This stuff ought to be here by Wednesday, so I'll test it out and give a
report in terms of performance.
I certainly don't expect it to be a good as Gb Ethernet, but it cost way
less in a house built in 1988. And my experience with wireless has not
be stellar...too many drops on the wireless to the tivo, even when the
PC wireless network is working. I'm hoping for both an improvement in
speed and reliability with the wired powerline network. If the legs
aren't connected then I'll know quickly and just return the parts to
amazon. When I'll just get the new wireless N Tivo adapter, though that
is not at all a good solution since the other items will not have 'net
access. What I really need (if the powerline is no good) is a wireless
link down there and then that out to ethernet ports....is there a
product that does that?
On 5/10/2010 12:28 AM, maccrawj wrote:
I just looked quickly and did not find a definitive answer as to which
conductor carries the signal. Neutral being tied to earth ground at
the SE would likely eat the signal IMO.
From what I've seen over the past 30 years with X10 "carrier current
operated switches" they have the Achilles heel that signals do not
travel between the two "legs" of power feed without an active 220V
device running or a signal coupler added at the mains service panel to
join the legs. PNA's would not be a panacea given that line noise
would be an issue, this has been very true of X10 remote control systems.
Best bet is still a single CAT 6 or 5E drop terminating at Gb Ethernet
switch to feed the devices. Of course it really depends on how much
throughput you need and if latency plays a role as to if power line or
wireless bridge makes more sense.
On 5/8/2010 6:46 AM, DSinc wrote:
Anthony,
Your wiring should be; IF you only have a single breaker panel/load
center. I am not familiar with powerline adapters. I would hope that it
uses the AC Neutral (white) power line because all the white wires
should be tied together at the commoning bus. JMHO.
Best,
Duncan
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