How to Setup Powerline Networking & Speed Test - Linksys PLK300

A tutorial on how to setup a home Powerline Networking system. This video connects the Powerline Kit from Linksys Cisco (PLK300) from a normal switch to a home entertainment center with a PS3, Wii, Sony LCD TV with Internet connection, and a Blu-Ray player. Also, a review and speed test for performance purposes. Learn more at http://www.somelifeblog.com

Category:

Science & Technology

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• Home
• Networking
• Powerline
• Cisco
• Linksys
• PS3
• Wii
• TV
• Tutorial
• Guide
• Blu-ray
• Networks
• FIOS
• Cable
• Modem
• DSL
• Cisco Systems
• PlayStation 3
• network
• instruction
• guide
• power
• outlet

[somelifeblog]

@200Mbps being theoretical...get it; but generally speaking I have to say I get much closer to the 54Mbps on wireless than w/ powerlines. With a newer house (< 5 years) and on the same ring line, admittedly I was pretty disappointed in the performance.

[AgentGhost]

@somelifeblog

How fast is your internet and how fast do you need?

I wish my internet was that fast.

[somelifeblog]

@AgentGhost 35M down 15M up. I need as fast as I can get. :-)

[shriramvenu]

200Mbps is only the theoretical maximum just like 54Mbps for Wireless G. in practice you will never ever be able to get that speed. Power lines are an inherently noisy environemnt, and very difficult arena for high speed transmission.

Building wiring, the devices that are plugged to the same ring line and things that are on and off are the most prominant facts on performance. Distance is also another important factor.

[blue2136]

hey all those movies are my favourite, GOOD TASTE.

[Meduzi]

These ruin shortwave radio for hundred of metres. They are under investigation by several authorities.

[msingletary1984]

Really appreciate the video. I would like to see the latency and packet loss as well.

All of the problems are going to lie in the wire that was used to power the house (jacket and coating type) and the fact that that wire is not STP or UTP. I would imagine UDP communications and games would work great over powerline vs wireless while fire transfers might be comparable depending on the distance run of both.

The performance is also going to vary depending on WHICH sockets you use to Rx/Tx.

[yoma7519]

never place a ps3 over a cable box or anything that can overheat. that blocks the vents and can cause overheating on the ps3 and cable box due to blocking the vents. i understand if you dont have anymore room but im just giving you a tip

[neodelphi]

lots of torrent movies lol

[rsxhitman]

@dc619 it is smoother but the speed will vary depending on distance and line quality

[rsxhitman]

i have 6 pluglinks..3 floors apart. the throughput is slower then wireless (over lan transfers). It doesnt bottleneck the internet. It is WAY more reliable then wireless

[willeyboy2]

@Tubbs66 you shouldn't be legal