Powerline AV and network switch or wi-fi router?

[sup3rcarrx7]

Hi guys,

I've been doing some research on powerline AV and I'm considering moving to powerline av from my current wi-fi repeater. The problem is I'm not seeing anything online that says you can plug in a 10/100 switch or something to a Powerline AV end and extend your network like that. Does anyone if this is possible? I'm aware that there are powerline av 10/100/1000 switches but it seems to be more cost effective if I use one of my spare switches I have laying around. I know the throughput will likely drop quite a bit but I can live with that. Any help would be great. Thanks

[Pehu]

It is possible. The throughput using powerline AV is far from advertized though (although reliable and can often compete with wi-fi) and I suggest you get AV600 powerline adapters (just to get the fastest possible throughput).

[brutal]

Are you using a repeater or an access point? Im not a fan of wireless repeaters because they essentially reduce wireless throughput.

[sup3rcarrx7]

Are you using a repeater or an access point? Im not a fan of wireless repeaters because they essentially reduce wireless throughput.

I do have an access point hooked up to one of the powerline adapters in the basement. I haven't checked the throughput recently as that access point is mainly for basic internet usage in the garage or something.

[brutal]

So i don't see why you wouldn't be able to plug in a switch at the other end of a powerline adapter its just a matter of are you okay with the speeds you're getting from it.

[sup3rcarrx7]

So i don't see why you wouldn't be able to plug in a switch at the other end of a powerline adapter its just a matter of are you okay with the speeds you're getting from it.

The wi-fi signal doesn't reach the area I have the Powerline adapter plugged into.

[knifefish]

Run ethernet cables to where ever you have to. Only option in my opinion for any desk style computer ie anything that is not a laptop or phone. Wifi for phone and laptop. Unless laptop in on desk than I would still just run hard wire. Hard wire ftw.

[Pehu]

Run ethernet cables to where ever you have to. Only option in my opinion for any desk style computer ie anything that is not a laptop or phone. Wifi for phone and laptop. Unless laptop in on desk than I would still just run hard wire. Hard wire ftw.

AV powerline is using 'hard wire' though and should work very well for most uses. And yes, naturally running ethernet cables everywhere is easily the fastest option, but certainly not the easiest and simply just not always possible.