AC wires can be accessed from multiple spots in any room where a computer is in use. What's more, by deploying what are known as "powerline adapters," system builders can deploy those AC wires inside ...

How simple is it to network your home via existing power lines? I connected my PC’s Ethernet port to a powerline adapter and plugged that adapter into a power strip that already fed several other ...

Actiontec's 500 Mbps Powerline Network Adapter Kit is the smallest such adapter we've seen yet, but it does the job. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, Editor Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been ...

Power line adapters like the HP-3000E are also becoming popular with people concerned about wireless security. The Air Live HP-3000E is very typical of your basic starter kit. It features two 200Mbps ...

Comtrend's first G.hn-certified power line adapter, the PG-9172, is super-fast, but is it worth the cost? Here's CNET's full review. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, Editor Former CNET editor Dong Ngo ...

In home networking, the fastest way -- in terms of data speed -- to connect devices together is via network cables. However, running cables properly, which involves making networking ports and ...

Most people know about the two most common ways to get internet connectivity throughout their house. The first is the tried and true hardwired Ethernet cable. The thick, unwieldy Cat6 Ethernet cable ...

Design and Features The P1002P kit comes with two glossy-white powerline adapters that support the HomePlug AV2 standard, two Ethernet cables, and an installation guide. At 5 by 2.3 by 1.7 inches (HWD ...

The question is, which one of the two is best for the job? We’ve done our investigation and decided it’s time to share our findings with all who are interested. What is a Powerline Adapter? What is a ...