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Recent content by Robnw

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    Powerline for WAN connection

    FYI - I replaced the WAN connection with ethernet cable (and also removed one of the powerline wifis, for other reasons) and the whole network is much more stable than before. No daily loss of internet connectivity and much less frequent loss of wifi connectivity (though I don't know why this...
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    Powerline for WAN connection

    Thank you again, Tim. I'm going to run an ethernet cable for my WAN connection. But I'll also see if I can reduce the noise on the powerline. Rob
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    Powerline for WAN connection

    I believe I'm getting wifi drops at times (actual loss of wifi connectivity) and this might have increased since the move, but I'm not certain. Definitely I am getting loss of *internet* connectivity maybe a couple of times a day for a short period (maybe a couple of minutes): either pages will...
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    Powerline for WAN connection

    Thank you Tim. I'm pretty sure that the one that I have is 500 Mbps (this one: http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00AX9Z652/?tag=smallncom-20), though I see there's also a 200 model, possibly the older one. The plan I'm on is 25 Mbps download speed (and 2.5 Mbps upload). Rob
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    Powerline for WAN connection

    My basic question is: Is it reasonable to use Powerline for my WAN connection - that is, from my wifi router to my cable modem? I know that I can, what I'm wondering is: is this a dumb choice, perhaps because the Powerline network isn't stable or fast enough for a WAN connection? Should I...
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