Broadband through mains

[Jahova]

What would I need to do this? From my downstairs router to my upstairs bedroom. Mu uncle told me about this, but he hasn't gotten back to me on what I need, so I'm sure you guys can help me. Thanks.

[BeanEgg]

http://www.techimo.com/forum/networking-internet/168003-internet-through-mains-socket.html

Might this be of any help?

[Jordy]

They're called "Ethernet Plugs" usually. You have an ethernet cable connecting the modem and the "adapter". You then buy other ethernet plugs to receive the internet.

The technologies quite expensive though bare in mind and you need to look into speeds, if you buy cheapish one's they probably aren't up for gaming or speedy downloads.

Buying a wireless router is cheaper, easier and more reliable however.

[Jahova]

@Beanegg: The link is out of date (2006)! I was thinking of people helping me to choose newer solutions and hardware.
I know I will need;


The main wall socket to plug ethernet into router
2X: Wall sockets to go upstairs into my PC and Xbox360.

I need you to recommend me on how to properly do this and what hardware you recommend me use.

[Recursion]

Just get some HomePlugs. Sorted.

[BeanEgg]

@Beanegg: The link is out of date (2006)! I was thinking of people helping me to choose newer solutions and hardware.
I know I will need;


The main wall socket to plug ethernet into router
2X: Wall sockets to go upstairs into my PC and Xbox360.

I need you to recommend me on how to properly do this and what hardware you recommend me use.

There were links on the second page. ;)
These are the links:
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/review/1023464/ne
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=223818&C=SO&U=strat15tgear-delivers-85-mbps-power-lines
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/bpl5.htm

[Jahova]

Look at this Amazon bundle, I know they are not a well known make but I'm sure I can't go wrong for the price and the specifications of the hardware:


http://bit.ly/6A4hbm

I've got the Ethernet cables already, so don't worry about them.

Edit: Thanks above people, can't reputate you at the moment :(

[Recursion]

Just remember, you get what you pay for, and these things can work really badly, depending on your house wiring.

[Jahova]

I'm sure they offer some money back warranty /guarantee. Just to say, I am wanting to do this as our home network (what of it there is) needs an upgrade to fit with the digital age. I am building a media PC for our downstairs living room and we will be streaming content from different PC to PC.

Here is my plan:


Wireless from router: Roaming laptop
Ethernet from router: Downstairs family PC1
Mains system: Downstairs media PC2
Mains system: Upstairs power PC3
Mains system: Upstairs X360

We will be streaming movies and images to and from Computers, so I'm sure 80MB/s should be fine.

[Recursion]

To be honest, Wireless N (using WPA2) would be better than HomePlugs if you aren't going wired.. just my 2c though.

[Jahova]

The laptop will be the only component using wireless?

[Recursion]

Yeah but you would probably be better off using Wireless N for everything you were going to use HomePlugs for.. IMO

AFAIK, the latency on HomePlugs is very poor so if you game it won't work too well.

[Tomm]

Although saying that, wireless is not really the best option for online gaming either though :P


Yeah but you would probably be better off using Wireless N for everything you were going to use HomePlugs for.. IMO

AFAIK, the latency on HomePlugs is very poor so if you game it won't work too well.

[Recursion]

Although saying that, wireless is not really the best option for online gaming either though :P

It's a better option than HomePlugs :P And it isn't so bad, I get 30ms ping on my laptop over Wireless N in CSS

[Chippiewill]

It's a better option than HomePlugs :P And it isn't so bad, I get 30ms ping on my laptop over Wireless N in CSS

Agreed, half my house is wireless and we have no issues with ping.

http://www.pingtest.net/result/6318254.png (http://www.pingtest.net)
http://www.pingtest.net/result/6318548.png (http://www.pingtest.net)

[The Professor]

Ditto, I've heard really bad thinks about ehternet over mains.