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Reddit mentions of D-Link Powerline Adapter Starter Kit Ethernet Over Power Gigabit AV2 Up to 2000Mbps MIMO Internet Network Wall Plug In (DHP-701AV)
Sentiment score: 7
Reddit mentions: 15
We found 15 Reddit mentions of D-Link Powerline Adapter Starter Kit Ethernet Over Power Gigabit AV2 Up to 2000Mbps MIMO Internet Network Wall Plug In (DHP-701AV). Here are the top ones.
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MIMO technology with beam forming provides simultaneous data streaming and greater coverageGreat companion for smart TVs game consoles media players and morePerfect for 4K HD video streaming and gamingConnect multiple adapters to expand wired network throughout your home1 Gigabit portPlug & Play to create a powerline network in seconds
Specs:
| Color | White |
| Height | 1.9 Inches |
| Length | 3.9 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | November 2018 |
| Size | 2000 Mbps |
| Weight | 0.3 Pounds |
| Width | 2.8 Inches |
To the OP it's likely that you're having 2.4Ghz interference. You could try a power line adaptor if you can get the landlords to hook you up. The D-link AV2 2000 was the only one that worked half decent for me.
http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Powerline-Adapter-Extender-DHP-701AV/dp/B00PVDJQHY
A lot of the bad reputation comes from cheapskates that use it wrong.
The most you can realistically achieve is 250-300mb/s and you need a good kit to do that with. If you aren't spending at least $70 it probably sucks and you should go buy a long ethernet cable or a wireless router that can be put in bridge mode.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PVDJQHY
Don't put them on the same circuit as noisy devices. This means electrical noise, usually introduced by devices with motors and/or cheap transformers. People who have high-end audio gear should know all about this problem causing a low frequency buzz.
http://greenwavefilters.com/dirty-electricity/ - Not suggesting their products, just a good article on dirty wall power.
I'm using a DS3 controller along with this Bluetooth adapter.
The adapter has a switch to choose between one of two modes.
In Xinput mode, the adapter supports a single DS3 controller and works out-of-the-box (w/o VirtualHere). I've never run into any problems in this mode.
In Direct Input mode, the adapter supports up to 4 controllers, but requires VirtualHere. Although I also haven't run into any problems in this mode either, I haven't tested it very much.
One thing you may want to add is some info regarding Ethernet-over-powerline which can be a great alternative to Wi-Fi (when hardwired Ethernet isn't an option). The current standard is called HomePlug AV2 MIMO with a claimed theoretical speed of 2000Mbps - this is what to look for if you're buying a new adapter.
There are two AV2 MIMO chipset manufacturers (that I'm aware of), Broadcom and Qualcomm. Broadcom-based AV2 adapters tend to outperform Qualcomm (according to this review), but the adapter manufacturers don't usually tell you which chipset they use. These two adapters are Broadcom-based. The first has a built-in AC filter so you can plug additional stuff into it w/o affecting the speed, the second is cheaper but has no filter (but a 10 foot extension cord makes a pretty effective filter).
Finally, in my own experience, I've found AMD hardware encoding to be much more susceptible to dropped packets and jitter versus software encoding. If your network circumstances aren't ideal and you're getting dropped frames, try software encoding.
edit: formatting
I've read that dropping a fishing line through the drywall, and then tying the cable to it is the way to go. That requires two people, or one wife, working in tandem though, and I'd do better to just spend the money on the powerline adapter.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PVDJQHY/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile?th=1&psc=1
I highly recommend this dlink powerline network extender. I have a ps4pro; connecting to the 5ghz wifi i was noticing intermittent lag when on Ww2. After doing some research this was supposedly one of the better performing in the real world.
Edit: you may be experiencing packet loss
D-Link Powerline AV2 2000 Adapter Gigabit Extender Starter Kit (DHP-701AV) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PVDJQHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GcYpybQYGX9ZM
It's this. Runs Ethernet through electrical lines
I have this one: D-Link Powerline AV2 2000 Adapter Gigabit Extender Starter Kit (DHP-701AV) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PVDJQHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1XPZzbT0DX28Q
As for the ping, it's also about 2-3ms faster on Wi-Fi. I'm pretty sure my house just has shitty wiring. The powerlines would occasionally give me the disconnect symbol in rocket league too but it's flawless on Wi-Fi since I upgraded to 802.11ac.
Wanting 1Gbps will obviously increase the cost of the products, as they too must handle the speeds. D-Link do have a Gbps capable powerline; http://us.dlink.com/products/connect/powerline-av2-1000-gigabit-starter-kit/ But they do not sell it at microcenter.
On Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Powerline-Adapter-Extender-DHP-701AV/dp/B00PVDJQHY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454030402&sr=8-1&keywords=dlink+powerline-av2 . On sale for 35%, you can't beat it really.
I'd get this powerline kit. It should be good enough for now and in the future.
I use powerline adapters in my network and they work VERY good. The ping is substantially lower over powerline than it is via wifi (i get about 5 ms on powerline vs 25 on wifi). Now not all powerline adapters are created equal and not all homes will work as well with them as it's based of your internal home wiring. Make sure to get one rated at least 1 gigabit per second, supports MIMO, and meets the newer AV2 standard. Powerline is generally much more consistent than WiFi as well.
I get about 200Mbps via powerline to my Xbox One. Link to the models I use:
https://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Powerline-Adapter-Extender-DHP-701AV/dp/B00PVDJQHY
Slightly off topic but if your wifi is truly the issue, maybe give power line Ethernet a try. I just tried this out and much better connection than wifi. Assuming you have access to the router.
D Link AV 2000
This one has worked well for me:
https://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Powerline-Adapter-Extender-DHP-701AV/dp/B00PVDJQHY
...though I understand it may have more to do with the wiring in your home than the quality of the adapter. They also say to not use the other plug wherever you plug it in as it will reduce quality, but I've never noticed that and I have a powerbar running most of my entertainment center plugged in the other plug.
I've also been told that video card can play a big part, as it can be used to compress the video. I've used my steam link with both a SLI 670M setup, and now a 1080 - and like I said it's been very solid.
I do have endless issues with controllers... hoping they'll get those sorted soon.
I've used cheap TP link adapters in the past, but had much more success with the 2gbps D-Link adapters: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PVDJQHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xUlhAbQW0QGK6
MoCA should work fine, but isn't really the best value solution IMO (unless your modem/router already has it built in), Homeplug AV2000 can often get better speeds, and the adapters are cheaper https://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Powerline-Adapter-Extender-DHP-701AV/dp/B00PVDJQHY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474771465&sr=8-1&keywords=homeplug%2Bav2&th=1
I use these and they work pretty great. They are pricey, I know. Also, your experience may vary depending on the wiring in your home. Make sure to buy from somewhere that accepts returns.