Router\Switch to use with Homeplug
 

Hi there,

I'm trying to setup a home network using Homeplug (networking via the mains).
I have an NTL 250 cable modem and 2 Homeplugs (and two PCs to connect to the Internet). The modem is using the ethernet port on my first PC so I cannot plug a homeplug into it. So, I believe I need a router or switch so my setup would be: -

moden -> router\switch
Then one cable going from the router\switch to PC number 1;
And another cable going from the router\switch to a homeplug;
Then another Homeplug upstairs connected to PC number 2.

Would this work?

Also, is it a router I need? Like this: -
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/54774

Or a switch? Like this: -
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/35437

Thanks in advance.

Re: Router\Switch to use with Homeplug
 

Yes, this will work, and the setup you describe is correct. You want the router, not the switch.

Re: Router\Switch to use with Homeplug
 

Well that was quick. Thanks very much.

Re: Router\Switch to use with Homeplug
 

I have that router. Not bad at all. Nice and easy to setup too.

Re: Router\Switch to use with Homeplug
 

You can buy one with wireless for £5 - 10 more (depending on model).

Might be worth it case you get a laptop later and want to connect via wireless.
you can turn it off if you don't need it at the moment.

Re: Router\Switch to use with Homeplug
 

.......... along the same topic ... say my router/switch is all set up on my machines in location 1 & I have a remote machine in location 2 that I need to be able to access from location 1. What do I need to do so this will work? And secondly, I'm thinking of using Real VNC software. Anyone with any experience with that?
Cheers. Will

Re: Router\Switch to use with Homeplug
 

There is one router device that has homeplug built in so you get the best of all worlds.

Can't find it at the mo but it's pretty new and may not be available in the UK yet.

Essentially its a wireless router with homeplug/powerline via it's own mains cable.

Re: Router\Switch to use with Homeplug
 

There's a few of them about. Here's a homeplug N router for instance