How to have two powerline networks coexist in my home?
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Hello. I want to set up two distinct networks from my basement, where the telephone line for ADSL and the electrical supply are located.
Behind my telephone line connection, in the basement, I want to install a livebox from Orange (my internet provider) (1st router). Local address: "192.168.0.1". Two LAN outputs.
The 1st output would go to a 1st Devolo 500 powerline adapter connected in the basement and would establish a 1st link via powerline to the TV in the living room, which would carry the Orange TV channels.
The 2nd output would go to a second router also located in the basement. Local address of this 2nd router: "192.168.1.1". Installed in "double NAT", then.
This would be my main network excluding TV (and excluding connected devices).
The LAN output of this 2nd router would go to a 2nd Devolo 500 powerline adapter also connected in the basement and establishing a 2nd separate link via powerline (1) to the attic where the computers and a first Airport base station (Wi-Fi) are located, and probably (2) to the living room where I would place a 2nd Airport base station (Wi-Fi).
If it were cables, my setup would work. But with powerline links, is it feasible without interference? If it's possible, what precautions should I take, how do I connect two powerline adapters to the same wall outlet? Using a Legrand power strip? Thank you in advance.
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Michelangelo
Behind my telephone line connection, in the basement, I want to install a livebox from Orange (my internet provider) (1st router). Local address: "192.168.0.1". Two LAN outputs.
The 1st output would go to a 1st Devolo 500 powerline adapter connected in the basement and would establish a 1st link via powerline to the TV in the living room, which would carry the Orange TV channels.
The 2nd output would go to a second router also located in the basement. Local address of this 2nd router: "192.168.1.1". Installed in "double NAT", then.
This would be my main network excluding TV (and excluding connected devices).
The LAN output of this 2nd router would go to a 2nd Devolo 500 powerline adapter also connected in the basement and establishing a 2nd separate link via powerline (1) to the attic where the computers and a first Airport base station (Wi-Fi) are located, and probably (2) to the living room where I would place a 2nd Airport base station (Wi-Fi).
If it were cables, my setup would work. But with powerline links, is it feasible without interference? If it's possible, what precautions should I take, how do I connect two powerline adapters to the same wall outlet? Using a Legrand power strip? Thank you in advance.
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Michelangelo
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Hello. I received a second pair of Devolo 500M powerline adapters this afternoon and tested them.
On the network 192.168.1.xx, the existing pair 1 and 2, paired automatically using the buttons on the adapters.
On the network 192.168.0.xx the new pair 3 and 4.
The new adapters automatically paired with the existing pair's network. My first attempt was therefore a failure.
I then manually assigned a first password to pair 1 and 2.
I then plugged adapter 3 into the basement on the Livebox output, and connected my computer via Ethernet cable. It recognized this adapter 3. I manually assigned it a second password different from the first one.
I then plugged adapter 4 into a power outlet in the living room and connected my computer via Ethernet cable. It recognized this adapter 4. I manually assigned it the second password, the one for adapter 3.
That's all. The adapters paired automatically, and the Livebox network was passed. In parallel, I was able to verify that the first network (the one with double NAT) was still holding.
Each of these networks is visible in Devolo Cockpit. To do this, you need to be on the correct network, so you can only see one pair of adapters at a time.
Conclusion: it works, which does not mean it is a solution to be recommended. I haven't done simultaneous speed tests, or anything like that.
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Michelangelo
On the network 192.168.1.xx, the existing pair 1 and 2, paired automatically using the buttons on the adapters.
On the network 192.168.0.xx the new pair 3 and 4.
The new adapters automatically paired with the existing pair's network. My first attempt was therefore a failure.
I then manually assigned a first password to pair 1 and 2.
I then plugged adapter 3 into the basement on the Livebox output, and connected my computer via Ethernet cable. It recognized this adapter 3. I manually assigned it a second password different from the first one.
I then plugged adapter 4 into a power outlet in the living room and connected my computer via Ethernet cable. It recognized this adapter 4. I manually assigned it the second password, the one for adapter 3.
That's all. The adapters paired automatically, and the Livebox network was passed. In parallel, I was able to verify that the first network (the one with double NAT) was still holding.
Each of these networks is visible in Devolo Cockpit. To do this, you need to be on the correct network, so you can only see one pair of adapters at a time.
Conclusion: it works, which does not mean it is a solution to be recommended. I haven't done simultaneous speed tests, or anything like that.
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Michelangelo
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I used this solution a while ago and I never had any particular problems.
