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Would a decent powerline connection be sufficient for streaming pc hdmi over ip?
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I'm looking into RDP/VNC alternatives for streaming my computer HDMI (and possibly its USB peripherals) to multiple TVs in rooms separate from my PC room. My goal is to find a ...
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Cannot set Ethernet adapter to 1Gbps with powerline
I have recently set up a new computer with an Ethernet adapter that supports up to 1 Gbps. I have a 600Mbps optical fibre connection with a set of PLCs (TL-WPA4220KIT) to run a wired connection from ...
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1200Mpbs Powerline adaptors, only 50Mbps, while WiFi delivers 270Mbps
I just got a Powerline adaptor that supports Gigabit Ethernet and 1200Mbps, since my WiFI connection was inconsistent (despite being quite strong).
For some reason, it delivers MUCH slower speeds ...
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Powerline adapters intermittently prevent device network availability when connected to a switch
I'm new to both switches and powerline ethernet, so please treat this question as a layman's question.
In our office, we use a switch to increase the number of ethernet ports:
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WiFi(n)-USB2 vs WiFi(n)-USB3 vs Powerline
In the process of upgrading/rebuilding the home PC, and most decent mobos have fancy Ethernet. My current setup uses a WiFi-USB2 adapter (Asus N14), due to poor choices and GPON Internet (ISP-mandated ...
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Powerline Ethernet Adapter and two electrical boxes
I own a home and carriage house in the back. They are on separate electrical boxes and pay separate in terms of utility bills. My questions is, are these connected in any type of way where if I ...
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DIY Powerline adapters - can they be made? [closed]
Given the cost of existing powerline adapters, I am curious as to how complex they really are, could they be made from a selection of components and some knowledge?
Do they absolutely require ...
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Networking via Switches and Powerline ethernet
I'm interested in trying out this Xbox to Windows 10 streaming thing. Right now my setup is that my Xbox is on its own powerline ethernet switch, as is my PC, and the router is on a 3rd one. The ...
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How can powerline ethernet adapters be faster than their hardware ports?
On many of the powerline ethernet adapters, they claim high speeds of 500 Mbps, however, I've noticed that the actual jack on the device is only 10/100 Mbps speed.
For reference - look at the specs: ...
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Using Powerline for telephone and internet
As far as I know, CAT 5 cable can be used to run a 100 Mbps Ethernet and a telephone connection (2 pairs each). Would it be possible to use power line with this cable?
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Wireless in a difficult environment - what solutions exist?
My apartment is bisected by a ~8" thick concrete wall, through the center of which is a doorway.
My ethernet (provided by the building) jack emanates from one face of this partitioning wall. My ...
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How can I secure an Ethernet-over-power network?
I just bought myself an Ethernet-over-power adapter, and plugged it in. It seems to be working great, but now I'm concerned that my neighbours may be able to access my network.
I live in a rowhome ...
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