Power Line Adapter vs WiFi Range Extender

[mykalikai]

I need some advice or user experience with using a powerline adapter vs a wifi range extender with Arlo. I searched the forum but couldn't find many threads on this subject. I want to relocate the base station closer to my Pro camera and in a more central location in my home. To see if it helps with getting rid of the pixelation issues I am having. Preferably on the second floor near the stairs.

My router (R7800) provides great coverage throughout my home so I think a range extender might be over kill or just add more 2.4GHz interference.

The powerline adapter is what I'm leaning towards. Is anyone using this method currently with the Arlo base station? Any issues? Thanks in advance.

[steve_t]

Just be aware that to use a powerline kit, you need both power sockets to be on the same circuit

[mykalikai]

Do you mean the same circuit breaker panel or circuit breaker itself? I have a main panel outside and a sub panel in the garage. So both sockets need to be on one or the other correct? I also know I need to stay away from the AFCI CB.

[jguerdat]

I would think they'd just need to be on the same leg of your incoming power. The 240v coming in is split between two 120v inputs and the circuit breakers are relatively evenly split so the overall load on each leg is similar. However, the legs are isolated from each other so choose your plugs according to what leg they're connected to. The same circuit breaker makes it an easy choice but certainly not the only one.

Some boxes have one leg per side while others alternate - you might have to pop the cover off to determine what you have.

[jcwrks]

Range extender uses the same channel as your main router, so it does not introduce additional interference. I've had a Netgear EX6120 connected to my Arlo base for a little over 3 mo. and no issues.

In your case why not bring the camera inside and set it next to the base to see if it resolves your pixelation issue?