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aliarato92
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May 31, 2024

Powerline Extender, Wall Plug

I’m wondering if the Powerline extenders work for wired internet for a work from home setup? I would assume yes since they would be plugged into the modem with an Ethernet cable and then plugged into my meraki with another Ethernet cable but I’ve never tried one and I don’t want to spend the money if it won’t work. Thanks!
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  • Interest121's avatar
    Interest121
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    Oct 29, 2024
    aliarato92 wrote:
    I’m wondering if the Powerline extenders work for wired internet for a work from home setup? I would assume yes since they would be plugged into the modem with an Ethernet cable and then plugged into my meraki with another Ethernet cable but I’ve never tried one and I don’t want to spend the money if it won’t work. Thanks!

    Yes, Powerline extenders can be a good solution for providing wired internet for a work-from-home setup. To set up, you plug one adapter into a power outlet near your modem and connect it with an Ethernet cable, then plug a second adapter into an outlet near your Meraki device (or directly into your work device) and connect it with another Ethernet cable.

     

    This setup provides a stable, wired connection without the need for long Ethernet cables running across the room. Powerline extenders generally offer reliable speeds for most work applications, and they introduce minimal latency, making them suitable for tasks like video calls and file sharing.

     

    For the best performance, plug the adapters directly into wall outlets on the same electrical circuit, avoiding power strips or surge protectors, which can interfere with the signal.

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 01, 2024
    aliarato92 wrote:
    I’m wondering if the Powerline extenders work for wired internet for a work from home setup?

    Powerline is just a substitute for running Ethernet cables all over the place. It has not fancy controls.

     

    The quality depends on the quality of your local mains wiring. It doesn't like jumping over fuse multiple boxes and isolators.

     

    I would assume yes since they would be plugged into the modem with an Ethernet cable and then plugged into my meraki with another Ethernet cable but I’ve never tried one and I don’t want to spend the money if it won’t work. Thanks!

     

    I use Powerline to provide wired backhaul as a part of a Mesh network. I have never tried going straight out of a modem into a router. I have seen reports that it works, but I would be more confident if I had the first Powerline plug coming out of a router.