Networking over Powerline adapter

[aarty]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking at buying a Netcomm NP204. I would like to go from the modem from one room to the TV set in another.

I have tpg and it looks like it is 20Mbps and the NP204 is 200Mbps.

Will this do the job to stream the net on my lcd tv?

Also does this unit need to be in line to work or it will work anywhere around the house?

Meaning does it have to be in the same circuit.


Regards,

arty

[tristen]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking at buying a Netcomm NP204. I would like to go from the modem from one room to the TV set in another.

I have tpg and it looks like it is 20Mbps and the NP204 is 200Mbps.

Will this do the job to stream the net on my lcd tv?

Yes, that should be adequate.
Bear in mind however, that 20Mbps might not be achievable in practice due to line quality and other internet congestion between you and the site(s) you are attempting to access.

Also does this unit need to be in line to work or it will work anywhere around the house?

Meaning does it have to be in the same circuit.


Regards,

arty

All such devices, which use the mains wiring to communicate, must be connected to the same electrical phase.
If you have single phase, not three phase, it should be quite straight forward.
The device will NOT work across electrical phases!

Having said that, I have had problems where electrical equipment drawing heavy current, such as large industrial freezers etc., has been connected to the same phase.

[autotuner]

I've had variable success with the Ethernet over Power devices, varying brands and models. I have never achieved anywhere near wire speed with them, sometimes couldn't even get them to work reliably in adjacent rooms.
I consider them to be a last resort when cabling or WiFi is out of the question.

[marty 17]

I use an NP 204 at home and it works (slower than cable).

But we tried them at my daughters home and she has solar power and they would not work properly.

[aarty]

thanks guys for your input.....

I think I'll go under the house and run the wire.....

[johnwinger]

I have had success using power over lan adaptors, various brands. I found that the netcomm works well compared to other brands. I would run cat cable if possible but if you cannot use a power over lan adaptor. Plug it straight into a power point and not into any power boards or surge protecters