Do I need a mesh network

[Penfold7]

Yep. DHCP is off and it’s got a static IP outside the DHCP range of the main router. I’ve also disabled the firewall on this router.
Thanks.

[Penfold7]

Yep. DHCP is off and it’s got a static IP outside the DHCP range of the main router. I’ve also disabled the firewall on this router.
Thanks.

[Penfold7]

I’ll do some speed tests for you later for comparisons. I’ll also do a speed test wired to the power line plug by ethernet from my laptop if that would help??

[Penfold7]

I’ll do some speed tests for you later for comparisons. I’ll also do a speed test wired to the power line plug by ethernet from my laptop if that would help??

[PeterOz]

There is a problem with posting pics (they are sorting it out) I have a pic of what I would like you to test if.
you have this. A power point near the conservatory
By same circuit I mean that if you trip the breaker on the line the internet modem router is connected
then the power point that the 2nd AV600 is plugged into will also power off.

Access point is the better method rather than repeater.
I take it you do not have the access point hardwired to the main router.

[PeterOz]

There is a problem with posting pics (they are sorting it out) I have a pic of what I would like you to test if.
you have this. A power point near the conservatory
By same circuit I mean that if you trip the breaker on the line the internet modem router is connected
then the power point that the 2nd AV600 is plugged into will also power off.

Access point is the better method rather than repeater.
I take it you do not have the access point hardwired to the main router.

[Penfold7]

No the access point is wired to main router with power line network. It’s just unfeasible to hardwire unfortunately. I assumed I’d setup the 2nd router as an access point.

[Penfold7]

No the access point is wired to main router with power line network. It’s just unfeasible to hardwire unfortunately. I assumed I’d setup the 2nd router as an access point.

[Penfold7]

The only thing I’ve not done is set different wireless channels in each router. They are both on smart channels

[Penfold7]

The only thing I’ve not done is set different wireless channels in each router. They are both on smart channels

[PeterOz]

You are missing the main point.
Are they on the same circuit.
By same circuit I mean that if you trip the breaker on the line the internet modem router is connected to
then the power point that the 2nd AV600 is plugged into will also power off.

[PeterOz]

You are missing the main point.
Are they on the same circuit.
By same circuit I mean that if you trip the breaker on the line the internet modem router is connected to
then the power point that the 2nd AV600 is plugged into will also power off.

[Penfold7]

Yes. If I shut off power from the main CU to the ring main, then yes the power to the conservatory also goes. The trip switch is only there to isolate power to the conservatory to conform to building regs at the time and the fact it was a really old CU when conservatory built. It’s now a modern CU. Apologies if I wasn’t being clear. :-(

[Penfold7]

Yes. If I shut off power from the main CU to the ring main, then yes the power to the conservatory also goes. The trip switch is only there to isolate power to the conservatory to conform to building regs at the time and the fact it was a really old CU when conservatory built. It’s now a modern CU. Apologies if I wasn’t being clear. :-(

[Penfold7]

Ok, so done some speed tests this afternoon. Looking at the results that seem better than previous, I think I’m just seeing the inherent issues with powerline networking. Im using AV600 units, that have a 100Mbps ethernet port, so that’s 1 limit there already.

FTTC Connection 80/20

Sync at 74.5/19.9

Connection speed of powerline units to router approx. 120mbps.

Laptop Speed test Main Router
Wireless 62mbps
Wired 65mbps

Laptop Speed test Main router using Powerline Main House
48mbps

Laptop Speed test Main Router Using powerline in conservatory
25mbps

Phone Speed Main house
67mbps

Phone Speed Conservatory
64mbps

Also the laptop im using is quite old from around 2008 or 09. Its only got an older Realtek FE ethernet controller with a 100mbps port.
My sons PC is connected via a powerline and hes getting at least 60mbps, but his laptop is relatively new with a gigbit port etc.

in reality I dont think there is much more I can do, with the limitations I have unless I go and purchase a mesh system, which for my needs I think is overkill.

i might just change the 2nd router SSID and just uise that for connection to the printer and roku box.