Thanks!!


Interesting. I thought I read that Powerline even though rated at up to
85Mbps do not ever reach those rates, perhaps up to 30Mbps and even
then it depends on wiring of course.

****Was not aware that hooking from Powerline to another router (WAP)
could be a problem.

**Anyone else share these same sentiments as "Peter Pan's" reply b4 I
try Powerline and a WAP Router as opposed to Ethernet from my router to
another remote WAP router.

Thanks so much.
Patty
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Peter Pan wrote:
> pattyjamas@hotmail.com wrote:
> > I have a Range Extender (Linksys) downstairs in my home but signal is
> > still weak no matter where I place it. Can connect but want a better
> > and stronger connection.
> >
> > Upstairs-have a Linksys with Speedbooster router with (WRT54GS) 2
> > third party 12 db replacement antennas. Tried placing router and
> > antennas everywhere. I really need a stronger signal.
> >
> > I want to either run Cat5 downstairs and then connect to a another
> > wireless router (WAP)
> >
> > OR use some Powerline modules via outlets and connect to another WAP
> > wireless router..
> >
> > My question: How much signal loss is there via Powerline adapters to a
> > WAP -over- using my Cat5 to WAP??
> >
> > I have one circuit breaker box in home. Home is 5 years old.
> >
> >
> > Thank you very much for this nebulous and perhaps oft asked question.
> >
> > I could perhaps use 3rd party firmware on my router (WRT) but hate to
> > make a brick out of it which I have done once b4 using SVEAsoft.
> > Rather keep firmware intact.
> >
> > Sincerely
> > Patty
>
> Two things.. Powerline networking is REALLY cool, and way way faster than
> wireless, ones from netdisk are up to 54Mbps/85 Mbps/200Mbps (used to only
> be 14Mbps, they have come a long way), and do NOT have to be on the same
> breaker at all
> see
> <http://www.netgear.com/Products/BridgesAccessPointsandExtenders/PowerlineWallPluggedExtenders/HDX101.aspx>
> and
> <http://www.netgear.com/Products/BridgesAccessPointsandExtenders/PowerlineWallPluggedExtenders/HDXB101.aspx>
> and
> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Brid...Specifications
>
> Be aware, that while they work great for computers/gaming stuff/etc, they do
> NOT work for extending wireless from one router to the wan input of another
>
> Wanted to extend from one wap/router to another and increase the hot area
> size, but it didn't want to work from output of one to input of another...
> Then I realized, there are power plugs in almost every room (and the
> sunroom/garage/etc.. why almost? none in the sauna - can't cook my body and
> be on the net at the same time - just an aside a radio won't even work in
> there, so saunas must be rf shielded)
> At any rate, was simple enuf to use it as a hardwire to nearest plug.. Have
> all 6 laptops and the PDA working, sharing files and printers, on the same
> network..
>
> Ps, you can use the powerline stuff to create a separate subnet, but I
> wanted them all to be on the same and it won't do that....