im thinking of getting two of these units as opposed to wireless, as im told it a better connection, as a newbie im a  little confused as to how its setup
i dont have new pc's with any lan cards so i take i would need two of them for the pc's, is this correct for the Homeplug Adapter to connect to.
can someone please tell me how all this connects up, the provider i might go with says they send a wireless modem? i take i would need a different type
of modem? -- fender62

Yes you need network adapters in each PC. Why not download the manual for
the product you want to buy, it will show you how to set it up, they don't
all get configured the same way.

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Hi
There is No absolute "Best", there are some situations that the HPNA would
Not work at all, and many times it works "Quirky".
Wireless works very well for short distance, well for medium distance, and
so, so, for long distance.
The decision has to be made according to your needs, and the specific
environment, and Not according to online myths.
In many cases Wireless network can be extended with two Wireless Routers
working as WDS, and it would less expensive that sets of HPNA.
Different type of Modem? It depends on what is the type of Internet
arrangement that you have Now.
You need to provide a comprehensive description of what you have Now in term
of Network related hardware otherwise No sound advise can be given to you.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

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fender62 wrote:
You *must* have LAN cards to use these powerline adapters.
Any common 10/100 ethernet cards will do.

Powerline adapters connect several computers via your power wiring,
as if they all were connected to an ethernet hub.
Just this simple.
So for example, one PL adapter goes to the LAN exit of your
internet modem, and another to the ethernet card of your computer.

If you buy a two-piece startup kit, they are already pre-configured,
just plug them in and you're done. Orherwise, use the included
vendor's utility to set them up.

The setup utility assigns a crypto key, which must be same for all
adapters in the network - similar to "network name" or SSID for wi-fi.
You only need to do this once. The settings will be preserved until
changed; you can unplug the adapters and carry them around the house.

The simplest way is to bring all your PL adapters to
one computer where the vendor's utility is installed, connect them
one by one and configure.

Enjoy!

-- pa

fender62 wrote:
Show quoteHide quoteI use the Netgear version.  Just plug 'em in, and they work, _provided_
your electrical wiring is uncomplicated.  You can configure encryption
if you're using them in an environment where others share the same wiring.

Yes, you need Ethernet cards, or, alternatively, USB to Ethernet
adapters, cheaply available on Ebay.

Phil, London

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