http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/ Engadget Comments for Panasonic set to unveil powerline networking prototypes aplenty at CES http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Dec 29th 2008 2:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Dec 29th 2008 2:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Dec 29th 2008 2:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Dec 29th 2008 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Dec 29th 2008 2:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/
It also performs much, much better than wireless 802.11b/g/n solutions for many/most people.]]>Dec 29th 2008 2:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Dec 29th 2008 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerline_networking

Wikipedia is your friend. It's basically an advance wired method of accessing the Internet.]]>Dec 29th 2008 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Dec 29th 2008 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/
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Wow, if you had blinking lights around the house, then yes, I'd say you had/have some "not-so-great" wiring. I've used the Netgear powerline adapters before, but the lower end model (11Mbps). Those could just stream audio. Moving files was awful slow.]]>Dec 29th 2008 4:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Mind you I'd first call the powercompany because it does sound like the whole mains frequency and stability is screwy and that might be their transformer and such needing an update, at their cost :)
]]>Dec 30th 2008 12:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Dec 29th 2008 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Dec 29th 2008 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/You can get 200mbps powerline modules that are specifically designed for AV stuff.

eg

http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=11898

You can also get versions that have a passthru plug.]]>Dec 29th 2008 4:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Dec 29th 2008 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/So you tried powerline ages ago (pre-wifi), perhaps you should try again as things have got a lot lot better. Setup can be as simple as pressing a button on the front, moving to the next unit and pressing the button on the front providing simple, encrypted configuration without requiring a PC.

As I pointed out earlier, there are 200Mbps versions which give increased speed. Powerline technology is perfect for devices that have hardwired ethernet and no wifi - some products get sold in 2 versions (with wifi and without) and generally the price difference is more than the cost of a powerline module. There are things like the Keane IR Anywhere (IR over tcp/ip) that don't come in a wireless version at all - powerline solves that problem pretty well. You can also get units with a passthru plug socket so you still have the socket available.

I use powerline modules and have done for years with no problems at all - I even imported one of the first units from Hong Kong way back in 2002 (prices were ~$150 per unit then!!). Back then there were some issue with using a switch plugged in (irratic behaviour) but this is a problem of the past - with the exception of IP phone locations, everywhere I have a powerline unit I have a little 8 port 3Com switch so one powerline device can server multiple networked equipment. You can now even get units with 3 network ports built in.

So, while powerline DID have issues a long time ago there's really nothing to complain about now. If you get the chance and have the need then I'd recommend that you give powerline another go.


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I bought mine from a third party via Amazon for around $36 per unit. It was much cheaper, and less of a hassle, than going wireless.]]>Dec 29th 2008 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Dec 29th 2008 4:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Pity those powerline ethernet products are still a bit pricey though, but you gotta spend to make the economy survive I guess.]]>Dec 30th 2008 12:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/
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I think the cool idea here is the ability to sync devices in a plug-in hybrid. Put a car PC in your trunk and update the MP3s/podcasts/what have you while charging.]]>Jan 2nd 2009 11:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/The computer and the Media Giant are the only two items on the "network "
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I used the Auto connectivity tab and entered the IP address from my computer's ethernet card .
When connected the Media Giant cannot see the computer -- and vice versa .
The Network connection on the computer shows "limited connectivity " and the Media Giant shows "no connectivity "
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I have ensured that the computer and the Media Giant are both on the same circuit breaker on the distribution board.

So far I have spent 3 days trying to get some connectivity with this technology -- described as "simple -- just plug in " .

I have used the same card / port on the desktop to connect to my wife's laptop -- via an ethernet cable -- no problem whatsoever .

This latest electronic marvel tops the bill of " complex nonsense posing as a solution " -- its even worse than my Geniatech USB dvb-s card -- and that was a truly awful experience !!!]]>Jan 26th 2009 8:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/panasonic-set-to-unveil-powerline-networking-prototypes-aplenty/Feb 19th 2009 4:45AM