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PLW1000v2 - capped at 100mbps?
Hi all. I've been using PLW1000v2 & PL1000v2 for a while now on my home internet. I've been on a 100mbps plan & I was been getting between 70-90mbps which is fine. I've recently upgraded to a...
Just an fyi, you won't see 500mbps on a powerline device. Powerline devices loose speed quickly with distance, switching circuits, and interference. You should have a gigabit connection to it, but you won't pass those speeds with powerline. I didn't find a review of that specific device but the PL1200 has been tested and is slightly newer/faster. So it at least gives you a reference point for throughput. I'd take a look through its tested review. https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/lanwan-reviews/netgear-pl1200-powerline-1200-reviewed/
Like CrimpOn says, try different ethernet cables. Also, what router do you have? Could be the router isn't gigabit but tough to know without that model.