I've really searched and played with a lot of devices to get networking from my internet connection (upstairs) to my home theatre (downstairs). They are about 25 feet apart and separated by 2 walls and a floor.
I've used Wireless-G, Powerline 85,200 and Wireless-N. My current solution in a Trendnet TEW-633GR and a Linksys WET610N (wireless-N). I had been getting somewhere between 40-80Mbs (using jperf) on this solution, but the speed has been deteriorating over the last few months. Also, the speed was inconsistent, which is not good for streaming video. I measured the speed using jperf (1 way) right before I disconnected it tonight. I was only getting about 17Mbs. I assuming the lack of speed has been because of other neighbors purchasing 802.11n equipment, which caused interference that wasn't there about a year ago. Another issue I was trying to overcome is the Linksys WET610N has a problem (that Cisco won't fix) that makes machines hooked up to it, unable to print to HP Laserjet networked printers. (there is another thread about this on this forum and in Linksys own forums).
Anyway.. so the Trendnet was simple to hookup. Plug it in to AC, plug in ethernet. There is also a little utility that you can setup on your PC that allows you to change the network name (for powerline) and monitor the speed of the powerline connection. It came with 2 Cat5e cables, 2 powerline devices, a quickstart manual, and a CD with the full manual and the utility for monitoring/changing the password.
I didn't bother testing in the same room. I know Tim will probably do this. This was irrelevant for me, as that wasn't what I needed it for in the real world.
I tried plugging in the devices in different power outlets in the room that had internet, and the HT room. I plugged directly into outlets (no powerstrips or surge protectors). According to the Trendnet utility, the worst connectivity I had was around 50Mbs. I measure a little using jperf and got a little better then my current wireless-n connectivity at 20Mbs.
After moving around to different outlets, I was able to find some that were listed in the the Trendnet utility at 150-160Mbs. That's the highest I could get without stringing ethernet between the locations (eliminating the need for these devices). At the 150Mbs (by the Trendnet utility) I got 31Mbs throughput using jperf (1 way). While this is better then my current Wireless-N setup, it isn't what I was hoping for. I was really hoping for at least 60Mbs.
At this point I'm not sure what to do. It is better than my wireless. My internet speed is pretty fast though (65Mbit) , and I'd like to make sure I can take advantage of it. Also, I'd like to get more speed transferring video between PCs.
I think I've exhausted all my choices at this point. I guess I really need to find someone to do some wiring for me. Any recommendations in the Denver area for someone that isn't too expensive???
BTW... while these may be better then the 200Mbit powerline devices... I still think its pitiful that devices that are rated at 500Mbits, can only achieve 30Mbits with 25 feet of distance between them. My house was built in 1992, so the wiring isn't the newest, but it isn't old either. I'm probably in the sweet spot for what these were designed for, and they aren't that great.
I've used Wireless-G, Powerline 85,200 and Wireless-N. My current solution in a Trendnet TEW-633GR and a Linksys WET610N (wireless-N). I had been getting somewhere between 40-80Mbs (using jperf) on this solution, but the speed has been deteriorating over the last few months. Also, the speed was inconsistent, which is not good for streaming video. I measured the speed using jperf (1 way) right before I disconnected it tonight. I was only getting about 17Mbs. I assuming the lack of speed has been because of other neighbors purchasing 802.11n equipment, which caused interference that wasn't there about a year ago. Another issue I was trying to overcome is the Linksys WET610N has a problem (that Cisco won't fix) that makes machines hooked up to it, unable to print to HP Laserjet networked printers. (there is another thread about this on this forum and in Linksys own forums).
Anyway.. so the Trendnet was simple to hookup. Plug it in to AC, plug in ethernet. There is also a little utility that you can setup on your PC that allows you to change the network name (for powerline) and monitor the speed of the powerline connection. It came with 2 Cat5e cables, 2 powerline devices, a quickstart manual, and a CD with the full manual and the utility for monitoring/changing the password.
I didn't bother testing in the same room. I know Tim will probably do this. This was irrelevant for me, as that wasn't what I needed it for in the real world.
I tried plugging in the devices in different power outlets in the room that had internet, and the HT room. I plugged directly into outlets (no powerstrips or surge protectors). According to the Trendnet utility, the worst connectivity I had was around 50Mbs. I measure a little using jperf and got a little better then my current wireless-n connectivity at 20Mbs.
After moving around to different outlets, I was able to find some that were listed in the the Trendnet utility at 150-160Mbs. That's the highest I could get without stringing ethernet between the locations (eliminating the need for these devices). At the 150Mbs (by the Trendnet utility) I got 31Mbs throughput using jperf (1 way). While this is better then my current Wireless-N setup, it isn't what I was hoping for. I was really hoping for at least 60Mbs.
At this point I'm not sure what to do. It is better than my wireless. My internet speed is pretty fast though (65Mbit) , and I'd like to make sure I can take advantage of it. Also, I'd like to get more speed transferring video between PCs.
I think I've exhausted all my choices at this point. I guess I really need to find someone to do some wiring for me. Any recommendations in the Denver area for someone that isn't too expensive???
BTW... while these may be better then the 200Mbit powerline devices... I still think its pitiful that devices that are rated at 500Mbits, can only achieve 30Mbits with 25 feet of distance between them. My house was built in 1992, so the wiring isn't the newest, but it isn't old either. I'm probably in the sweet spot for what these were designed for, and they aren't that great.
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