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Powerline Networking won't allow simultaneous wired and wireless connections
So I've got one Powerline adapter connected to my modem (room 1) and the second powerline adapter connected to my router (room 2). Wi-Fi works great. Here's the issue: I'd like to be able to plug my ...
Hi mccauliflower,
Is your modem a modem/router or just a plain modem? If it is just a plain modem, then your setup will not work. The problem with that kind of setup is that the modem will only recognize one connection at a time. If the router gets the connection first via the 2nd powerline then the laptop wired to the 1st powerline with the modem will not be able to get a connection. This is a modem limitation. If you happen to have a modem/router type of modem, then it should work as it caters 2 or more connection at the same time.
mccauliflower wrote:I've tried the standard Powerline arrangement (modem to router to powerline) but the Wi-Fi doesn't reach room2.
That's why I suggest the wifi extender. It is designed for that need.
Well, you're going to think I'm joking (or just being difficult) but I neglected to mention room3, which is where I've got a Wi-Fi Extender.
I'm making my house sound really huge but it's really only 1500 square feet. I've tried many, many different arrangments, and Wi-Fi Extenders have always been involved (I tried one from Belkin, one from NETGEAR, and one from Amped Wireless).
My house is stone masonry, which could explain why I have such challenges. Or maybe it's just Comcast's fault.
Anyway, I think it's come down to this: either get a modem-router or get a Wi-Fi enabled powerline adapter.
Thanks again for all the advice.
mccauliflower wrote:Well, you're going to think I'm joking (or just being difficult) but I neglected to mention room3, which is where I've got a Wi-Fi Extender.
That's good. You know how these things work. You also know that you will have to be careful if you add a second extender or powerline wifi. You won't want them interfering with each other.