“WillWill the Actiontec - 500 Mbps Powerline Home Theater Network Adapter Kit work & provide internet service from my wireless internet modum to my pc? I have a fast wireless modum and I want to get the same upload and download speed on my desktop computer using the Actiontec - 500 Mbps Powerline Home Theater Network Adapter Kit. Will this powerline adapter do this and is it the right powerline adapter to use for a desktop computer? I make a lot of VOIP calls over the internet and I need a fast and secure upload and download speed without any pauses in between downloading and uploading, or I'll get dropped calls or worse yet the party on the line won't hear me speaking. I just want to know if I'm buying the right product that I'll be able to use with my desktop computer that will solve this problem for me. Thanks.”
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It really depends on the wiring in your home and the distance between the sending and receiving unit. You won't know for sure until you plug them in and try. DO NOT expect anything close to the rated speed even under the best circumstances. That is fiction. Less than 100MBS is typical and it maybe a good deal less. That being said, it is likely to be faster, more reliable and less prone to dropouts than wifi. When they work, they work well. My only caveat is this company has some quality control issues. There have been reports of these things dying within a few weeks or months for no apparent reason. I had one set that were rock solid for years. When one died, I bought replacements that died within a few weeks.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If your power lines are clean these devices work great in both up and download directions.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, this product is compatible.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Very short answer: YES. You cannot go higher than 500 MBPS in a home installation. This will be enough for the VOIP and anything that you can throw thru your desktop machine. You just need to be sure to use the same circuit for both ends of the extension via the adapters (you need two), which is very common in a household. Also, do not connect them to a power strip of any kind. They need to connect directly to the power outlet at the wall.
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