I just got a powerful PC from a friend, but it only has Ethernet, and since I don't have a direct connection, I picked up a TP-Link powerline adapter. I tested the speeds and I'm only getting around 13 Mbps. In contrast, my phone over WiFi shows speeds of about 400 Mbps. What could be causing such a huge difference in speeds? Any suggestions on how to improve this?
2 Answers
Powerline adapters rely heavily on quality wiring in your house. If the wiring is old or if there's interference, you might get poor speeds. You could also check if there are any other strong devices on the same power circuit that might be causing interference. Sometimes, WiFi still ends up performing better because it's less restricted by wiring.
That sounds strange! Powerline adapters can be hit or miss. If you're in a large house or have old wiring, the signal can degrade a lot, making it worse than WiFi in some cases. Just a thought, have you tried moving the adapter to a different outlet? That sometimes helps improve connectivity.
Thanks for the tip! I'll try changing the outlet and see if that helps.
Good point! I guess my house might need some upgrades. I'll check that out.