I bought these a while ago and they work very well: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0084Y9N3O/ref=pe_385721_37038051_pe_217191_31005151_M3T1_dp_1
They use ethernet cables to connect from the socket to the computer (or other device which has an ethernet connection). The WiFi version also works but not so well, but that might just be me. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008I3GCIK/ref=pe_385721_37038051_pe_217191_31005151_M3T1_dp_1 Richard On 21 Oct 2013, at 14:15, Rebekah K <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks. Can it be an alternative to wifi? Where would I buy the adapters from? > > Rebekah > > > On 20/10/2013 11:37, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: >> Hi Rebekah >> >> If your wifi network doesn't stretch to one end of your house, or has >> problems getting through a thick external wall, you can use adapters which >> plug into the power socket and use your mains power cables to send >> networking data through. >> >> The new powerline units have wifi routers built in to create wifi networks >> from any power socket in your house, and the more expensive ones have a plug >> socket on the back of them so you don't lose the use of the socket. >> >> Regards >> >> Sam >> >> -- >> MacAmbulance >> Sam Mullen >> 07747778022 >> [email protected] >> >>> On 20 Oct 2013, at 11:33, Rebekah K <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Can you please explain powerline networking as an alternative to wifi to a >>> relative luddite like me please? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Rebekah >>> >>>> On 19/10/2013 23:05, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: >>>> You could also use powerline networking which is more robust than wifi, >>>> assuming your speakers have an Ethernet socket. >>>> >>>> Sam >>>> >>>> -- >>>> MacAmbulance >>>> Sam Mullen >>>> 07747778022 >>>> [email protected] >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/smug. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/smug. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/smug. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
