Homeplug is it the solution? - Page 3

Halcyon · 04-10-2006, 13:30

I'm quite interested in these. Will be looking in to getting a pair some time soon. Anyone know the best place for price ?

Thanks.

altis · 08-10-2006, 15:41

There's some 'while-stocks-last' units at CPC for ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£19.50 each plus delivery (if the total is under ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£40) and VAT.
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSea...?SKU=CS1184027

I'm not sure if these are compatible with Homeplug but it could be a cheap way to start. More details here:
http://www.phonex.com/prd_nw14.htm

20-01-2007, 20:42

Looks likie a good idea,how about if you have MULTIBLE computers, do you just by a single uniit for eac computer in the house? or does it only work in a pair?...

Example image:

20-01-2007, 20:44

you would have homeplugs for each machine

TheNorm · 20-01-2007, 20:44

One for the router and one for each computer - just as you've described.

Solwise of Hull (http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline.htm) have good products and offer a great service.

dragon · 26-01-2007, 17:23

Out of interest if i had a couple of devices i wanted to connect to a router via the homeplug system that were in close proximity could i just put the devices on a switch/hub and then connect the hub to the homeplug adaptor?

Probably not going to bother since i get a fairly decent wi-fi signal but just wandering that if i did decide to get some homeplug adaptors if i could get away with using 2 adaptors rather than say 3.

Eg

Pc + Mac + xbox > Switch/Hub1

Switch/hub1 > Homeplug1

Homeplug2 > Router.

would that work or is it 1 homeplug adaptor needed per device.

26-01-2007, 17:24

the hub will work as a network switch as normal I believe

dragon · 26-01-2007, 17:27

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Originally Posted by zinglebarb

the hub will work as a network switch as normal I believe

So basically the link between the switch and the router would work the same though homeplug as it would if id gone and plugged a switch directly into the back of the router (expect for the speed drop)

26-01-2007, 17:28

yep but its untested by me give them a call ask em

dragon · 26-01-2007, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by zinglebarb

yep but its untested by me give them a call ask em

might do that sometime, depends if i decide to take some load off my wireless

TheNorm · 26-01-2007, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon

Out of interest if i had a couple of devices i wanted to connect to a router via the homeplug system that were in close proximity could i just put the devices on a switch/hub and then connect the hub to the homeplug adaptor?...

Yes, I've done this in my garage. A HomePlug device is in an electric socket, the ethernet lead goes into a switch, then I can have several devices (currently two) connected to the switch.