[TriLUG] Powerline Ethernet

[Steve Litt]

On Sat, 26 Oct 2013 22:04:07 -0400
Igor Partola <igor at igorpartola.com> wrote:

> TriLUG,
> 
> I am looking to speed up my LAN at home after realizing that a file
> server over 2.4 GHz 802.11n is still fairly slow. One solution I am
> exploring is powerline networking (running CAT6 is not currently an
> option).
> 
> Looking at the likes of TP-Link's TL-PA511 AV500, which promises peak
> bandwidth of 500 Mbps. Does anyone have experience with this tech
> and/or this specific adapter? Is it worth the money, or is it better
> to get a dual band router and a faster Wi-Fi card for the file server?
> 
> Thanks,
> Igor

If you do this, encrypt it as well as you would Wifi. Most homes have
external outlets, so some badguy could get on your network if he's
willing to physically trespass. Also, if you live in an apartment
building or condo, I'd assume your neighbors could get on your network.

SteveT

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