Powerline internet networking?

mithrilG60 · 05-22-2010, 12:39 AM

For the difference in cost I'd probably go for the 200mbps. It's not that much more and it's always better to have more bandwidth than you need instead not enough. Besides it'll allow for potential future growth that is more bandwidth intensive, a network media player for example.

The other option is a wireless bridge involving 2 wireless routers that are connected together to "bridge" the gap between your computer's location and your modem. I run a pair of Asus RT-N15's to bridge my network media player at my home theatre to my media server in my office. Very easy to setup and more than fast enough to stream 1080p bluray rips. However, I don't use that connection for anything other than media streaming, I have a 3rd wireless router that provides network/Internet access for my wife's laptop and both of our iPhones.

05-22-2010, 12:39 AM	#5
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Powerline internet networking? For the difference in cost I'd probably go for the 200mbps. It's not that much more and it's always better to have more bandwidth than you need instead not enough. Besides it'll allow for potential future growth that is more bandwidth intensive, a network media player for example. The other option is a wireless bridge involving 2 wireless routers that are connected together to "bridge" the gap between your computer's location and your modem. I run a pair of Asus RT-N15's to bridge my network media player at my home theatre to my media server in my office. Very easy to setup and more than fast enough to stream 1080p bluray rips. However, I don't use that connection for anything other than media streaming, I have a 3rd wireless router that provides network/Internet access for my wife's laptop and both of our iPhones. Last edited by mithrilG60; 05-22-2010 at 12:45 AM.