Hey everyone! I'm having some issues with my internet speed on my PC. I'm using a fiber connection (50/20) and I have an ethernet cable connected to a TP-Link AV600 Nano Powerline Adapter. Normally, I only get about 20 Mbps on my PC, but when I try the powerline setup on a PC that's closer to the router, it scores around 48 Mbps. I'm wondering if the lower speed on my PC is due to a faulty network interface card (NIC), the distance to the router, or something else entirely. Any help or advice would be really appreciated, as I'm not too savvy with internet stuff!
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In my experience, powerline adapters should match wired speeds if everything is operating correctly. However, many folks find that powerline connections often underdeliver, especially in older buildings or in homes with lots of electrical devices.
It sounds like your powerline adapter could be the culprit here. They can be quite hit or miss, depending on your home’s wiring and any electrical interference.
Powerline adapters can sometimes be glitchy due to electrical noise in your house. They often struggle to maintain good speed, especially across different circuits. If you can, running ethernet cabling through your house would ultimately give you the best results!
Looks like you might have an issue with the powerline adapter. Try using an ethernet cable to plug your PC directly into the router and see the speeds you get there.
You mentioned you're on fiber, but the speeds you’re getting really indicate you might not be receiving the full service. Also, powerline adapters often underperform compared to a direct ethernet connection, especially in older homes. If it's possible, try running ethernet directly from the router as that would provide the best connection quality.
Yeah, I understand that now. I think I might look into running an ethernet cable directly after I sort this out.
When I connected directly to the router, I clocked about 53 Mbps download which is much better than I get through the adapter.