Dark Bit Factory & Gravity
GENERAL => General chat => Topic started by: Shockwave on August 04, 2011
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Has anyone here tried these?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DHP-307AV-PowerLine-Homeplug-Network/dp/B003L78F6U/ref=pd_cp_computers_2 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DHP-307AV-PowerLine-Homeplug-Network/dp/B003L78F6U/ref=pd_cp_computers_2)
It seems that they just plug into conventional power points, you use ethernet cables to plug into them and it turns your home's power circuits into a network.
I like the idea because it would mean that if I wanted to have a connection anywhere in the house then it's just a matter of moving a plug and it seems like it could be a lot faster than wireless.. They have good reviews but I've never heard of them before. Are they just a gimmick?
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hi nick,
i have installed powerline homeplug networks about three times at clients / friends in the past and i have to say it really works fantastic (Esp when there is no way to use wlan). Havent had any problem while installing / using it. The only thing you should know, both sockets must be connected to the same cable line inside your house and all should works fine ;)
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We had them at work before the Cat5 network was extended to various rooms.
They work well enough, provided there are no transformers between the 2 devices.
They also need to be on the same phase in a building with a 3-phase power supply, but most houses only have a single phase power supply, so it should work. This is only a concern in larger premesis such as industrial units, big shops, schools, etc.
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Cool, thanks guys. I think I'm going to give them a try when my next pay goes into the bank.
Va!n, really nice to see you again, I hope you're doing well!