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They should work in parallel. I think I remember reading it in a review. But depending on what you do (like sttreaming video especially), they may end up competing for bandwidth.
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I forgot the coax, i meant the power plug from TV into the surge protector. I think my surge protector also has coax protection as well, so coax from wall, into surge, then TV. Hopefully that surge...
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I bought this the last time it was out for 90.00 and I love it!!!!!!
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Thats what I thought. 500Mbps ones would hardly go 500Mbps. I just bought a Gigabit WiFi router and my home is pre-wired for CATe5. Guess I should be good with my setup without these powerline...
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...As far as wireless capabilities and wireless performance "none"...
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can you run more than 1 of these in the same house? does it cause any interference?
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I have this same setup. I used the regular unit to hook into my router, then the 4-port switch to receive in my garage. Ran my ethernet then from the garage to my rooms. This was my only option...
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Thank you.
My wireless signal sucks in the office (router is downstairs since I spend most of the time in the living room), this is the best solution for me (I do not want to hang cable on my...
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Well, if you think about it, plugging this into a surge protector or UPS is just going to degrade your connection even more. That's only if it even works (I haven't seen any models that can be...
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Here are different brands on a round-up review
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/lanwan-reviews/31624-homeplug-av-500-adapter-roundup
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Regarding Power Surges, has anyone seen this setup:
1. Point 1, DSL modem plugged into Zytel.
2. Point 2, Zytel adaptor plugged into wall
3. Point 2, Ethernet cable routed into Surge protector...
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I have the $50 version and had a power surge. The "home base" station was fine but the other one would no longer work on its circuit (any plug). I moved to another area of the house and it was fine....
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How do these get their internet signal? Do you have to plug one of them into your router? I have my router in my master closet, and want to be able to hardwire my bluray player in the front room and...
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After doing some reading, I found some users that experienced major issues after power surges (damaging network components/systems attached to it). As far as performance, it really depends on how...
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A 1000 ft spool of Cat5e from a reputable brand is under $50, was a slick deal for $35 last year.
I had wired a 1950's house a few years ago, and just wired a 1970's house few weekends ago. I...
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Are you thinking of creating a SECOND powerline network running "in parallel/concurrently" with the first one? Or do you want the new adapters to extend the EXISTING powerline network?
Either way,...
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You are correct. These are not as good as a straight Ethernet connection, but they take literally seconds to install and they are more reliable than a wireless connection.
...Also the conduits...
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People need to remember that their throughput is dependent upon their electric wiring; my apartment was a new build. Throughput was fantastic. My house is from the 1950s. I would say my throughput is...
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I have used the non-router version of those (PLA470 I think) for years. I have a set of three. Even though they are the older 200Mbps technology, they perform almost as well as the 500Mbps ones in my...
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They all use the same technology and very likely the same hardware (too lazy to research right now). Your wiring will be the much bigger unknown in the equation. Get the cheapest set that can still...
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Yup, she is a keeper. :D
When I tried these powerline adapters when they first came out, they specifically stated that they had to be plugged in DIRECTLY into the outlet. No surge...
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I ordered these and have had a positive experience so far. Background: I have 15Mbps service, my cable modem is on my second floor, my house was built in 1992 and I was looking for a solution to run...
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Front page @$99 back in may: https://slickdeals.net/permadeal/73454/newegg-zyxel-500mbps-powerline-starter-kit-with-4port-gigabit-adapter-1port-gigabit-adapter-pla4225kit
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The review over at SNB are enough to convince this is front page material.. Great deal. In for two pairs. Thanks OP TU
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Or you can just connect two hot 120v outlet wires to your mobo's positive and negative terminal. you can get your CPU to do gazillion CPS.
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Can the remote ones then be connected to a 4-8 ports switch to operate 6 computers connected to each remote powerline connectors?
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what is difference between this kit and the one that goes for about $50 every once in a while?
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the 500mbps kit from best buy for $50 works great. I've had it for months and it streams bluray rip mkv files perfectly to my linux media center. No lag/buffering. Also have a switch hooked to it...
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I think you're the one who needs to stop spouting and think for a bit.
If these devices are as fragile and not useful as you assert, we would see lots of other users and customers (who actually...
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Great deals. Thanks
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Please stop thread crapping, and posting FUD.
You obviously have never used powerline products.
I have used powerline products for almost 10 years now, in several homes. Work great, decent...
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That sounds like the most plausible setup I've seen so far in this thread for one of these devices. In this setup, the surge protector is just doing a passthrough of the ethernet with protection....
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Thank you, another positive reference point for these very useful products.
This thread has over 30 positive votes at this time. Another proof point powerline products do work well, as has been...
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Have any supporting documentation? Prove it.
You don't provide any reasonable idea as to why anything I had stated is false. So as far as I'm concerned, you're talking out of your ass right now....
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Newegg.com has ZyXEL 4-Port 500Mbps Powerline Gigabit Switch and 1-Port Adapter (PLA4225KIT) for $158.99 - $69 w/ promo code EMCJNNH74 = $89.99 with free shipping. Thanks Discombobulated
Our...
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if the surge is great enough like a direct lightening strike no surge protection is going to stop arcing across the filters.
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181158
this march got the 1port version pla4205 kit for$79 from newegg, no problems good performance
vs periodic wonky wireless N...
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I am not an electrician, so I won't comment on that part of your question. But as far as the connection speed, in my house, I get over 4MB/s when copying files over my powerline adapters, as reported...
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Interesting they call the 4201 gigabit when it doesnt have it....so.misleading.
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You act as if there's a faster way to set up a home LAN than using CAT5e or CAT6 cable. Care to enlighten me? Or are you just talking out of your ass?
I'm betting on the latter.
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