Network via mains adaptor advice needed

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My current TV is connected to the internet via a Netgear wireless print server (has 4 LAN inputs). However, I'm finding I can't reliably stream video to the TV.

So looking into trying to get a hardwired solution and I can't really be punching holes for cables through the walls. So thought about the network via mains adaptors.

Apology if asked and answered before, point me to the thread if so.
Questions I've currently got...

Any problems plugging these into a mains extension? My current shelving only allows a standard plug (shelf just above plug socket, the boxy adaptors might not fit), everything else is on a 6 way extension out of this. This is my main query.

I'm assuming I'll need 500Mbps units for the video. Saw these TP-LINK TL-PA4010PKIT Powerline Adapter Kit - 500 Mbps on the PCWorld site. The pass through plug is so I can still plug in the router on the other side of the wall.

Any other advice or recommendations of kit welcome.


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[doggone]

They do say it's bad to use a 4way extensions and such but in practice it will usually work until the distance is near the limit.
The type with an inbuilt surge protection are more likely to reduce signal.
What will usually stop the signal is a separate fuse box, I have been using the TPlink ones to set up IPcams for watching livestock and that has been the only issue.
Setup is generally as simple as press the sync buttons while both are plugged in.

[P.addy]

I stream video across my network on a 54mbps wireless connection... Unsure why you would require 500mbps. But either way tested a few, I wouldn't use them in my house if it was for streaming, they never worked properly but might be different for you.

I'm similar in terms of extension leads, all my stuff is plugged into those and it was dire.

[SimonB]

I have similar network plugs to the you have linked to and they work fine for streaming video such as BBC iPlayer. I couldn't get mine to work on an 4 way extension and I ended up buying a single gang to double gang converter for my single socket.

Haven't had any problems since although I didn't pay £50 for my set probably closer to £30.
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Thank you for the replies.

I got chatting with a guy at work who it turns out had a similar problem as mine and went for the same solution as I'm trying.

He says his 200Mbps are ok and he streams HD movies ok without glitches.

Given that I did come across these Devolo 200mbps powerline units for £25 on the PC World site.

That's the cheapest for this type with the mains pass-through that I've found. Unless someone can show me cheaper

Never heard of Devolo before so any advice welcome. Then again I haven't heard of the Comtrend units my work colleague got so that might not mean anything.
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[CaNsA]

I would consider getting a higher speed homeplug set, you wont get 200mbps throughput unless you house has recently been rewired and there is little to no noise on the line.

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