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Netgear XAV101 powerline ethernet adapters (refurb) - $24.99 + ship at Newegg

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Awhile ago I decided to give up on wireless and bought two of these. Pretty dang happy with that decision because I ain't never going back.
 
They'll never hit 200mbps because the network interface is 10/100 🙁

Maybe they mean 200mpbs if you count duplexing?


Can these keep up streaming 15000-20000 mbps hd video? I.E. what is the packet-loss like vs wireless.
 
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I bought two last month for $30 total after a $10 off promo code. Still at this price they're pretty cheap. It definitely beats having wireless.
 
I've got the older slower 85mbps models and they work well for my Dish DVR, and when I have moved my office to different locations in my house.
 
JBT said:
I've got the older slower 85mbps models and they work well for my Dish DVR, and when I have moved my office to different locations in my house.
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I have the even older 10meg ones for an x-box I have in the garage and it works great. The original x-box is only 10meg network anyway. Great for shoutcast and streaming.
 
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These are definitely a better alternative than wireless in terms of video streaming. I have some Asus ones that were on sale a while back, and they stream HD from Netflix without a problem. If you need connectivity where you ain't got it, these are great!
 
ok, so what else do I need to make this work? Do I need to buy 2 of those?
So I connect one by the router and the other to my computer upstairs?

Thanks
 
Yes, you need at least two.

One near router, plugged into wall and connected to router via ethernet.

And other close to where you need ethernet port, plugged into outlet.

It can be hit or miss as to which outlets work, based upon wiring in house.

I think you might also be able to use multiple different receivers in house, all fed from single source powerline ethernet adapter connected to router.

You won't get anywhere advertised ratings, so you probably want to go with 200 mpbs one like this, so actual real word sustained throughput is decent and useable.
 
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Yes, you need at least two.

One near router, plugged into wall and connected to router via ethernet.

And other close to where you need ethernet port, plugged into outlet.

It can be hit or miss as to which outlets work, based upon wiring in house.

I think you might also be able to use multiple different receivers in house, all fed from single source powerline ethernet adapter connected to router.

You won't get anywhere advertised ratings, so you probably want to go with 200 mpbs one like this, so actual real word sustained throughput is decent and useable.
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Wait you don't get a pair with each one you buy? That makes these no quite so cheap anymore 🙁

I suppose the packaging does say "single..."
 
Have you ever seen what these cost at retail? 200 for Linksys 200MB and 400 for the lolmonster ones....

What is tricky about these is the more current going through the plu that this resides in the lower the speed of the connection. What works best is using one on a bare plug. No other devices plugged into it at all.

Do not expect high bitrate HD files to work....will saturate very quickly.
 
EarthwormJim said:
Wait you don't get a pair with each one you buy? That makes these no quite so cheap anymore 🙁

I suppose the packaging does say "single..."
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Once you have the one connected to your router, you only need one per device. Generally provides a quicker connection than WiFi, and no business trying to connect your wireless every time you fire up a system.

IMO, these are well worth the money compared to a comparable N based wireless setup (router, wireless NICs, etc.). That is, unless portability is needed, then a wireless setup might be a little more convenient.
 
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