Powerline adaptors


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I needed to move my NAS upstairs but running an ethernet cable wasnt an option so got some Develo powerline adaptors how can i find out how fast the transfer rate is between PC and NAS?
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Press CTRL-SHIFT-ESC to launch Task Manager, then select 'Performance' on the tabs on the left and then look at Ethernet.
 

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kelper said:
Press CTRL-SHIFT-ESC to launch Task Manager, then select 'Performance' on the tabs on the left and then look at Ethernet. Dont see any ethernet?
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When im sending photos to the NAS this pops up 1673700361549.png
 

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How are you connecting to the Powerline? I would use an ethernet cable.
 

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kelper said:
How are you connecting to the Powerline? I would use an ethernet cable.
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i am using ethernet cables, one from router to powerline adaptor, another one from the other powerline adaptor to the NAS
 

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OK. But if you moved (temporarily) the ethernet cable to your PC, my method would work. You might also be able to see the data transfer rate in the router's user interface?
 

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kelper said:
OK. But if you moved (temporarily) the ethernet cable to your PC, my method would work. You might also be able to see the data transfer rate in the router's user interface?
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ok will try that when i get home, thanks
 

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It will be interesting to see if moving the cable makes any speed difference.
 

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    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
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    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
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kelper said:
It will be interesting to see if moving the cable makes any speed difference.
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Ok im at the Laptop & NAS, so what do you want me to do?
 

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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8850H CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.59 GHz
    Motherboard
    HP 842D
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Quadro P3200
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    Samsung 980 1TB M.2
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    MX Master 3
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    500MBPS
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Use File Manager to do a large transfer from laptop to NAS and vice versa and note the speed as you did in post #4. Try it as is and then with the Powerline adapter connected to your laptop instead of your router.
Is your laptop connected via wifi or ethernet?
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.2894
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    fanless
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
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    Webroot
kelper said:
Use File Manager to do a large transfer from laptop to NAS and vice versa and note the speed as you did in post #4. Try it as is and then with the Powerline adapter connected to your laptop instead of your router.
Is your laptop connected via wifi or ethernet?
Click to expand...
WI Fi
 

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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8850H CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.59 GHz
    Motherboard
    HP 842D
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Quadro P3200
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    Samsung 980 1TB M.2
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please proceed!
 

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    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
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    fanless
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
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    Webroot Secure Anywhere
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    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
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    Atom N450 1.66GHz
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    2GB
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My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 11 pro
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Zbook
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8850H CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.59 GHz
    Motherboard
    HP 842D
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Quadro P3200
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 1TB M.2
    Toshiba KXG50ZNV512G M.2
    Crucial P5 Plus 2TB M.2
    Mouse
    MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    500MBPS
    Browser
    Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows defender
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  • OS
    Windows 11 pro
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Zbook
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8850H CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.59 GHz
    Motherboard
    HP 842D
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Quadro P3200
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 1TB M.2
    Toshiba KXG50ZNV512G M.2
    Crucial P5 Plus 2TB M.2
    Mouse
    MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    500MBPS
    Browser
    Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows defender
File Explorer 1673718697201.png
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.2894
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    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    fanless
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
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    Laptop
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    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
    Browser
    Brave
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    Webroot

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    HP Zbook
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8850H CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.59 GHz
    Motherboard
    HP 842D
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Quadro P3200
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 1TB M.2
    Toshiba KXG50ZNV512G M.2
    Crucial P5 Plus 2TB M.2
    Mouse
    MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    500MBPS
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You posted my attachment! No results.
 

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    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
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    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
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    Atom N450 1.66GHz
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    2GB
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post 15
 

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You need to bear in mind the topology of your network. If you only have one router then everything will go back through that to reach the destination, which could mean an uphaul and downhaul over the same link making the transfer much slower than you would think.

The type of Powerline adapter, your house wiring and any fuses or MCBs you have can also impact the speed you get.

I use them and get about 50mb/s to the internet through them and around 40mb/s shunting stuff with only around the LAN due to my network layout.
 

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    Win11 26100.3194
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    Dell Latitude 7430
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1270P 2.20 GHz
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    Dell
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