How do you choose a powerline adapter?
Choose a powerline adapter
You can choose the right powerline adapter based on what you want to do with it. When you answer the following questions, you'll choose the best powerline for you.
- Do you want to connect devices via WiFi?
- Do you want extra network connectors in your house?
- Do you want to stream or game?
- How many adapters do you need?
- Do you have AC power with multiple phases?
Do you want to connect devices via WiFi?
You can use a powerline adapter with WiFi as a WiFi enhancer in your house. You can create an extra WiFi point in an area that doesn't have coverage yet. This allows you to provide your smartphone, tablet, or laptop with wireless internet. You can also go online wirelessly in your bedroom or in the attic. Not all powerline adapters have built-in WiFi. Keep this in mind if you want to add a WiFi point to your house.
Do you want an extra network connector at home?
Do you want to connect device via a network cable? Choose a powerline adapter with network connector. This allows you to provide your desktop computer, game console, or TV receiver with stable internet. Most adapters have 1 network connector. Do you want to connect multiple devices to the same room, like a computer and a printer? Choose a powerline adapter with multiple built-in connectors. To these adapters, you can connect up to 3 devices at the same time.
Do you want to stream or game?
Are you going to use the powerline adapter to game in the attic? Or do you want to stream your favorite series in the bedroom? Choose a set of powerline adapters with a higher throughput speed. You'll need this to game and stream without delays. We recommend a set with a speed of 1300Mbps or more. That way, you're sure you can watch your favorite movie or play your favorite games without problems.
How many powerline adapters do you need?
Do you want to provide one area in your home with a powerline adapter, or multiple areas? You'll have enough with 2 adapters if you just want to provide internet to one area. Do you want to provide 2 areas with WiFi or network? It's best to choose a set of 3 powerline adapters. A set of powerline adapters is easy to expand. You can simply expand an existing network with an extra station. That way, you can create coverage throughout your entire house.
Do you have AC power with multiple phases?
Many new houses have AC power with 3-phase connection. This can disturb the internet connection via power cords. A powerline adapter with automatic phase coupling prevents this. These adapters send the network signal over multiple phases. Thanks to this, you can put the adapters throughout your entire house without problems.
