Comment on Networking Dilemma
spearz@lemmy.world 1 week ago
What about power line adapters? I’ve got a pair and they just sit there doing their thing, no config needed, just plug in and away you go. So long as you’re on the same electric circuit, they’ll connect over that. Mine are made by TP Link and never had a problem (not sure if Unifi make them).
Sunny@slrpnk.net 1 week ago
Didn’t know this was an option even, will defo look into this asap and evaluate wether this fits my use case or not, thanks!
MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
Depending on where you live and what your power circuits look like (not the outlets, the circuits that power them), you may have a great, or very poor experience.
I’d need to know what country you live in to know more, since power wiring standards vary from country to country. In the USA and Canada (I’m in Canada and the USA is the same), we use split phase and crossing the split phase will severely hinder the ability for powerline to perform.
It’s a viable option, not my favorite option, I’d recommend MoCA (coax) over powerline, but it’s ultimately up to you.
Sunny@slrpnk.net 1 week ago
I live in Norway, thanks for the tips though!
OminousOrange@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
I had a set of four for getting ethernet around the few places I rented. There was maybe the odd quality decrease when there was a lot of electrical load, but they worked great otherwise.
Sunny@slrpnk.net 1 week ago
A set of four what? I’m sorry, not quite following.
OminousOrange@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
Sorry, four of the power to ethernet plugs. You put one near your router to essentially supply internet to your house’s electrical circuits, then distribute the others where you need them, such as office, living room if you want to connect a TV or console, etc.