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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 only get a red light on the pick a plug display. Is there anyway to boost the signal to get it to work across this long distance?
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.
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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.