D-link dap-1562

[slimoli]

I am very much interested in this AP/Bridge but there are no professional reviews yet. Basicaly, I wonder if I can replace my 200 Mbps powerline network with a pair of DAP-1562 and get at least twice the throughput. I can get now around 35 Mbps real throughput with my PLK300 but need a bit more to assure flawless HD streaming from my NAS. Any comment appreciated.

 

[stevech]

Is MoCA an option? Mine's around 60-70Mbps at the IP layer (net yield).

Wireless is always the last resort!

Beware raw bit rates (on the medium, wired or wireless) versus the net IP layer rates. With 802.11 WiFi the difference is about 0.6 or so. Much better with other/wired mediums. I've not used IP over power line, but I'd worry about noise on the power line coming and going.

 

[slimoli]

I have already too many splitters on my coax lines , I would rather try the 500 Mbps Powerlines , hoping for 70-80 Mbps real throughput. I agree wireless should be the last resort but this DAP-1562 seems to be much faster than conventional N gear. Thanks.

 

[stevech]

I have already too many splitters on my coax lines... Thanks.

Have a head-end bi-directional AMP ? They're inexpensive.

 

[slimoli]

Have a head-end bi-directional AMP ? They're inexpensive.

AMPs normally don't work well with satellite. I have Directv. My cables are also very old. They are splitted four times already. Thanks.