016, 12:13:09 AM
Quote from: Gunda;420507Are you on good terms with the neighbours maybe see if they have plugged something I  that is interfering with your Power line adapters?
Its a detached house so surely would be free from outside interference?

As i say dunno whats happened but its frustrating.

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Title: Powerline Adapters - Slow Ethernet Speed
Post by: suicidal_monkey on December 23, 2016, 08:09:05 AM
It's most likely something that's changed in your house.
- New item plugged in (e.g. christmas tree/other lights? New usb-charger?)
- Something normally off that's been left on (e.g. electric heater or lights esp if on a dimmer) or just moved from one plug to another
- something on the blink/failing (any psu)
- ...mouse chewing through cables? :rolleyes:

Anything outside would have to be pretty dramatic I'd have thought, although it could be the mains supply itself, I wouldn't bet on it.

If you're bored/fed-up you could try turning everything electric off and then on again :flirty:

Good luck with the interference hunting!
Title: Powerline Adapters - Slow Ethernet Speed
Post by: Sneakytiger on December 23, 2016, 10:46:41 AM
is your powerline adapter plugged into thee wall?. or on a 4 gang extension?
if not try plugging into directly into the wall socket and see if your speed increases,gimme a call on skype or ts if your still having problems m8.
Title: Powerline Adapters - Slow Ethernet Speed
Post by: Milli on December 23, 2016, 02:47:33 PM
Thanks for the help guys - will try whats been suggested.  
Powerlines are directly into the socket and not on an extension.  Hopefully get it sorted. ðŸ¤"

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