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....

Long (very long) ago, I had a pair of "wireless" intercoms that communicated
over the powerlines. They worked only when both were on the same phase of
the AC line ... not necessarily on the same breaker. More recently, I
played with X10 remote control modules that also work only when connected
to the same phase. As (my) luck would have it, the most convenient outlet
pairs are sometimes not on the same phase, and so no talkie.

Do the powerline nics have the same problem?