When to use PLC Wi-Fi
It is important that you use the Wi-Fi PLC devices in situations where you are really going to take advantage of it. If you use them without taking into account some key factors, you could run into problems and not really improve the connection. You could see that the speed is very limited or that you have continuous cuts.
The electrical wiring is in good condition
A very important point is that the electrical wiring be in good condition. These devices work through the electrical network. You are going to connect one next to the router, while the other will be plugged into another power connector in another area of the house. If the electrical wiring is in poor condition, for example if the house is old, you could have problems.
Also, sometimes it is not ideal if you have to connect them in areas of the house that are on different circuits in the house. This means that they are separated by a circuit breaker and will not work with the highest quality. It usually happens if you place them on different floors of the house, for example.
You are going to place them in areas without interference
Another essential factor is that you place the PLC devices in places where they will not have interference. If you make the mistake of putting them near devices that could have a negative influence, such as a device that uses Bluetooth, a microwave, or near electronic equipment in general.
If you know that you are going to put it in an isolated area from all this that we have mentioned, then go ahead. PLC Wi-Fi devices should work fine and you could improve the connection. In addition, you can also connect the devices via Ethernet cable on some models.
They are quality devices.
This is something that you can apply to any other device you use. It is important to have good WiFi PLCs. Otherwise, the connection will not improve and may even get worse. If you use ones that are not dual band, do not have a good maximum speed or even saturate as soon as you connect 3 or 4 devices to the wireless network, they will be of little use to you.
Always check carefully which one you are going to buy. You can see ratings from other users, analyze the features well and see if it will really improve your connection or not.
You need to take the connection away
The idea of PLC devices is to bring the connection to more distant areas of the house. If you are going to connect not too far from the router and what you are looking for is maximum speed, keep in mind that PLCs will always lose something. A good option is to use Ethernet cable directly.
You can also opt for a repeater in case you are going to connect closer. They are cheaper and for cases in which you do not have to connect very far, they can be more than valid.
Alternatives to PLC devices
What alternatives are there to PLC devices? You really have several options. A very good one is to install a Mesh Wi-Fi system. It is the best to cover a large area, since they can reach hundreds of square meters. It is true that they are more expensive devices, but a good solution to have maximum speed and stability.
You can also choose to put a access point elsewhere in your home. In this case you would have to carry out an installation, since you would have to pass a network cable to that place. It is ideal for not losing signal and being able to connect other devices with the maximum guarantees.
In addition, as an alternative you will always have the use of wireless repeaters. Of course, they do not have that much range. You should use them only if the distance is not excessive. That will help you have a good, stable connection with good speed.
