Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I am having the same problem that was laid out in the original post. Here's an overview: At the router: ZyXel PLA401 Homeplug Living Room: ZyXel PLA470 Homeplug switch Bedroom: ZyXel PLA401 Homeplug. The Squeezebox in the living room connects to the PLA470 without any problems. The Squeezebox in the bedroom cannot connect. The server and the Squeezebox are using static IP addresses. I've also tried connecting via DHCP but it times out (reports that it cannot fine DHCP server). I cannot connect to SqueezeNetwork either. I can connect to the internet using a laptop in the bedroom with the Powerline adapter (wireless turned off on the laptop). I'm getting by with wireless for the time being now that a firmware fix in the Squeezebox nightlies appears to have fixed the WPA2 issue I was having with my Actiontec router. Just thought I'd chime in with my experience. -- ChrisNY ChrisNY's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5004 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I have been trying to think of alternatives to wireless networking since mine has caused me so much trouble. I never considered Homeplug and MoCA is yet unavailable, but in looking into Homeplug, it appears that it can be used to transmit over coax rather than home wiring. Does anyone have this setup or any familiarity with it? I would think that this is more stable and reliable than wirelessif it works. And where do you get the hardware? Info on the net seems a little sparse, but I may not be looking inthe right places. dj -- denmennis denmennis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16330 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
denmennis;292899 Wrote: I have been trying to think of alternatives to wireless networking since mine has caused me so much trouble. I never considered Homeplug and MoCA is yet unavailable, but in looking into Homeplug, it appears that it can be used to transmit over coax rather than home wiring. Does anyone have this setup or any familiarity with it? I would think that this is more stable and reliable than wirelessif it works. And where do you get the hardware? Info on the net seems a little sparse, but I may not be looking inthe right places. dj There's tons of info on the net. Just google for homeplug or homeplug ethernet and you'll find lots of sites, both for sales and for the technology itself (as easy as www.homeplug.org). Most major suppliers of computer peripherals carry them and several major network hardware manufacturers make them (Netgear, Cisco-Linksys, Belkin, etc.). I've never heard of running them over coax, and I don't see why you would want to. The electrical/mains outlet is there, and the adapter is made with an electrical plug. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
denmennis wrote: I have been trying to think of alternatives to wireless networking since mine has caused me so much trouble. I never considered Homeplug and MoCA is yet unavailable, but in looking into Homeplug, it appears that it can be used to transmit over coax rather than home wiring. Does anyone have this setup or any familiarity with it? I would think that this is more stable and reliable than wirelessif it works. And where do you get the hardware? Info on the net seems a little sparse, but I may not be looking inthe right places. Do yourself a favor and spend some money to put in real cat5 networking. Regards, Peter ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
aubuti Thanks. I was looking for independant reviews or other info specifically with regard to using coax. The advantage of coax is the bandwidth which has perked my interest. There are a bunch of products out there but I was hoping to get info outside of the manufacturers to get a better idea of how well this works before dropping more money down the drain. One thing that makes me skeptical is that thte fact that many people do not seem top be aware of this availability. I'll be back if I find something useful. dj -- denmennis denmennis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16330 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
Are you sure there isn't a mixup about describing how Homeplug works like the original Ethernet which used coax whereby all users are sharing bandwidth on the coax-cable/mains wiring. This is unlike twisted pair Ethernet. I can't see how Homeplug could use coax seems Homeplug is designed to work over mains and the network connection is through the mains sockets which also supplies power to the unit. You'll find all the info about technologies etc at Homeplug Alliance http://www.homeplug.org/home -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
bpa wrote: Are you sure there isn't a mixup about describing how Homeplug works like the original Ethernet which used coax whereby all users are sharing bandwidth on the coax-cable/mains wiring. This is unlike twisted pair Ethernet. The difference is not in the sharing, the difference is in the cable medium. There's no reason coax-ethernet couldn't be run in a start topology like twisted pair with a coax-switch to divide the data. In fact twisted-pair ethernet used to share the bandwidth when everyone was still using hubs instead of switches. Switches were extremely expensive once. I can't see how Homeplug could use coax seems Homeplug is designed to work over mains and the network connection is through the mains sockets which also supplies power to the unit. That sounds strange to me as well. I'm very lucky that the phone sockets in my new house were wired with cat5 in a star topology. It was very easy to put in a patch panel and a switch and replace the wall plates. The phones run very well wireless DECT, with computer data, wired is always best. Regards, Peter ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
denmennis;292912 Wrote: Thanks. I was looking for independant reviews or other info specifically with regard to using coax. The advantage of coax is the bandwidth which has perked my interest. There are a bunch of products out there but I was hoping to get info outside of the manufacturers to get a better idea of how well this works before dropping more money down the drain. One thing that makes me skeptical is that thte fact that many people do not seem top be aware of this availability. I'll be back if I find something useful. If you want reviews of homeplug, then google homeplug reviews, and you'll get several useful links, like this one http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3243_7-5021351-1.html. But if you are looking for homeplug+coax, then I doubt you'll find much (if anything) because that's not the way it works. Homeplug is designed to be run over electrical wiring, not coax. That could be why not many people have heard of homeplug+coax. If you are determined to use coax, then continue your earlier search for info on multimedia over coax (MoCA). There are various sites with info, but there is little in the way of reviews because there is little in the way of products (see http://www.mocalliance.org/en/index.asp). Or, if you are going to pull cable, do as Peter recommends and use cat5. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I think that Homeplug got into coax when MoCA became a competive threat. There are not many adapters that I could find but Itellon, Zyxel and one obscure manufacturer (product no longer available) made or makes hybrid powerline/coax adpters that can be used either over your wiring or your coax cable. The advantage of using home wiring is that it is more ubiquitous with few if any dead zones. The advantage of coax is the speed which can theoretically reach 135Mbps...in reality the speed is more in the range of 90-100Mbps. It is also virtually free of static and interference as opposed to home wiring. The big question is why is the technology not being used? To me the idea sounds almost too good to be true but no harm in hoping. Meanwhile, I wait for my d-link wireless router to be delivered. dj -- denmennis denmennis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16330 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
Why bother with Coax - the new Homeplug AV standard theoretically delivers 200Mbps over mains. A great wayt to use Homeplug is to allow you to locate a WAP closer to your devices so by using Homeplug and Wifi together you get better coverage for your Wifi devices. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
Just to clarify my prior post, the statements that I made re pros and cons were taken from info that I found on the netand not from any inherent knowledge or experience. dj -- denmennis denmennis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16330 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
denmennis;292944 Wrote: I think that Homeplug got into coax when MoCA became a competive threat. There are not many adapters that I could find but Itellon, Zyxel and one obscure manufacturer (product no longer available) made or makes hybrid powerline/coax adpters that can be used either over your wiring or your coax cable. The advantage of using home wiring is that it is more ubiquitous with few if any dead zones. The advantage of coax is the speed which can theoretically reach 135Mbps...in reality the speed is more in the range of 90-100Mbps. It is also virtually free of static and interference as opposed to home wiring. The big question is why is the technology not being used? I'll speculate the following: 1) most people don't have coax running all over their homes (I'd bet more have cat5 than coax) 2) few people would saturate homeplug, ethernet, or wireless yet. Lossless audio doesn't get near saturating those bandwidths, and how many people are running multiple HD video streams around the home? 3) the equal-or-better bandwidth with newer homeplug 4) few coax products out there (likely because of #1, #2, #3). -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I would prefer to have cat5 and I am now kicking myself for overlooking this detail when we built our house 8 years ago. As for a retrofit, it would not be easy to do. Just getting access to the computer room would be difficult. On the flip side, I have coax to almost every room in the house which is part of the reason I got interested, but if the newer homeplug is as fast or faster than coax, it would be worth looking into. Thanks for all of your thoughts and input. dj -- denmennis denmennis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16330 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I have had Netgear HDX101B powerline ethernet convertors connecting my SB3 and QNAP101 since Oct 2006 and have had no problems. Initial waking up of Slimserver etc takes approx 30seconds from pressing Start and play from stopped position. Music on QNAP in mixed formats such as MP3, WMA, FLAC and Apple Lossless. QNAP is connected to HDX which is plugged in to upstairs ring main and SB3 is connected to HDX plugged in to downstairs ring main. Had to go down this route because the construction materials of house weakened the signal strength from my Netgear DG834PN below that which the SB3 required - although I my Macbook generally makes wireless connection with little or no problem. -- Grumps Grumps's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6384 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
Just for the record, I too tried connecting one of my squeezeboxes via Homeplug with no success. It would connect fine but music playback was very choppy and unlistenable. In the end I reverted back to a wireless connection which worked much better. I seem to remember in the past reading on these forums that other people had had difficulty using Homeplugs (and similar) with their Squeezeboxes. Just for the record, at the same time my XBox360 was connected to the internet using a Homeplug and worked perfectly. -- PLynas PLynas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11960 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I have had no issues using the homeplugs with the SB - apart from when I tried to put a Homeplug into an RCD-protected socket outside...at which point I got the choppy sound etc... Much will depend on the state of your house wiring and that of your (close) neighbours. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF X-DAC V3/X-PSU/X-10 buffer (Audiocomm full mods)- Linn 5103 - Linn Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Townsend Supertweeters, Kimber Chord cables Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
No problem with homeplug here - all works great, always has as well (thankfully). -- NewBuyer NewBuyer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7862 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
Just received a pair of homeplugs. Soon as I get home, the setup will be: Wireless router with Homeplug hidden behind drawers in my bedroom. QNAP TS-109 stashed away in spare bedroom with other Homeplug. Router wireless to the SB3 Ah, for once, no NAS whirring away in my bedroom. Will post report on this config. -- blxm blxm's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
Woobag, can you get the Squeezebox to connect to Squeezenetwork? This will confirm (or otherwise)the SBhomeplugrouterinternet is working. You don't say how your server is connected or what it is etc... -- nacmacfeegle Crusty old DellNetgear routerhomeplug Kitchen --- SB3AEgo M Conservatory --- SB3Musical Fidelity TempestCanon S50 Lounge (work in progress) SB3Onkyo TX SR 875Kef2005.2 More Audiofool than Audiophile! nacmacfeegle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4889 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
The SB3 gets the IP adress automatically, no problem. It then says 192.etc.etc 'Simon1' (my music folder) then 'Conecting to Slimserver' then nothing. SB3 screen just goes blank. If you are getting that IP address message then the home plugs must be working. The router has received the request for an IP address and has allocated one and replied with the new address back to the SB3. Therefore the network is working all the way from the SB3 to the router and back again. The problem lies in the server to router to SB3 path. Have you ever tried connecting the SB3 wired direct to the router? This is effectively what you have done using the homeplugs. I've been using homeplugs very successfully, even using them on different ring circuits in the house. -- Lesu Lesu's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15321 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I use ethernet cable for one squeezebox and homeplug for all the rest of my transporters and squeezeboxes (five in all). It has proved much more reliable than wireless and stopped my wirless commected laptops having dropout issues as well. Uing the software netstumber I can see dozens of wireless networks in my area which of course must be my problem. I would highly reccomend homeplug even though setting up the network key to stop neighbours getting into your network is pretty ugly with my netgear devices. I guess the next generation of routers will have homeplug all built in and i would love to see this in slimserver devices as well. -- willyhoops willyhoops's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10563 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I've been using Netgear's X103/X104 combo for about 6 months which was great compared to my dodgy wireless strength (OK for mp3 but not flac). All worked well until the X103 just stopped working; got a refund, so I just need to get round to ordering another one. I would advise anyone to keep the packaging! -- dick dick's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3734 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I'm using a router with homeplug built in as they are already available - it works marvellously. http://www.homeplugs.co.uk/acatalog/info_10.html -- luga00 luga00's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1938 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
'Ur[s Wrote: uS;258592']but for test, it worked with laptop? was the wireless off on the laptop? assuming yes to both, then you are on same ring when you say it finds music folder fine - what do you mean? with IP addresses, leave SB3 to get IP by DHCP (automatically from your wireless router) - for the time being anyway where and what is your server? Yes, the wireles was switched off on the laptop (I just used it to check connection to the internet using Homeplugs) The SB3 gets the IP adress automatically, no problem. It then says 192.etc.etc 'Simon1' (my music folder) then 'Conecting to Slimserver' then nothing. SB3 screen just goes blank. -- Woobag Woobag's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9184 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I'm using Netgear HDX101s and have noticed that when the SB3 is switched on the Homeplug connection speed drops considerably. Switch it off at the mains and it rises again. This suggests that the SB PSU is generating interference. Could your problem be similar? -- simbo simbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11481 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I'm looking for some help with my problem. I have used my Squeezebox wirelessly for about a year with no real problems. I would like to use it in another room which has dodgy wireless strength. I have purchased 2 Homeplug AV200's which I have wired up. I have connected a laptop to the Homeplug and it accesses the internet no problem. However, when I try and use the SB on the ethernet connection I cannot get it to work. It finds the ip address fine and my music folder but then tries to connect to Slimserver it times out and the screen goes blank. I have a feeling that I will be asked about IP addresses and DHCP etc, but I am a bit confused with the techie stuff so I will need fairly plain English if possible! Any help is much appreciated, Simon -- Woobag Woobag's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9184 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
You need to connect the homeplug to your router, and the second one to the Squeezebox. The Squeezebox needs to be connected to your network with it's own IP address, not just to your laptop. -- BigEars BigEars's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6154 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
Hi Big Ears Sorry, I think I may have confused the post a bit. I only used the laptop to check I could access the internet OK using the Homeplugs. I have 1 Homeplug connected to the router and the other to the Squeezbox. What do I do regarding IP address? Simon -- Woobag Woobag's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9184 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
The plugs don't have an IP address - only the thing attached to them does. The plugs have a MAC address of their own. Are your plugs on the same breaker/ring main?...if not they may not work for streaming although will work well enough for internet. Mine certainly don't work across RCD breakers. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF X-DAC V3/X-PSU/X-10 buffer (Audiocomm full mods)- Linn 5103 - Linn Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Townsend Supertweeters, Kimber Chord cables Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
Ah, thanks Phil, that might be the answer. I dont think they are on the same ring. That's a real nuisance as I purchased them especially for the Squeezebox, so it looks like I've wasted my money! Simon -- Woobag Woobag's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9184 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
Woobag;258541 Wrote: Ah, thanks Phil, that might be the answer. I dont think they are on the same ring. That's a real nuisance as I purchased them especially for the Squeezebox, so it looks like I've wasted my money! Simon There are various solutions to bridge the different phases of the panel. I do not know where you are located, but if you are in the US, you can use something like this. http://www.smarthome.com/4816a2.html http://www.smarthome.com/4826a.html http://www.iautomate.com/xpcp.html http://www.iautomate.com/xpcr.html There are analagous solutions for other wiring standards outside the U.S. An electrician can also bridge the phases with some fairly inexpensive parts. Try a google search on X10 coupler Good luck. -- jeffmeh jeffmeh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3986 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
An alternative would be to find two sockets on the same ring, and put a wireless access point at the second point and see if you can run your SB3 wirelessly. Alasdair -- MuckleEck MuckleEck MuckleEck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11301 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I have used Homeplug for a number of years (in UK) with input from router going in to one ring circuit and output from another ring circuit. There is a considerable drop in throughput; theoretically 14mbps and in practice less than 2mbps but this works adequately for Flac streaming. I have had nothing done to my electrics at the consumer unit to bridge the circuits. So it can (sometimes) work. Ken -- Ken Ken's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=957 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
I bought homeplugs after my wireless connection (which had worked fine for more than a year) began to experience problems -- probably competing signals from neighbors. They never provided a satisfactory connection. They connected to the network, but I still had the same problems playing music -- dropouts, disconnections, etc. I sent them back. It cost me $100 to get a security company to hardwire CAT-5 cable -- best money I've spent. -- Kyle Kyle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2541 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless - yes, Homeplug - No
Ken wrote: I have used Homeplug for a number of years (in UK) with input from router going in to one ring circuit and output from another ring circuit. There is a considerable drop in throughput; theoretically 14mbps and in practice less than 2mbps but this works adequately for Flac streaming. I have had nothing done to my electrics at the consumer unit to bridge the circuits. So it can (sometimes) work. And I've got a pair connecting a PC in another room to the rest of my network. They're both plugged into multi-way boards - one end is in a surge protector. They work perfectly. For reference, they're Zyxel PLA-400: http://www.connectplayentertain.co.uk/product_ajax.php?id=12 R. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
