On Mar 26, 3:01 pm, pattyja...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Mar 26, 11:59 am, Bob Smith <n...@na6t.com> wrote:
>
>
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> > 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...
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> 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
I think that you have got a good plan if running ethernet is
definitely out. I think that you are wise to avoid the wireless G
powerline for just the reasons you found. I do have one and it works
still, but does get amazingly hot. I have used the 102 and 103/104
series and they are good. I had read somewhere that Netgear went
with the wrong choice on the newest line, the "HD" as there are two
competing systems and one works better than the other, but in any
case, you went with the good one.
For wireless AP, you have the right idea too. Since you are not using
it as a fancy router or looking for maximum range, I'm going to
suggest you just get a cheapo. Truth is, there are $40 ones that can
work as good as the $100 ones.
I prefer the Buffalo but they are not sold in US now due to
lawsuit. I have not used any of these, but suggest you might try
this one :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817201523 Read
the reviews and note that many people give bad ratings due to trying
to use as a repeater. Nothing works consistently well as a repeater
and you don't care.
or this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833190003
or this router used as an AP (easily done):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833166018
Read the reveiws and make your own choice.
Steve