A Few Questions About Powerline Adapters

[Callumpy]

I am planning on getting a set of Powerline adapters so i can get my PS2 online. I was wondering if i would have to pay for the connection running through my home electrics and also would it work on a Extension cable?

[littlebert]

Homeplugs do work on extension cables, but it's always better to plug them straight into the source.
In terms of paying... the plugs just send the broadband from your modem round your mains wiring, it costs no more than your standard broadband/dial up fee.
For more info try here:
http://www.in-home-network.co.uk/
They have a good FAQ section on the plugs.

[handyman]

Originally Posted by Callumpy

I am planning on getting a set of Powerline adapters so i can get my PS2 online. I was wondering if i would have to pay for the connection running through my home electrics and also would it work on a Extension cable?

Not related to the thread but is that 'your' server linked in your sig. Is your Server software gen?

[Callumpy]

Originally Posted by handyman

Not related to the thread but is that 'your' server linked in your sig. Is your Server software gen?

lol, yes its my server. It isnt gen, its Windows Server 2003

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Originally Posted by littlebert

Homeplugs do work on extension cables, but it's always better to plug them straight into the source.
In terms of paying... the plugs just send the broadband from your modem round your mains wiring, it costs no more than your standard broadband/dial up fee.
For more info try here:
http://www.in-home-network.co.uk/
They have a good FAQ section on the plugs.

Thanks for the reply, ill have a look at the site you posted

Its just, i saw a set on eBay and i was very tempted, think they have ended now

[dragon]

Originally Posted by Callumpy

I am planning on getting a set of Powerline adapters so i can get my PS2 online. I was wondering if i would have to pay for the connection running through my home electrics and also would it work on a Extension cable?

Technically yes it would cost you as the adaptors need power to operate :p But it's not much power (Probably less than most broadband routers.etc use and those get left on all the time) and if you were that worried about it you could turn them off when your not using them


They do work on the extension cables as until recently I used them that way (although not the surge suppressed ones at least not very well if at all..)

Biggest downside is they get slower the more you add (well the UPA ones do not sure about Homeplug but i would think its the same)

[Callumpy]

Originally Posted by dragon

They do work on the extension cables as until recently I used them that way (although not the surge suppressed ones at least not very well if at all..)

Cool, thats was my main worry, i might get some

Originally Posted by Callumpy

lol, yes its my server. It isnt gen, its Windows Server 2003

I want to know how a 13 year old can afford a Windows Server 2003!

[Callumpy]

Originally Posted by LSainsbury

I want to know how a 13 year old can afford a Windows Server 2003!

If i told you that, i would have to kill you

btw, its not a official HP one, its custom built