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1200 Powerline
I am getting a faster speed test results from my wifi than I am through my $100 LAN connection through PL 1200. From 60 down to 30. I want over 100. Any idea why this is??
Powerline is sensitive to interference. Things that can impact its speed:
Distance. it might only be 1 outlet away but if its on a difference circuit, it has to go back to junction box and then to the other device.
Old/bad/poorly installed wiring/outlets.
Electronics poorly made or going bad can inject interference.
Arc fault breakers
Surge protectors
GFCI outlets
Some cell phone charges inject interference
high draw appliances
An easy test? put the 2 units on the same circuit with nothing else hooked up. If they work fine, its something within the home causing issues. You can troubleshoot to see if its a device causing the issue. Its a challenge because basically you have to unhook everything and gradually add device back in until you see which causes the inferference.