darrenkb3
join:2003-06-29
Cranbury, NJ
| Powerline Ethernet Bridge?
I currently have 2 computers and a Playstation 2 hooked up to a linksys befsr41 router and cable modem in my basement. I have a 4th computer upstairs. Rather than run wiring or get wireless, can I use a Powerline Ethernet Bridge? Like the one shown here: »www.linksys.com/products/product···prid=416
How would I set this up? PC-->Powerline Bridge--->powerlines--->powerline bridge--->Router-->cable modem?
Is there anything else I'd need? I've seen these for $80 at Amazon.com and I'd need 2 right? But I've seeen similar items for only $40 on ebay.
Darren |
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avguser
join:2003-02-09 | I'm interested to know how this works if/when you do opt for the bridge. I'm considering this option myself |
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jjoshua
Premium
join:2001-06-01
Scotch Plains, NJ
 ·Verizon FIOS
 ·Comcast
| reply to darrenkb3
You could also use a phoneline bridge if you have the wiring where you need it.
You would need a bridge at the end where you plug into your router. On the PC, you could use another bridge and an ethernet NIC or you might see if you can find a powerline NIC as this should be less expensive than a bridge.
I've used the phoneline stuff - it worked nicely the first time. |
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avguser
join:2003-02-09 | I think I recall Linksys telling me they were getting out of the "Phoneline business". |
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revera
join:2004-02-02
Clovis, CA
| reply to darrenkb3
I have used powerline adapters for a few months.
You will need a bridge for the router to share your internet connection and a adapter for each device that you want to network. The network connection speeds are distance dependent however I have not noticed speed differences for my internet connections.
Connect the bridge to the router and plug the AC from the bridge directly into the AC outlet. Then connect your modem to your router and a powerline adapter for each device you want on your network and you should be all set.
There is a 2 bridge limit per network. |
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