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Netgear Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter
http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters/HDX101.aspx
Anyone got any reviews of this thing? Or could comment on how good or bad it is specifically how well it would handle MMOs? Or know anything about it i'm thinking of ditching my wireless and getting one.
"What is it that the gamers want from these games and why is it not given to them? We were playing these games ourselves, that's why we know it was not being done. So we moved in the opposite direction. We thought about what the users wanted, what we wanted, and why it wasn't happening and how it could happen." - Tasos Flambouras
Comments
I think the fundamental is flawed a bit if your planning to do more with this then just transfering files. It uses your home electrical wiring as network wiring. An OK idea if you aren't running juice through it. 1st the connection won't be as good as ethernet cable. Cat5e has a transfer rate of 100MB/s, Cat6 has a rate of 1GB/s. It achieves this by twisting 8 copper wires. On the other hand your electical wiring makes use of 1 rather thick copper wire with a transfer rate around 58MB/s thats subsequent to frequent electrical signals. 2nd what if there is a surge in the network. Your adapter is toast. and 3rd what if your wiring is not setup properly. I have seen plenty of home electric wirings to know that they aren't all set up by the most competent hands. Like the entire house being wired of only 2 breakers.
Your better off getting your crimper, and spending the $100 on wiring to wire up your whole apartment/house in Cat6 cabling.