[R_Y_A_N_T_T]

Hi, the problem is that I have a Belkin N router which means my ps3 doesn't pick up a signal all that good (beacause the the PS3 has a G Receiver built into it) , so I was just wondering what would be better to get, a 'Wireless N gaming adapter' or some 'Homeplugs'. PLZ help

[Hooblue]

See here: What is a homeplug and do I need one?

[R_Y_A_N_T_T]

Thanks for the reply but i already know what a home plug is, its just that i don't if i should get the homeplugs or the gameing adapter

[R_Y_A_N_T_T]

Thanks for the reply but i already know what a homeplug is, its just that i don't know if i should get the homeplugs or the gameing adapter

[Hooblue]

Sorry, I wasn't trying to explain what a homeplug was, just demonstrate that according to most peoples opinions (and mine) a homeplug would be a better, more stable and often faster solution than wireless.

[R_Y_A_N_T_T]

Where would the cheapest place be to get one of these ?

[Jason56d]

Originally Posted by R_Y_A_N_T_T

Where would the cheapest place be to get one of these ?

I got mine from Scan, here:

nl-hpdual - Newlink NL-HPDUAL 85mbps Ethernet Homeplugs Twin Pack - Scan.co.uk

You can get ones for up to 200mbps, but obviously they are more expensive. Remember you need 2, thats why the twin packs are good. One for connection to your router and the other for ps3 etc.

To get free delivery you need to be an AVForum member with at least 20 posts. Otherwise, I don't think postage is that expensive.

[R_Y_A_N_T_T]

I take it that the 85mbps one's work just as good

[R_Y_A_N_T_T]

Does it matter if it's plugged into an extension socket or does it have to be plugged directly into the main socket ?

[nheather]

To get free delivery you need to be an AVForum member with at least 20 posts. Otherwise, I don't think postage is that expensive.

You also need to spend more than £75 now.

Cheers,

Nigel

[Cosby]

I use these:

Home Plug AV Push Button / SecureSync Mains Passthrough Piggy

Means you get round the issue of not having them plugged into an extension. I use them for my PS3 and can happily stream HD content

These might be worth a look too:

Home Plug AV Push Button / SecureSync Mains Passthrough Piggy 6

Belkin do a gigabit version now

[R_Y_A_N_T_T]

Thank you everybody for your replys, I now know the direction in which to take

[Jason56d]

I can stream HD content no problem using the 85mbs ones. Mine are plugged directly into a plug socket and not an extension lead, not tried it though.

[nheather]

Does it matter if it's plugged into an extension socket or does it have to be plugged directly into the main socket ?

They will work in an extension. They will also work on different rings mains provided that they have a common consumer unit.

But, the speed you actually get is determined by the interference on the mains. The 85Mbps is the carrier frequency so the theoretical maximum data speed is around half that.

You will get best speeds if

(i) The two communicating HomePlugs are on the same ring mains

(ii) The HomePlugs are connected directly to the ring mains - i.e. not on a spur or an extension (which is effectively a spur).

The rest is down to the state of your wiring and what equipment you have running on it which is largely beyond your control.

I had some 85Mbps first and found that I could mostly stream HD but I did get some stuttering. This was on high bit rate HDWMV samples. It was good enough but the stuttering now and then put me off so I upgraded to 200Mbps ones.

Cheers,

Nigel

[chalkywhyte]

I use the Belkin N router at home and my PS3 works fine with it.

I use homeplugs where i work and they are fine too.

Ideally you would want you're PS3 wired from the router for the best experience. But the netgear homeplugs i use are a fantastic solution if thats not possible.

Here is a test i did at my work home. Hope this helps.

Pre Power-Line Testing and results

I did a speed test with 3 different checkers and gave myself the averages score from the 3.

PC With Wireless (G) Dongle

speedtest.net = Download 7080 Mbps - Upload 860 kbps - Ping 20 ms
bbmax.co.uk = Download 7051 Mbps - Upload 1018 Mbps - Ping 38 ms
bbspeedchecker.co.uk = Download 6872 - Upload 1017 Mbps

Total average (Mean) = Download 7001 Mbps - Upload 950.3 Kbps - Ping 29ms

PS3 Wireless

I just did a connection test twice to get these results.

1st Test - Download 6100 Mbps - Upload 251.6 Kbps
2nd Test - Download 6700 Mbps - Upload 285.4 Kbps

Total average (Mean) = Download 6400 Mbps - Upload 268.5 Kbps

I then plugged the Power-Line kit in (into the wall in its own socket) and got the following results:

PC Wired From Power-Line Adaptor

speedtest.net = Download 7060 Mbps - Upload 900 kbps - Ping 20 ms
bbmax.co.uk = Download 7061 Mbps - Upload 1039 Mbps - Ping 41 ms
bbspeedchecker.co.uk = Download 6992 - Upload 1063 Mbps

Total average (Mean) = Download 7037 Mbps - Upload 1 Mbps - Ping 30.5ms

PS3 Wired

1st Test - Download 6700 Mbps - Upload 903.4 Kbps
2nd Test - Download 6300 Mbps - Upload 849.8 Kbps

Total average (Mean) = Download 6500 Mbps - Upload 876.6 Kbps

So as you can see there is a slight increase on the download speed on both the PC and PS3. With a slight upload increase on the PC but a substansial increase on the PS3.

I'd just like to add that i was getting 85% signal wirelessly on the PS3 and Excellent Signal on the PC beforehand.


Now for a final test.

I have a 6 plug extension in the wall with PC,PS3,Surround System,Printer, and TV plugged in. I then added the Powerline to the final socket. And heres the results:

PC Wired From Power-Line Adaptor In The Extension

speedtest.net = Download 6910 Mbps - Upload 1 Mbps - Ping 20 ms
bbmax.co.uk = Download 7028 Mbps - Upload 972 Kbps - Ping 42 ms
bbspeedchecker.co.uk = Download 6824 - Upload 945 Kbps

Total average (Mean) = Download 6920 Mbps - Upload 972 Kbps - Ping 31ms

PS3 Wired From Extension

1st Test - Download 6700 Mbps - Upload 864.2 Kbps
2nd Test - Download 6700 Mbps - Upload 767.5 Kbps

Total average (Mean) = Download 6700 Mbps - Upload 815 Kbps

So as you can tell plugging it into an extension hardly made any difference at all to the results. In the PS3 case it was even better at the Download speed.

Link to the Homeplugs i'm using.

Netgear 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch Kit: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo