Router\Switch to use with Homeplug

[bogloggs]

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.

[danielf]

Originally Posted by bogloggs

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.

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

[bogloggs]

Well that was quick. Thanks very much.

[Halcyon]

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

[dragon]

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.

[whansen02]

.......... 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

[tweetiepooh]

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.

[Kymmy]

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