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gpalacio
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Sep 22, 2017
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powerline extender PLW1000, need help boosting signal range across the wires

The Powerline setup works great within the house, but I'm trying to get the receiver to work in a second structure on my property.  When I plug it in at the second location about 150 feet away, I onl...
  • michaelkenward's avatar
    Sep 23, 2017

    150 feet may be stretching it, depending on the quality of the mains circuit. I do about 50 feet and see some speed loss.

     

    Netgear advises against using "extension blocks", although I find that they work just fine. I do, though, avoid using extensions that have surge suppression or any other "mains cleaning" technology.