Look at the data rates too, the last time I looked, it ... was ...
veeeery .... slowwwww.... Then remember that your signal will be
impacting the power lines to some extent.
I use gain antennas where I can, not further than 50' away, which works
through extenders (repeaters). You might want to look at mesh
networking ($$$) as an option.
I run live video through my WiFi repeaters and if you're careful how you
set them up (listen only on 5 gHz, transmit only on 2.4 gHz to the main
router; no SSID broadcast, etc) you can optimize bandwidth, IF the
device(s) can talk on 5 gHz or plug into the extender directly.
I have 'Hardy board' siding, partly concrete; high loss.
Rick NHC
On 10/20/2019 5:36 PM, Ian Kahn wrote:
Tim,
Glad to help! Remember this was several years ago. Maybe things have
improved. Do your homework before coming to a conclusion. I just remember
all the hub-bub from a few years ago, when Internet-over-power line first
came up.
73 de,
Ian, NV4C
On Sun, Oct 20, 2019, 8:32 PM T Seed <[email protected]> wrote:
Ian
that’s exactly what I feared/expected … Thanks for the confirmation
Tim
On 21 Oct 2019, at 08:27, Ian Kahn <[email protected]> wrote:
I advise using caution with any Internet-over-power line solutions. Several
years ago there were companies that tried implementing Internet-over-power
line solutions, especially in Texas. Hams fought them tooth and nail (and
won) because these solutions caused so much RFI they left ham radio
useless.
Just my two cents' worth. Good luck finding a solution to your challenge.
73 de,
Ian, NV4C
On Sun, Oct 20, 2019, 8:04 PM a45wg <[email protected]> wrote:
Fellow Elecrafters,
I am trying to extend the
wifi based internet coverage in my property. Alas it has very thick
concrete walls with lots of re-bar in them, which is good for the odd
earthquake - but not so much for wifi.
I am trying to avoid at all costs of drilling holes in the walls
and using ethernet/Fibre/coax etc... With the effect that I havebeen
looking at wifi range extending.
I am familiar (and not that impressed with Wifi extenders) but I
have been looking at Powerline Extenders - which looks like a clever
solution - but one which sound like it should have a QRM-Health warning to
all Hams written all over it.
So does anyone use Powerline Wifi extenders ?
If so - any issues ...
Any models you would recommend (or suggest to avoid)
If you would like to read more on this technology the following link
should get you started ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomePlug
With this example from TP as to how they can be used
https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/powerline/tl-pa9020-kit/
Many thanks
Tim
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