What do you guys know about IP over Power Lines?
IP Over Power Line Adapter
So we have a question from Angela out in New Jersey and she writes in:
“Hey there Admin,
I would like to find out if I can use these IP over Power adapters? How easy is it and are there any restrictions. Can it be dangerous? To me physically or my equipment?
I live in a 2 family house and have my circuit breaker on my floor. Will the neighbors be able to see my lan? Are there any safeguards like WEP? How far can this go? I have some outlets on my circuit in the backyard and by the pool as well. Could i have a networked tivo out there using this?
Needs Help In New Jersey”
I haven’t worked with this technology at all but I have some buddies that are using it – anyone out there have any experiences they would like to share with the rest of the group?
Recommendations on brands anyone? Bueller?
Bueller?
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about 4 years ago
Angela it is totally safe just like plugging in a lamp. It works like this there is a router module that you can use as your main hub or plug a different switch into it.
It plugs in the wall with the ethernet hanging out of it.
Then there are these module thingies that connect to an different electric socket and a ethernet cable that connects to that.
It will only work on circuits that are connected together as far as i know. I never thought about could my neighbor buy a adapter and connect to my network. i also didnt even think of security like wep.
We used a brand called PowerLine it was good we paid around $300 two years ago for 5 adapters and the main box. Its a shame we lost it in the fire. Well its all wireless n for us now. hope that helps hun.
about 4 years ago
Turn any electrical outlet into a Home Network connection and share a Broadband Internet connection, files and printers with PCs in different rooms with no new wires at 14, 85, or 200 Mbps. Remotely connect your PCs, gaming consoles, Slingbox, or networked storage to a broadband Internet connection quickly and easily.
No Wires Its good and now 200mbps your tivo will be loving you in no time.
http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters.aspx