Will the speed of Netgear Powerline PLW1000V2 achieve 5Ghz speed if deployed in a bedroom?

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Hi there,I have just deployed a pair of Tenda (Chinese brand) powerline.&nbsp; One is a homeplug connected to Ethernet port of the fiber internet router on the stair landing and the other is a powerline with WiFi extender deployed in my bedroon three floors ups.&nbsp; The WiFi unit can only be connected at 2.4Ghz.&nbsp; I was testing the speed while in&nbsp; bedroom.&nbsp; It is: download 30 mbps; upload 40 mbps.&nbsp; I am thinking of buying a pre-owned Netgear PLW1000V2 WiFi Extender.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am seeking knowledge from someone who is conversant with the powerline connection.&nbsp; &nbsp;I envision as the connection is done through electricity wires undeterred by walls and other obstacles,&nbsp;&nbsp;the Netgear PLW1000V2 which can be connected at 5.0 Ghz can help boost the internet speed in my bedroom?&nbsp;Thank you,&nbsp;Sharak&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

plemans · Accepted Answer

It depends on what is the bottleneck in your system. The 2.4ghz you're testing with, or the powerline itself.&nbsp;
Powerline speeds to get interference and slow downs from other devices on your powerline network (think arc fault, surge protectors, etc) and crossing over circuits adds distance and slow downs as well.&nbsp;
Your best bet? hardwiring in a pc/laptop to the connection and test its speeds. If its still the 30-40mbps, it might be a distance/interference issue with the powerline. Switching to a different set might get you a little more speed but its a bit doubtful. If you pull 100mpbs directly wired, then you'll see benefits to upgrading to one with 5ghz.&nbsp;
Or you could simply add an access point versus a new powerline adapter.&nbsp;
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Something else to keep in mind is moca adapters (ethernet over coax). They tend to have higher speeds versus powerline if you have that option
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Will the speed of Netgear Powerline PLW1000V2 achieve 5Ghz speed if deployed in a bedroom?

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