Homeplugs

JACOB_92 · 20-08-2009, 8:43 PM

Hi,

i have a 100% wireless connection to the PSN but i still get quite alot of lag in games like call of duty 4, and because my ps3 is quite far away from my router i am considering getting homeplugs, but would they make any difference? and do they effectively give u a wired connection. if they do make a differnce, i'd be grateful if any1 could reccomend any particular homeplugs that are on the cheep side.

thanks

Fmrl · 20-08-2009, 9:12 PM

I've got a couple of Newlink Powerline 200s - really easy to set up (well, all I did was plug them in!). They come with a diagnostic CD that runs on a PC and it reported I was getting 140mbps throughput which isn't bad at all. I guess this is dependant on how noisy your internal wiring is though.

I got a pair for about 60 quid so one is currently plugged into my broadband router and one into my PS3 but I'm thinking of buying a third so I can connect my PC to it too (it's currently connected via wireless). I used to have my PS3 connected via wifi too but it was just too laggy for gaming.

The only problem I have now is I've run out of excuses for being rubbish at COD4

JACOB_92 · 20-08-2009, 9:38 PM

thanks alot, so u would say that they have decreased the lag would you?

Fmrl · 20-08-2009, 10:46 PM

Yes, it seemed to improve connectivity. Unfortunately due to the way COD4 works I don't think it cures the lag problem though (eg. if you join a game where everyone including the host is in the US then you're still going to have a bit of a struggle).

goldwater666 · 25-08-2009, 1:48 PM

I use 85mbps homeplugs from here cost £45 or so for a pair with the leads etc.

No problems with them and 20meg BB from Virgin.

My network is BB modem in to router, wired to a PC, wireless to a laptop and homeplugs to PS3.

No conflicts, no problems as FMRL says they are plug n play

gunner84 · 29-08-2009, 10:38 AM

ive used homeplugs for ages now and they are proberly one of the best things ive purchased , i always had a stable connection with them , i got mine of amazon

BIONIC MAN · 05-09-2009, 6:07 PM

Hi all

I'am sorting out my nw house buliding works etc, at the mo I have my sky router pluged in upstairs connected to my PC and running my PS3 wireless.

How do these homeplugs work ? and would I be better off chasing a cable from the router direct to the PS3 or would I loss any signel due to cable lengh ? ?

Thanks

Uridium · 05-09-2009, 6:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BIONIC MAN

Hi all

I'am sorting out my nw house buliding works etc, at the mo I have my sky router pluged in upstairs connected to my PC and running my PS3 wireless.

How do these homeplugs work ? and would I be better off chasing a cable from the router direct to the PS3 or would I loss any signel due to cable lengh ? ?

Thanks

If your doing works already just put Cat6 cable in. Homeplugs are good (better than wi-fi) but will never beat a wired connection.

Docta teef · 06-09-2009, 4:30 PM

I ve got a couple of Homeplug AV's on in my cinema and one connected to my router in the living room. Though they're connected i cannot get a fast enough connection to stream media between my server pc and the cinema pc anyone any pointers

Fmrl · 06-09-2009, 7:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Docta teef

I ve got a couple of Homeplug AV's on in my cinema and one connected to my router in the living room. Though they're connected i cannot get a fast enough connection to stream media between my server pc and the cinema pc anyone any pointers

Did your homeplugs come with diagnostic software so you can see what transfer speed you're getting?

kingcr33ch · 07-09-2009, 8:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Docta teef

I ve got a couple of Homeplug AV's on in my cinema and one connected to my router in the living room. Though they're connected i cannot get a fast enough connection to stream media between my server pc and the cinema pc anyone any pointers

What speed can your plugs handle?

Docta teef · 07-09-2009, 7:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fmrl

Did your homeplugs come with diagnostic software so you can see what transfer speed you're getting?

The software hasn't got a daignotic bit but i had a mess with the settings last night and turned on its quality of service function and set it to media streaming i think its done the job.

Fmrl · 08-09-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Docta teef

The software hasn't got a daignotic bit but i had a mess with the settings last night and turned on its quality of service function and set it to media streaming i think its done the job.

Nice one, I'm glad you've fixed it.