I've been using the Netgear powerline adapters for several years now, to
extend my wireless access several hundred yards to my ma-in-laws home
behind me. A Buffalo wireless access point at the far end of the
powerline system talks to her Buffalo Ethernet Converter with a good
signal. Did wrap a piece of cardboard with tinfoil and place it behind
the access point for boost. Definitely helped, but that's another story.
Anyway, the powerline adapters work well and are very stable. Believe I
bought them cheap from compgeeks as refurbished. I like them.

Bill Kearney wrote:
>> This is a fairly new home and I
>> am not about to run Cat5 or have someone do it. Would have to run it
>> outside and back in and such...
>
> If it's a new home then it's even EASIER to run new wire. It's older
> homes that have lots of trouble.
>
> You do yourself a great disservice discounting this idea. Wire is
> cheap, installing it is cheap, and it's far more reliable over time.
> Sure, your upfront cost is higher but your headaches are virtually
> non-existant over time.
>
>> And if I did that, I still need
>> perhaps an AP on other end.
>
> Sure, and that way you get to set up wireless coverage at both locations
> in a way that's best for each. No trouble with trying to stretch one
> coverage area across the spaces and making for lousy signal at both. AP
> are cheap these days.
>
> I've never found powerline devices to be reliable enough to put up with
> their added expense and hassle. No thanks.