PLC devices are a network solution that works in a very interesting way. These network solutions plug directly into an outlet and transmit the Internet connection via the electrical network. For example, we could connect one of these devices to an outlet located in the living room of the house and the other to an outlet located in another room so that our connection can be extended without any problems.

Two of the most important advantages of PLC devices are that they work in a very simple way, because they are connected directly to the router, and that they allow us overcome obstacles and long distances without suffering signal quality. As a result, they are generally a better choice for Wi-Fi repeaters when we want to expand our Internet connection by one or two floors or when we have to overcome many obstacles and sources of interference.

They have been on the market for many years, but PLC devices are still largely unknown to many, and this has made it possible to maintain a number of myths that have given rise to many lies about this type of solution. That is why I want to share with you today three big lies about PLC devices that we should completely forget.

1.-PLC devices can travel vast distances

It is not true. It is true that PLC devices can cover considerable distances, but in the end everything has its limitsand these types of network solutions are no exception. Theoretically, the maximum distance that a PLC device can work optimally is 200 meters. If we exceed this number, the quality of the connection will start to decline rapidly and we may have problems with performance and stability.

So it is ideal for us to stay below this maximum limit. Keep in mind, however, that the actual maximum range may vary depending on the electrical network layout of our home or office, as it may not be completely linear, it may be more or less curved, and thus limit the actual maximum distance. In each case, 200 meters is more than enough for almost any type of user.

2.-PLC devices limit you to cable

Although it seems unbelievable another of the most common liesand the most recurring. Many users still believe that they should not buy PLC devices because they will only be able to use them over the cable, and prefer to buy several Wi-Fi repeaters to create a number of network connections that will allow them to connect wirelessly to the room. located one or two floors above the router.

The fact is that the previous example could be solved by something as simple as a PLC device with integrated Wi-Fi, which also works over the electrical network and allows you to create a wireless Wi-Fi network on the target drive, that is, in the one we place in the plug in the room where we want to establish our internet connection. Without going further, the well-known German manufacturer AVM has several PLC devices in its catalog that can operate as Wi-Fi repeaters, such as FRITZ! Powerline 1260E, which can operate a maximum of 866 Mbps in the 5 GHz band. and at a speed of 400 Mb / s in the 2.4 GHz band.

3.-PLC devices cause problems and cause us to lose the plug

It is not true. Over time, PLC devices have improved and incorporated new technologies to improve the user experience. In this sense, we can highlight two great keys that go hand in hand, inclusion of integrated plug, which means we don’t lose the ones we use to place PLC input and output devices, and interference filters.

Interference filters minimize their impact and ensure a high-quality and stable connection with good performance, even if we use PLC devices on hubs or with other devices connected to a plug that can be integrated. From the example above, we see the FRITZ! Powerline 1260E Comes with integrated plug.

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