What are these things called (connecting through phone lines to set up a network)

[hojl]

Topic is one question
Another is where can I get them.

I currently have 2 rooms set up using the usual network cables and switches and so on.
I have another room across the hall I want to set up a computer on BUT I don't want to run a line down the hall way.

I heard of a way to setup using the phoneline.(thus my first question). I heard they can go upto 10mbps which is fine for that computer because it is mainly for web browsing and email.

SO where can I get them.

 

[Workin']

It's called "phoneline networking" or PNA and you can get the stuff you need at just about any computer/consumer electronics store or online vendor.

BUT if 2 of your computers are on ethernet and you want the phoneline machine to "see" that network you will need a PNA->ethernet bridge in addition to the other stuff

 

[sojin]

why don't you give those wireless network solution a try?

the newest one can offer 20mbps out of box... sounds nice...

 

[hevnsnt]

Sorry for the wrong forum post, but I have a pair of these for sale.. I will let it go for $60 shipped, Here it is at Buy.com
These are new, box is open, but they have never been installed

 

[hojl]

again thanks for the info fellow anandtechers. hevnsnt
let me think about what I need before I get back to you. I think I need a bridge now since I want my other computer to see the other two computers I have in my network.

 

[bex0rs]

Here are some 1 mbps PNA cards for a decent price. They will also do 10 mbps if you ever decide to run cat5.

http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HOMEFREE


~bex0rs

 

[bex0rs]

OT: So you run i-hacked, hevnsnt? Good work. I checked that page a lot while I was working on my i-opener. Thanks for the good info.

~bex0rs

 

[hevnsnt]

No, Mine are the 10M version.. I must-a linked the wrong page.. hehe whoops.
Yeah, I-hacked keeps me busy that is for sure, I am glad you liked it.. It has changed a lot from the old I-Opener Hacking days..