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Powerline vs wireless
Hi I am after some advice, I am about to buy a DUO v2 with 2x2tb drives which I will use predominantly for storage of photos etc and streaming of music. Due to the layout of my house I will be u...
Difficult to say.
Wired ethernet would be best. Do you own the property? Have you consulted a cabler for an expert opinion as to whether they could cable it and how much it would cost? Most places can be wired if you know how. In a multi-level building it can sometimes involve running conduit on the outside wall.
As for Powerline vs wireless, you'd have to try it to find out. A lot depends on things such as how your house is wired for electricity. An electrician might be of assistance in helping determining whether it would work well or not, but by the time you call an electrician out you may as well just give it a go and find out.
Wired ethernet would be best. Do you own the property? Have you consulted a cabler for an expert opinion as to whether they could cable it and how much it would cost? Most places can be wired if you know how. In a multi-level building it can sometimes involve running conduit on the outside wall.
As for Powerline vs wireless, you'd have to try it to find out. A lot depends on things such as how your house is wired for electricity. An electrician might be of assistance in helping determining whether it would work well or not, but by the time you call an electrician out you may as well just give it a go and find out.
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