On Mar 26, 11:59*am, Bob Smith <n...@na6t.com> wrote:
> I've installed the Netgear powerline adapters in homes with real good
> success.
>
> They consist of an injector installed at the router that connects the
> router to the powerline via plugging it into a ac outlet and into the
> router.
>
> Then you have an access point plugged into the wall in another room.
> The only requirement is that both units are on the same power feed
> (the same power panel of the house).
>
> I've installed up to 5 of the extenders in a home and had good success
> with everyone having internet access.
>
> The only problem is that the throughput of the units is max'ed out at
> about 3-4 mb. * They work great for streaming audio and video, normal
> internet access, but NOT for file transfers.. *real slow because of
> the throughput limitations.
>
> Bob Smith
> Robert Smith Consulting
>
>
>
> On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:23:21 -0700 (PDT), pattyja...@gmail.com wrote:
> >Hi,
> >I have a Linksys Router (WRT54GS0) upstairs and signal is not strong
> >enough downstairs in my house even with 14db antennas. I do not want
> >to burn any new third party firmware in the router and adjust power
> >output.
>
> >Note I did have a Linksys WRE54G wireless extender downstairs to
> >amplify the signal but it was problematic and did not have a strong
> >enough or consistent signal. It has since been tossed.
>
> >I would like to have wireless access downstairs for laptop use (will
> >buy this year), and streaming audio to a stereo (via a Squeezebox unit
> >I possess).
>
> >I would like to run a connection from my router upstairs to some sort
> >of Powerline adapter upstairs.
>
> >--->>Then downstairs I would like to pick up the signal through the
> >electrical system via another Powerline adapter BUT I want the signal
> >to be wireless...
>
> >What is the best bet or choices/combinations of products to accomplish
> >this?
>
> >I guess I could use Ethernet Powerline adapters on both end and
> >perhaps plug in another AP but perhaps there is a better way to do
> >this.
>
> >Thanks in advance for all suggestions...
> >Patty- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks Bob,
I ordered 2 Powerline adapters today from Newegg. I ordered the ones
that allow you to put 4 in your house. Did not order the highest
capacity one. I ordered 85 Mbps unit, model XE104.
Decided not to order the Powerline unit with a wireless unit at other
end. Read that they got hot, slow and are problematic.


Of course one side will be connected to my Linksys WRT54GS router via
Ethernet.

Is there a problem with putting perhaps a Wireless Access Point
(recommend one??) at the far end of the Powerline?

Will use for for internet web surfing on upcoming laptop purchase
(when Penryns are fully deployed) and streaming audio from PC to
Squeezebox unit to stereo.


Thanks
Patty