[TriLUG] Powerline - Ethernet over AC lines & Linux

[Reginald Reed]

Actually, this information is pretty dated.  As I stated in the
original thread, I have personally used the newer 85Mbps devices.  The
devices I own are ethernet based, so there are *no* drivers required.

http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters/XE104.aspx

--Reggie

On 9/23/07, K4HM <k4hm at arrl.net> wrote:
> John,
>
> I think what you initially asked about was actually Homeplug, which is
> entirely different from BPL.
>
> "Homeplug" devices have been around for years and a search on Google will
> find lots of information.  I only knew one person who tried Homeplug and he
> seemed satisfied with it.  I have not used it myself.
>
> They use your LOCAL house wiring to send an RF signal between plug-in
> adapters within your home.  The RF signals are not on the same frequencies
> as the WIFI wireless adapters that are popular today so they are not
> susceptible to being hacked by someone parked in front of your house with a
> wireless laptop.  They also require drivers loaded on the PC to use the
> adapter which of course that also means your buddy can't come over and share
> your network.
>
> I believe they are also limited to a theoretical speed of a little over
> 10Mbps which is probably sufficient for home use unless you are trying to
> clone your hard drive to another system.
>
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