Powerline Ethernet

[t8ntlikly]

I am moving, and the place that I am moving to doesn't have an Ethernet connection to every room. Yes I could go wireless, but I would rather be hardwired. I am looking at Powerline ethernet adaptors and am wondering if anyone has any experience with it.

[John Gray]

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If you mean Homeplug, I've had three or four '85' Mbps ones at home for a couple of years, and one has failed over that period. Just plugged them in and they worked.Very positive about them in a situation where wireless signals are flakey.

Got a pair for work, one of which is a WAP which just gets plugged into a 13A socket in the room where a laptop wants to access the internet. Took the aerial off it to save it getting broken, and it works perfectly without!

I can give more details if you like, and the price has come down quite a lot recently - at least in the UK!

[NYIntensity]

John, I wouldn't mind knowing a bit about 'em as well...I know you've mentioned them before. I hear they're not exactly ideal for more corporate settings though. I wonder if your neighbor could plug one in and get your signal at all?

[John Gray]

Have a look at this text and the diagrams. And a Q&A.
And the lovely Louise tells you about their range of (UK-mains based!) Homeplugs on a short video.

[t8ntlikly]

They are still a little expensive across the pond John, but when one figures in time and other costs I guess not too bad. Still thinking about it here.