# Wifi vs. Powerline?

**URL:** <https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/wifi-vs-powerline/32525>\
**Category:** Networking and Computer Security\
**Created:** [October 14, 2012, 3:32am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/wifi-vs-powerline/32525 "2012-10-14T03:32:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 14, 2012, 3:32am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/wifi-vs-powerline/32525/1 "2012-10-14T03:32:08Z")

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[FONT=Lucida Grande][SIZE=11px]Trying to find a good networking solution because I am in a long house and the cable/wired router is in the front and I am in the back and worried about range speed of Wifi.[/SIZE][/FONT]  
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[FONT=Lucida Grande][SIZE=11px]Looking at these Powerline adapters:[/SIZE][/FONT]  
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[FONT=Lucida Grande][SIZE=11px] [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Actiontec---500-Mbps-Powerline-Home-Theater-Network-Adapter-Kit/5215483.p?id=1218625358741&skuId=5215483](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Actiontec---500-Mbps-Powerline-Home-Theater-Network-Adapter-Kit/5215483.p?id=1218625358741&skuId=5215483) [/SIZE][/FONT]  
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[FONT=Lucida Grande][SIZE=11px]or[/SIZE][/FONT]  
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[FONT=Lucida Grande][SIZE=11px] [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Tp-Link+-+TL-PA211+AV200+Mini+Powerline+Starter+Kit/4359873.p?id=1218475570165&skuId=4359873&st=powerline&cp=4&lp=5](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Tp-Link+-+TL-PA211+AV200+Mini+Powerline+Starter+Kit/4359873.p?id=1218475570165&skuId=4359873&st=powerline&cp=4&lp=5) [/SIZE][/FONT]  
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[FONT=Lucida Grande][SIZE=11px]Anyone use these or Powerline?[/SIZE][/FONT]  
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[FONT=Lucida Grande][SIZE=11px]How is Powerline speed?[/SIZE][/FONT]  
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[FONT=Lucida Grande][SIZE=11px]Powerline seems cheaper then a good N router and for my house might be more stable, right?[/SIZE][/FONT]