Mini Connectors

Some advice please.
I was on 35-40 Mbps with BT and using one of their Mini Connector Kits because it wasn't convenient to use the ethernet cable between the computer and the router (all worked well).
Now, I am with Zzoomm and am getting 150 Mbps and still using the Mini Connector Kit, when I turn on in the morning all is good and getting 160 Mbps but much later in the afternoon it drops to 5-8 Mbps and the Connectors get pretty hot.
I am thinking although my computer is quite old (10 yrs) it's the Connectors that is the problem, can anyone please recommend come kind of powerline ethernet connectors that would sort me out.

Thanks

"Mini Connectors" can you provide a link to details or a picture?

yes here https://www.bt.com/help/tv/getting-set-up/setting-up...

Edited by sue44 (Thu 01-Sep-22 13:42:02)

Post deleted by ferretuk

sorry did I do something wrong?

Absolutely not - I deleted my post as you'd supplied the link to the Mini Connectors, as had I.

Oh okay thanks

Do you need the power pass through on them (ie the ability to plug into the socket on the front)? Ideally powerline adapters should be plugged directly into a socket rather than on an extension - when I have used them myself I liked having the socket on it so I could plug it into the wall and then plug other items into the socket on the powerline adapter.

In the past I generally used Netgear adapters but I am afraid I haven't used powerline for some time as I tend to just use wireless for most things now. Something like this is the sort of thing I would put on my shortlist.

This might be worth a read as well.

PS - how far is the computer from the router and could you get a wireless signal there? If you could get a decent wireless signal then it may be easier and cheaper just to get a USB wireless adapter for the PC and forget about powerline altogether.

Edited by ian72 (Thu 01-Sep-22 14:10:16)

No I don't need the power to pass through them, yes I know to plug them directly into a socket.

Thanks for the link's very interesting looks like the kind of thing I need.

The computer is not that far away it's in a different room form the router and down the hall about 10-15 mtrs just didn't want all that wire hanging about.

I have a usb wireless LAN card plugged in my computer but thought you get better speed with ethernet.

You do get better speed with ethernet than wired in equal circumstances. You may not get better speeds with PowerLine than wireless - depending on your electric cabling and how much the walls impact wireless. You may find that a good modern wireless card (such as Wifi 6) could actually allow you to run wireless at the same speed as your Internet connect. Cheaper than PowerLine and could be a better solution (and uses less electricity).

Thanks ian 72 for all your help you have given me quite a bit to think about.

Looking at the link you sent for the Powerline Extender, 1000Mbps, Wall-plug ,1 Port, Extra Outlet (they are £50 not a bad price looking at some of the others) and do look like they would be the answer. The cabling is ok.

I will look into the wireless option is it a Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter? I have tried to google it but become more confused.

Why can't you use wifi? There are many wifi systems that you can get these days. Powerline adapters are really best avoided, They might work better if they are both plugged into the same ring main. An ethernet cable is really best but may not be easy to install.

What router do you have as that will tell us the best wifi it can support?

EDIT : For Wifi6 you might also want to look at 802.11ax. Must admit I haven't bought wifi adapters for a while so not fully up to date on all the options.

Edited by ian72 (Thu 01-Sep-22 16:07:03)

Why can't you use wifi?
I didn't say I couldn't use wifi I said I will look into it.

The powerline adapters are plugged into the same ring main. I would like to get advice on a better powerline adapter than the ones I am using.

I could use ethernet cable but didn't want yards of cable over the house.

Before you do that, just check the current adapters to see if the vents are blocked with dust/fluff - maybe a quick vacuum.

It surprises me that they get hot during te day.

What router do you have as that will tell us the best wifi it can support?
The router is Icotera thats what it says on the router.

I think I will stick with the powerline option you have given me some good links to investigate.

Edit to say will look into the 802.11ax usb

Edited by sue44 (Thu 01-Sep-22 16:23:30)

In reply to a post by sue44:

I think I will stick with the powerline option

I say this with the upmost respect, powerline adapters should always be used as a final throw of the dice when every other possible option has been attempted and you have no where else to go.

I say this with the upmost respect, powerline adapters should always be used as a final throw of the dice when every other possible option has been attempted and you have no where else to go.

This matches my experience. I used to make use of power adaptors to provide connectivity to a room at the far end of the house from the router that was beyond effective WiFi range. While they appeared to work quite well, over a period of some months there were all sorts of issues like connections mysteriously dropping or suddenly going very slowly.

I replaced them with a mesh WiFi system that's performed brilliantly and stays reliable. Powerline adaptors have their place when there's no other alternative but really should be a last resort.

Edited by ashdown (Thu 01-Sep-22 20:28:18)

Thanks ashdown

I must also say powerline have the same issues as you and as others have said. I find they’re very slow, at times, others fine, sometimes drop. I tried all the brands and in the end like others switched to a mesh.