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danielf · 03-10-2009, 11:02

Pros: It works really well, is very simple and rock solid. You also get wireless extenders. Go through the powerlines where needed and go wireless after that.

Cons:
Don't expect great speeds. I've got a set that are rated at 85mbps, but don't get much more than 15 mbps throughput. Newer models have are rated at 200mbps (IIRC), but I don't know what throughput they achieve.

Price. Last time I looked, they weren't very cheap.

If you don't need super fast speeds and want reliability, I'd go for it.

03-10-2009, 11:02	#2
danielf cf.mega poser Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,687	Re: Powerline networking - pro's & con's Pros: It works really well, is very simple and rock solid. You also get wireless extenders. Go through the powerlines where needed and go wireless after that. Cons: Don't expect great speeds. I've got a set that are rated at 85mbps, but don't get much more than 15 mbps throughput. Newer models have are rated at 200mbps (IIRC), but I don't know what throughput they achieve. Price. Last time I looked, they weren't very cheap. If you don't need super fast speeds and want reliability, I'd go for it. __________________ Remember kids: We are blessed with a listening, caring government.