There is no doubt that today the most popular option to extend the range of our network is a Wi-Fi repeater. It’s understandable since it’s a device economical and easy to use, However, we must not forget that there is another very interesting and valuable alternative on the market, PLC.

I’m sure many of our readers already know what a PLC is, but if we ask a less advanced user about this type of device, they probably won’t know what we’re talking about. These abbreviations are labeled as “Power Line Communications” and basically refer to a device that will enable us extend our internet connection through the power grid.

For this we need two PLC unitswhich connects to the router and is placed in the socket to transmit our Internet connection through the electrical network and another outlet that will go into the outlet in the room to which we want to bring our connection. It is very easy to use and we will not have to go into complex configurations.

Three reasons why PLC pays off

1.-They allow us to reach places that are unreachable with a repeater

There is an explanation for this, which is that since they transmit the signal over the electrical grid, they allow us to do this overcome obstacles and sources of interference this would be insurmountable with a conventional repeater. This makes them the best choice in certain scenarios, such as when we want to extend our Internet connection and take it from the ground floor to the second or third floor.

They can also cover longer distances, which makes them a very useful solution for overcoming complicated situations. without having to take drastic, much more expensive measures.

2.-They are economical and easy to use

They have no mystery because they connect directly to the router and They repeat the network configuration we created in it. After connecting to the router, just install the second device in the output socket and that’s it, we can connect to it the devices that we want to have internet.

PLC prices may vary, but AVM has in its catalog sets as economical as the Fritz!Powerline 510E, which have a maximum speed of 500 Mbps and It costs only 53.24 euros. If we need faster models or with more connections, we can choose between many models with different prices.

3.-They can work as Wi-Fi repeaters

And that gives them great value because they allow us to enjoy the best of both worlds on a single device. Their operation does not change, they continue to work the same, that is, they transmit the signal through the electrical network, but the output device has the functions of a Wi-Fi repeater.

With this type of PLC units, we can connect the device with a cable and we can create a wireless network point which will be extremely useful for us as we can wirelessly connect laptops, smartphones, tablets and any other portable device.

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