Devolo Problem
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Hello,
Given that my box located in the living room on the ground floor is far from my bedroom upstairs, I had little Wi-Fi connection in said bedroom.
So, I bought a Devolo device that I plugged into an electrical outlet in the bedroom. I connected an Ethernet cable to my box as input and to an RJ45 socket as output. Then, in the garage, I retrieve the network on my switch by connecting an Ethernet cable to entry 1 which goes to the living room, and I connect the other end of this cable to 2 which goes to the bedroom. I retrieve the network via my RJ45 socket in the bedroom by connecting a third Ethernet cable. Finally, I connect this cable to my Devolo device (which has an RJ45 input) configured to function as an Access Point.
And bingo, I can now connect in the bedroom via Wi-Fi directly to the Devolo which, connected to my box via the Ethernet network of my house, provides a perfect connection, my Devolo somewhat replacing my box.
Everything worked very well for 3 months.
Then one day, for an unexplained reason, I connect via Wi-Fi with my PC to the Devolo, as usual, but there: "the connection is abnormally slow," "limited connection." In short, it no longer works. It seems that the Devolo no longer retrieves the network via Ethernet.
I did a first test by connecting my PC directly to the RJ45 socket in the bedroom to see if it's the Ethernet network that is malfunctioning.
But no, the PC connects well to the box via Ethernet.
Then I did another test by connecting the box directly to the Devolo (plugged in for the occasion in the living room) without going through Ethernet, to see if it's the Devolo that is malfunctioning in this case.
But no, the Devolo works perfectly.
So to summarize, the Devolo suddenly no longer works via the Ethernet of my house while the Ethernet works well (PC connection test) and the Devolo also works well (direct connection test to the box).
This remains a mystery to me...
Does anyone have a clue?
Thank you in advance.
Given that my box located in the living room on the ground floor is far from my bedroom upstairs, I had little Wi-Fi connection in said bedroom.
So, I bought a Devolo device that I plugged into an electrical outlet in the bedroom. I connected an Ethernet cable to my box as input and to an RJ45 socket as output. Then, in the garage, I retrieve the network on my switch by connecting an Ethernet cable to entry 1 which goes to the living room, and I connect the other end of this cable to 2 which goes to the bedroom. I retrieve the network via my RJ45 socket in the bedroom by connecting a third Ethernet cable. Finally, I connect this cable to my Devolo device (which has an RJ45 input) configured to function as an Access Point.
And bingo, I can now connect in the bedroom via Wi-Fi directly to the Devolo which, connected to my box via the Ethernet network of my house, provides a perfect connection, my Devolo somewhat replacing my box.
Everything worked very well for 3 months.
Then one day, for an unexplained reason, I connect via Wi-Fi with my PC to the Devolo, as usual, but there: "the connection is abnormally slow," "limited connection." In short, it no longer works. It seems that the Devolo no longer retrieves the network via Ethernet.
I did a first test by connecting my PC directly to the RJ45 socket in the bedroom to see if it's the Ethernet network that is malfunctioning.
But no, the PC connects well to the box via Ethernet.
Then I did another test by connecting the box directly to the Devolo (plugged in for the occasion in the living room) without going through Ethernet, to see if it's the Devolo that is malfunctioning in this case.
But no, the Devolo works perfectly.
So to summarize, the Devolo suddenly no longer works via the Ethernet of my house while the Ethernet works well (PC connection test) and the Devolo also works well (direct connection test to the box).
This remains a mystery to me...
Does anyone have a clue?
Thank you in advance.
4 answers
Hello,
my first question will be:
What are you doing with Devolo powerline adapters or others when you seem to have a proper RJ45 wiring at home?
You should use your wiring, that's all, maybe by putting a switch in the communication cabinet if your box isn’t there.
And a strong Wi-Fi access point if you need Wi-Fi.
Basically, the idea, based on what you explained, would be this:
my first question will be:
What are you doing with Devolo powerline adapters or others when you seem to have a proper RJ45 wiring at home?
You should use your wiring, that's all, maybe by putting a switch in the communication cabinet if your box isn’t there.
And a strong Wi-Fi access point if you need Wi-Fi.
Basically, the idea, based on what you explained, would be this:
It's strange to buy a devolo/CPL/WIFI all by yourself, but why not if it works. That said, for serving only as an access point, it's not ideal. What is the model?
I connected an ethernet cable to my box as input and to a rj45 socket as output. Then, in the garage, I retrieve the network on my switch by connecting an ethernet cable to input 1 which goes to the living room and I connect the other end of this cable to 2 which goes to the bedroom. I retrieve the network through my rj45 socket in the bedroom by connecting a 3rd ethernet cable. I finally connect this cable to my Devolo device (which has an rj45 input) configured to work as an Access Point.
That, however, even if it worked, is still a strange "setup."
The ideal would still be to have a direct patching as explained in the diagram above.
On the other hand, if it works well with a connection to the box and if the pc is working via Ethernet in your bedroom, there may be an issue due to this "setup, cable length? Your CPL module being more sensitive than a simple access point, by its primary function of being a CPL relay, it could be disturbed by electrical elements on the electrical network itself, something new that might interfere with its operation.
This seems to me the most likely hypothesis since the rest works and it is only since that specific moment that it stopped. At that moment, something was added.
Since you have RJ45 all the way to the room, buying a quality access point would have been simpler because it is more difficult to "disturb."
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"We swallow in large gulps the lies that flatter us and we drink drop by drop a truth that is bitter to us."
I connected an ethernet cable to my box as input and to a rj45 socket as output. Then, in the garage, I retrieve the network on my switch by connecting an ethernet cable to input 1 which goes to the living room and I connect the other end of this cable to 2 which goes to the bedroom. I retrieve the network through my rj45 socket in the bedroom by connecting a 3rd ethernet cable. I finally connect this cable to my Devolo device (which has an rj45 input) configured to work as an Access Point.
That, however, even if it worked, is still a strange "setup."
The ideal would still be to have a direct patching as explained in the diagram above.
On the other hand, if it works well with a connection to the box and if the pc is working via Ethernet in your bedroom, there may be an issue due to this "setup, cable length? Your CPL module being more sensitive than a simple access point, by its primary function of being a CPL relay, it could be disturbed by electrical elements on the electrical network itself, something new that might interfere with its operation.
This seems to me the most likely hypothesis since the rest works and it is only since that specific moment that it stopped. At that moment, something was added.
Since you have RJ45 all the way to the room, buying a quality access point would have been simpler because it is more difficult to "disturb."
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"We swallow in large gulps the lies that flatter us and we drink drop by drop a truth that is bitter to us."
Thank you for the answers.
Actually, I originally wanted to buy a Wi-Fi repeater, which is why I purchased the Devolo. I hadn't considered buying an access point.
I had plugged it in the hallway halfway between the living room and the bedroom.
The Wi-Fi was better but still weak.
Then I saw in the manual that the Devolo could be set to access point mode.
That's when I had the idea for the aforementioned setup.
Now that I've spent a certain amount on this device, I would be upset to let it go and buy an access point instead.
Especially since it worked perfectly for a while and since this Devolo model is configurable as an access point, it should be sized to support the setup I've made, right?
As for the T event, I have no idea.
I just know that during the same period, I wallpapered my future son's room, which is adjacent to mine. To do this, I removed all the outlets in that room, including an RJ45 outlet.
I have since replaced them. I checked for any glue residue from putting up the wallpaper, and there was none. And the outlets are working. That’s my only intervention on my Ethernet network.
I would like to add that since the Devolo has lights that are always on, I usually unplug it every night; otherwise, it disturbs my sleep. And I plug it back in the morning.
Could this be causing issues? But in that case, why does it still work perfectly when directly plugged into the router?
As for the model: devolo mt 2767.
Actually, I originally wanted to buy a Wi-Fi repeater, which is why I purchased the Devolo. I hadn't considered buying an access point.
I had plugged it in the hallway halfway between the living room and the bedroom.
The Wi-Fi was better but still weak.
Then I saw in the manual that the Devolo could be set to access point mode.
That's when I had the idea for the aforementioned setup.
Now that I've spent a certain amount on this device, I would be upset to let it go and buy an access point instead.
Especially since it worked perfectly for a while and since this Devolo model is configurable as an access point, it should be sized to support the setup I've made, right?
As for the T event, I have no idea.
I just know that during the same period, I wallpapered my future son's room, which is adjacent to mine. To do this, I removed all the outlets in that room, including an RJ45 outlet.
I have since replaced them. I checked for any glue residue from putting up the wallpaper, and there was none. And the outlets are working. That’s my only intervention on my Ethernet network.
I would like to add that since the Devolo has lights that are always on, I usually unplug it every night; otherwise, it disturbs my sleep. And I plug it back in the morning.
Could this be causing issues? But in that case, why does it still work perfectly when directly plugged into the router?
As for the model: devolo mt 2767.
It's already more precise (devolo mt 2767)
I already see that there is firmware available from them for this model, to be done if it hasn't been done already.
Then, as suggested in post #5, reconfigure it as an access point see HERE. Manual config.
I already see that there is firmware available from them for this model, to be done if it hasn't been done already.
Then, as suggested in post #5, reconfigure it as an access point see HERE. Manual config.
OK,
the Devolo you’re talking about is not at all a powerline modem, unlike 99% of Devolo products.
It's just a Wi-Fi extender, so indeed more suitable for what you want to do.
When Devolo is mentioned, everyone immediately thinks of their reference in powerline modems.
Now, why isn’t it working on your cable anymore?
Make sure it hasn't switched back to repeater mode instead of access point.
If necessary, reset it to factory settings and reconfigure it as an access point.
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and ... Voilà Voilà Voilà!
the Devolo you’re talking about is not at all a powerline modem, unlike 99% of Devolo products.
It's just a Wi-Fi extender, so indeed more suitable for what you want to do.
When Devolo is mentioned, everyone immediately thinks of their reference in powerline modems.
Now, why isn’t it working on your cable anymore?
Make sure it hasn't switched back to repeater mode instead of access point.
If necessary, reset it to factory settings and reconfigure it as an access point.
--
and ... Voilà Voilà Voilà!
The RJ45 socket is quite far from the bed, so I would need a long enough cable to connect the PC, and on the other hand, I want to have good internet access on other devices (phones, tablet). So for that, I definitely need Wi-Fi, which is why I'm using the Devolo in access point mode.