[Gllug] ethernet through powerlines

[Richard Huxton]

john levin wrote:
> I'm considering getting a couple of devices like these:
> http://www.netgear.co.uk/wallplugged_ethernet_bridge_xe102.php
> http://www.netgear.co.uk/wallplugged_ethernet_bridge_xe103.php
> ethernet bridges that use pre-existing electrics to network.
> 
> Has anyone on the list tried such things? What's the speed like? Any 
> latency issues? Any linux issues? (I'm guessing not with the ethernet 
> aspect, but Netgear do require windows for using encryption)

I do remember seeing reviews finding noticable performance differences 
between different models. I'd make sure I'd read around a bit if I was 
worried about speed/resilience.

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   Richard Huxton
   Archonet Ltd
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