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akane1984 19-09-2005 18:36
Homeplug is it the solution?
 
Ok alot of people seem to have this trouble with two pcs router and connection dropping. so what do people think of homeplug networking as alternative i know very little about it so anyone that can explain the pros and cons please do.

hairy_mick 19-09-2005 19:04
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
well i am using it right now and its spot on can plug into any electric socket in the house and use my laptop. I also have wireless but its a small house and i dont have a problem with mine but i have been in houses that have difficulty picking up signal due to structure of the building this is where this product comes into its own.

zing_deleted 19-09-2005 19:06
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
Ive mentioned this in a couple of posts resently after a very successful install of said product. Easy to instal and set up no need to security ie wep or wap.Can recommend it

marky 19-09-2005 19:07
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
We had baby monitors 8 yrs ago that worked on the same principle they were great :)

Halcyon 19-09-2005 20:33
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
Anyone got any good links to these type of products ?

marky 19-09-2005 20:35
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Originally Posted by Halcyon
Anyone got any good links to these type of products ?
yep but i'm not taking the credit :) http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...27&postcount=3

bdav 19-09-2005 20:37
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
So how exactly do they work? Is it like running an arial over the earth pin? What stops it backing into someone elses house?

Is there any distance limit? Sounds quite good - wish i had known about it when I ran a network cable through the house :(

akane1984 19-09-2005 20:42
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
for two pcs and an xbox what set-up would you recommend, what parts should i buy???

Halcyon 19-09-2005 20:46
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
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Originally Posted by bdav

Is there any distance limit? Sounds quite good - wish i had known about it when I ran a network cable through the house :(

The link I've just beeen pointed to here:http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline.htm
seems to say this on the range:

Quote:
Range on Powerline can be expected to be 100m or more. Generally any circuit working on the same electricity meter will provide a good connection.

Most houses are supplied with a single-phase which is different to each of their neighbours, so Powerline communication between neighbours is unlikely.)

bdav 19-09-2005 20:49
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
Wicked! A bit more expensive than wifi, but the amount i've spent on wireless routers throughout the years would make it well worth it.

akane1984 19-09-2005 20:52
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
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Originally Posted by bdav
Wicked! A bit more expensive than wifi, but the amount i've spent on wireless routers throughout the years would make it well worth it.
yeah i ve went through a robotics and two belkins! lol can anyone who knows about homeplug networking recommend kit i would need for two pcs and xbox connected to ntl 2mb broadband! please! my belkin 54g is crap

zing_deleted 20-09-2005 10:42
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
dabs do a pair for 53 quid,you can get budget sets for as little as 18 quid but there a lot slower.The average unit costing 25-30 quid will be 14 mps not as fast as a t base 10-100 network or a 54 mbps wireless set up but a lot faster than the internet connection.It all depends how much file sharing will be done,There are more expensive units now available that run at 84mbps I believe
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Originally Posted by akane1984
yeah i ve went through a robotics and two belkins! lol can anyone who knows about homeplug networking recommend kit i would need for two pcs and xbox connected to ntl 2mb broadband! please! my belkin 54g is crap
use the router switch off wireless.

Plug router direct via lan port to pc and direct to 1 homeplug unit.
you then need 1 unit for each pc/console simple as
use standard patch cables btw not cross

so for your set up you need 3 units

akane1984 20-09-2005 15:14
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zinglebarb
dabs do a pair for 53 quid,you can get budget sets for as little as 18 quid but there a lot slower.The average unit costing 25-30 quid will be 14 mps not as fast as a t base 10-100 network or a 54 mbps wireless set up but a lot faster than the internet connection.It all depends how much file sharing will be done,There are more expensive units now available that run at 84mbps I believe
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use the router switch off wireless.

Plug router direct via lan port to pc and direct to 1 homeplug unit.
you then need 1 unit for each pc/console simple as
use standard patch cables btw not cross

so for your set up you need 3 units
well seeing my trouble is more sharing internet wireless to my brothers pc downstairs so we can both game. am not worried at all about file sharing. can just ask do i use my existing belkin 54g router or do i need to buy a powerline router?? and whats difference.

can i add also whats the difference in makes of these plugs some people sell pairs for 40/50 others like;

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop...ShopGroupID=61 sell for 80 +

zing_deleted 20-09-2005 16:39
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just use your router

akane1984 21-09-2005 08:58
Re: Homeplug is it the solution?
 
what about different makes, is their any difference their in performance or quality?


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