Hey everyone! I've been using a powerline passthrough adapter for my ethernet connection, and it's been great for getting a stable connection without running a long cable through the house. Recently, I upgraded to a new router and increased my internet plan. My Wi-Fi and a PC connected directly to the router are hitting around 500mbps, which is awesome. However, the PC that's connected through the powerline adapter is only getting about 70mbps. Are powerline passthrough adapters usually this slow? My model is TP-Link and it's marked for 1000mbps, so I thought it should handle more speed. Could the wiring in my house be affecting this? It's not a long distance—about 8 to 9 meters. I'm just trying to figure out if I should invest in a new adapter or if I'd run into the same issue. Cheers!
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The speed you're getting really depends on a few factors, mainly your home’s wiring and how far the powerline signal has to travel. It’s also worth checking if your PC has a gigabit ethernet port. If it only has a 100mbps port, that could mean you're hitting a maximum speed limit there too. In your case, an ethernet cable directly connected to the router gives you great speeds, but the adapter is just not matching that performance. It's quite possible it's an issue with the adapter or the wiring in your house affecting the signal.
Yeah, if you're getting good speeds with a direct cable, it's likely related to the adapter or your electrical wiring. Sometimes older homes have dated wiring that doesn't handle powerline signals well. It might be worth trying a newer, higher-rated adapter to see if that improves things.