Use of Powerline Adapters

Can you tell us how you have the AirPort Express configured?

Check the settings using AirPort Utility - Manual Setup

Wireless tab just below the below the icons, what is the setting for Wireless Mode?

Click the Internet tab, what is the setting for Connection Sharing?

AirPort Express settings are correct. I assume that the 200 in the model number of the Netgear adapter implies up to 200 Mbps operation?

Can you try another AirPort Express?

Bob, I don't know why I didn't think of asking this before but in an effort to get a better wifi signal to my devices is it feasible to use one of those powerline adapters to connect directly to my cable modem which is on another floor from the devices and then move the AEBS to the room where the devices are and connect it to the other powerline adapter? One concern I have is could that possibly damage the modem? If not would the speed of the connection be maintained to the AEBS through the house wiring and the adapter?

is it feasible to use one of those powerline adapters to connect directly to my cable modem which is on another floor from the devices and then move the AEBS to the room where the devices are and connect it to the other powerline adapter?

You can do this if your ISP supports it

One concern I have is could that possibly damage the modem?

Same as above

If not would the speed of the connection be maintained to the AEBS through the house wiring and the adapter?

Not as well as with a straight ethernet connection, but if you buy quality...Cisco/Linksys or Netgear are good...It should be OK. As with any "experiment", make sure of the store's return policy in case things don't work as expected. Some AC lines have more noise than others, so you really will not know until you try (or pay an electrician to take some measurements)

Bob Timmons wrote:

You can do this if your ISP supports it

One concern I have is could that possibly damage the modem?

Same as above

If not would the speed of the connection be maintained to the AEBS through the house wiring and the adapter?

Not as well as with a straight ethernet connection, but if you buy quality...Cisco/Linksys or Netgear are good...It should be OK. As with any "experiment", make sure of the store's return policy in case things don't work as expected. Some AC lines have more noise than others, so you really will not know until you try (or pay an electrician to take some measurements)

Thanks Bob, that would actually scare me. If I use them they'll be connected to the AEBS not directly to the modem. Don't need any more drama in my life. Thanks again. You're a big help as always.
John

I am sorry, but other than the usual suggestions of potential wireless interference issues, which can certainly cause serious speed and bandwidth issues on a network, I am afraid that I cannot offer any additional suggestions.

I've had my network drop to a crawl when a neighbor walked outside of his home talking on his cordless phone. I never could figure out what was causing the issues on the wireless here until by accident when I was out on the patio on the Internet and I noticed that he came out of his house talking on the cordless phone when my network crashed at the same time.

I would still be wondering what the intermittent issue was on the wireless network if I had not discovered this by accident.

I viewed this video and it seem like this guy may have got the ultimate solution for the Powerline Adapters. Check it out for yourself at this link _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELANiUtMra0_

Hi Jeb B,
I am not sure if this guy innovation and comments may be able to assist you in the throughput. I viewed this video recently and I thought it may be useful to share with you on their latest finding and comments on PLC adapters. What makes the throughput signal drop and it seem like they may have the ultimate solution to boost up the signal for the PLC adapters, but unfortunately is not in the market yet as they are sourcing for global business partner to launch their innovation. You may want to take a look at this video: *Surestreamer Makes WD Livewire Powerline Adapters Practical, Effective & Safe!* _ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELANiUtMra0_ Hopefully they can launch this product soon and we could benefit it from their innovation.