Powerline
Powerline is a way of running a network connection off the power circuit.
This can help you connect to the network in a place where it is difficult to get to with WiFi or cable.
How does a powerline work?
A powerline needs at least 2 adapters that can communicate with each other.
This communication is entirely through the power grid.
The adapters can translate the electrical signal into a data signal and vice versa.
One of the adapters must be connected to your modem or router.
How fast is a powerline?
There are different models that offer different speeds.
Currently, the maximum theoretical speed of the technology is about 2500Mbps.
In de praktijk ligt de maximu snelheid vaak eerder rond de 1000Mbps
The speed may also be lower depending on the quality of your power grid.
Why powerline?
A powerline offers a great solution in the following situations:
- You would like to connect by cable, but you cannot get the cable from the modem to the desired location.
- You want a WiFi connection in a place where a WiFi amplifier does not work well.
- Sommige powerline adapters komen met een "passthrough As a result, you won't lose an outlet!
- You already have a powerline adapter and want to further expand your network.
Conclusion
Powerline is an interesting technology that can offer solutions to tricky scenarios.
Some offer built-in WiFi connections, others do not.
