{"id":35361,"date":"2023-10-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=35361"},"modified":"2024-12-18T16:43:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T16:43:46","slug":"how-does-a-powerline-adapter-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/how-does-a-powerline-adapter-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does a Powerline Adapter Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connecting to the internet is vital. How else can you play your favourite online video game or stream the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/our-favourite-games-wed-love-to-see-as-tv-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TV shows<\/a>? A powerline adapter offers an alternative method to traditional Ethernet cables to deliver you a stable and consistent network throughout your home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t know what powerline adapters are or how they works? Then keep on reading for more!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Powerline-Adapter-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35395\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Powerline-Adapter-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Powerline-Adapter-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Powerline-Adapter-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Powerline-Adapter-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Powerline-Adapter-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Powerline-Adapter.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"289\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TP-Link-PowerlineAdapter-289x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35367\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TP-Link-PowerlineAdapter-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TP-Link-PowerlineAdapter.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Powerline Adapter?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A powerline adapter transforms your home\u2019s electrical wiring into a network, capable of transmitting internet to every room inside your house. What\u2019s even better, a powerline adapter simply requires a spare electrical outlet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With multiple powerline devices, you can create a stable powerline network within your own home, designed to deliver you a stable and consistent connectivity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should I Use a Powerline Adapter?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone can use a powerline adapter, but they are especially helpful to those living in large houses spread across multiple floors, or those with thick interior walls. All of these things can block the Wi-Fi signals from your router, leaving dead zones within your home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A powerline adapter helps to resolve this issue, with every adapter serving as a portable LAN, delivering a stable connection to all your devices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/who-needs-the-powerline-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35364\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/who-needs-the-powerline-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/who-needs-the-powerline-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/who-needs-the-powerline-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/who-needs-the-powerline.jpg 1192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: TP-Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/us\/powerline\/\">https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/us\/powerline\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages &amp; Disadvantages of a Powerline Adapter:\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages:\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get an internet connection\/network from any outlet &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically faster and more stable connection, in comparison to Wi-Fi&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ditches the requirement to run long Ethernet cables through your home&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some include an extra power socket \u2013 so you don\u2019t have to compromise on using up one of your much-needed outlets&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages:\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signals can be influenced by the quality and distance of your electrical wiring&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically underperform when plugged in extension cords \u2013 they should always be installed into a wall electrical outlet&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does a Powerline Adapter Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order for a powerline adapter to work, you\u2019ll need to install two separate adapters into your electrical outlets.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One will need to go into an outlet close to your router and be connected via an Ethernet cable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The second will need to be plugged into an outlet that\u2019s near to the devices that you wish to use. You\u2019ll need to connect your devices via an Ethernet cable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once connected to the internet, your device will send a signal to the adapter that your router is connected to. The first powerline adapter will then forward the signal to the second utilising your home\u2019s electrical wiring, and vice versa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-set-up-powerline.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35365\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-set-up-powerline.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-set-up-powerline-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-set-up-powerline-768x365.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: TP-Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/us\/powerline\/\">https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/us\/powerline\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boost Your Home Network<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to boost your home network? At <a href=\"http:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Overclockers UK<\/strong><\/a> you can find plenty of high-quality powerline adapters and other essential hardware to notably improve your home\u2019s connectivity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Shop Networking <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TP-Link-AV1000-300x270.png\" alt=\"TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Starter Kit:\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-35368\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TP-Link-AV1000-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TP-Link-AV1000.png 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Starter Kit:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports data transfer speeds of up to 1000Mbps <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plug and play compatible <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated power saving mode <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 x Gigabit Ethernet port <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/tp-link-av1000-gigabit-powerline-starter-kit-tl-pa7017-kit-nw-21y-tp.html\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TP-Link AV1300 3-Port Powerline Starter Kit:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 x Gigabit Ethernet ports <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 1300Mbps data transfer speeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plug and play compatible <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intergrated power sockets <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated power saving mode <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/tp-link-av1300-3-port-gigabit-passthrough-powerline-starter-kit-tl-pa8033p-nw-20v-tp.html\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TP-Link-AV1300-300x273.png\" alt=\"TP-Link AV1300 3-Port Powerline Starter Kit:\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-35369\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TP-Link-AV1300-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TP-Link-AV1300.png 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did you like this article?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/overclockers-uk-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"Overclockers UK\" class=\"wp-image-24299\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/overclockers-uk-1-300x300.png 300w, 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