Powerline

Powerline adapters

Organize your internet setup and get high-speed data transfer rates with a powerline adapters. Great  deals on powerline adapters, here at Student Computers.

What are powerline adapters?

Powerline adapters use the electrical wiring in your home or building to connect to your network. It's an alternative to running network cables through your home or building or using wireless.

How the powerline adapters work?

When you connect to the internet, your computer will send a signal to the adaptor that your router's connected to. The first adaptor will forward the signal to the second adaptor through the electrical wiring. The second adaptor will forward the signal to your router.

How to connect the powerline adapter?

1. Plug the first adaptor into an outlet near your router then connect the adaptor to the router via an Ethernet cable.
2. Plug the second adaptor into an outlet near your devices then plug your devices into the adaptor.

Are Powerline adapters good for gaming?

Since a powerline adapter's primary function is to create minimum lag, all powerline adapters are relatively good for gaming. A powerline adapter of speed range between 600-1200 Mbps provides a lag-free gaming experience.

Not sure which powerline adapters to choose? Read our poweline adpters guide