All three are plugged directly into a socket - though two of them are shared double sockets. I fiddled with them for ages to even get this far. The process is actually pretty straightforward but Devolo saved money by producing one set of docs to cover many products and I found it very confusing to navigate.
Rob ----------------- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie NEW BOOK JUST OUT - The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> On 17 November 2014 09:07, Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> wrote: > And are they plugged directly into the wall? It can definitely degrade the > signal if they’re plugged into power adapters > > I do have another client in the enviable position of having a house that’s > too big for his wifi network, and even the powerline adapters are > struggling there. Looks like we’re going to install an ethernet cable from > the 4th to the 1st floor then place the main powerline adapter there > (currently it’s on the 4th). > > Regards > > Sam > [image: MacAmbulance] [image: facebook] > <http://www.facebook.com/macambulance> [image: twitter] > <http://www.twitter.com/macambulance> [image: linkedin] > <http://uk.linkedin.com/in/macambulance/> MacAmbulance Ltd. Providing > Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development *Sam Mullen ACMT* > +44 (0)7747778022 > [email protected] > www.macambulance.co.uk > MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration > number 8466597 > This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain > privileged or confidential information. If you have received this email in > error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. > > On 17 Nov 2014, at 09:03, Rob Beattie <[email protected]> wrote: > > I'm limited in which power sockets I can use but yes, I've moved them > around. I have the software installed and have updated it at least once. > I'll check again. > > I'll admit, I've been disappointed with it. > > Rob > > ----------------- > Rob Beattie > Freelance writer and book author > www.robbeattie.com > 07769 902820 > Twitter: @robbeattie > NEW BOOK JUST OUT - The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing > <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> > > On 17 November 2014 09:02, Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Hi Rob >> >> Have you tried a different power socket? Also try installing the Devolo >> cockpit software and click on Update, there might be firmware updates >> available. >> >> Regards >> >> Sam >> [image: MacAmbulance] [image: facebook] >> <http://www.facebook.com/macambulance> [image: twitter] >> <http://www.twitter.com/macambulance> [image: linkedin] >> <http://uk.linkedin.com/in/macambulance/> MacAmbulance Ltd. Providing >> Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development *Sam Mullen ACMT* >> +44 (0)7747778022 >> [email protected] >> www.macambulance.co.uk >> MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, >> registration number 8466597 >> This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may >> contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this >> email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. >> >> On 17 Nov 2014, at 08:19, Rob Beattie <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I bought the Devolo on Sam's recommendation and though it's made some >> difference I wouldn't call it a total success. It cuts out sometimes and >> has needed re-starting twice in a couple of months. Your experience may be >> better but it's not a miracle cure for poor wifi. IMO. >> >> Rob >> >> ----------------- >> Rob Beattie >> Freelance writer and book author >> www.robbeattie.com >> 07769 902820 >> Twitter: @robbeattie >> NEW BOOK JUST OUT - The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing >> <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> >> >> On 16 November 2014 17:25, Michael Simpson <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> That it early Christmas present for me. >>> >>> Many thanks >>> Michael >>> >>> Sent from my iPad Air >>> >>> On 16 Nov 2014, at 17:11, Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Best place to order it from is amazon as they have an excellent returns >>> policy if it doesn’t work. Usually being on a different ring circuit >>> doesn’t matter, as long as they meet at the same circuit box it should be >>> ok. >>> >>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Devolo-dLAN-500-Wi-Fi-Starter/dp/B00C5IA4TW >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Sam >>> [image: MacAmbulance] [image: facebook] >>> <http://www.facebook.com/macambulance> [image: twitter] >>> <http://www.twitter.com/macambulance> [image: linkedin] >>> <http://uk.linkedin.com/in/macambulance/> MacAmbulance Ltd. Providing >>> Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development *Sam Mullen ACMT* >>> +44 (0)7747778022 >>> [email protected] >>> www.macambulance.co.uk >>> MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, >>> registration number 8466597 >>> This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may >>> contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this >>> email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. >>> >>> On 16 Nov 2014, at 16:36, Michael Simpson <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks Sam, Found dLAN 500 listed in Currys, >>> I only need it in the garage the singles are strong everywhere else. >>> I can't see any mention about ring main, do you know if this is a >>> requirement or will there be a stronger single from the house. >>> Michael >>> >>> Sent from my iPad Air >>> >>> On 16 Nov 2014, at 15:53, Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> I’d go for a Devolo Wifi powerline adapter kit. You can configure it to >>> create a wifi network with the same name & password as your BTHub, which is >>> generally more stable than wirelessly extending an existing network. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Sam >>> >>> [image: MacAmbulance] [image: facebook] >>> <http://www.facebook.com/macambulance> [image: twitter] >>> <http://www.twitter.com/macambulance> [image: linkedin] >>> <http://uk.linkedin.com/in/macambulance/> MacAmbulance Ltd. Providing >>> Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development *Sam Mullen ACMT* >>> +44 (0)7747778022 >>> [email protected] >>> www.macambulance.co.uk >>> MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, >>> registration number 8466597 >>> This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may >>> contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this >>> email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. >>> >>> On 16 Nov 2014, at 15:51, Michael Simpson <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> I'm often in my garage and get low Wi-Fi and phone connections. Was >>> thinking about the BT TP LINK 150Mbps Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender as I >>> have BT Infinity and should be comparable with the home hub 3. Little >>> point in asking BT any questions about it as they just read from a sheet of >>> useless info. >>> Any experience of it or of better devices. Do I use it in the garage or >>> plug it in a house socket. I read at some time these devices only work on >>> the same ring main. 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