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dtheriault · 06-25-2003, 02:44 PM

I've used ethernet hardline, wireless hubs etc... and they all had their limitations. a few months ago in frustration i bought two SpeedStream Powerline ethernet adapters for about 79$ each. model SS2502. I took the ethernet line that comes out of my cable modem and plugged it into the small adapter that plugs directly into the wall (it's the size of a double thick cig package).

Now i can move my laptop anywhere in the house where their is an electrical outlet and by plugging in the other adapter i have fast ethernet everywhere! I didn't have to wire my entire house with ethernet and i don't have to reconfig my wireless hub everytime attbroadband does something funky with their settings.

every once in a while i have to double click on the connection utility and click "connect" when i move from room to room, but that's it.

technology that works. damn finally.

dt

06-25-2003, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
dtheriault Psycho Location: maybe utah	Powerline ethernet adapters are just a bit cool... I've used ethernet hardline, wireless hubs etc... and they all had their limitations. a few months ago in frustration i bought two SpeedStream Powerline ethernet adapters for about 79$ each. model SS2502. I took the ethernet line that comes out of my cable modem and plugged it into the small adapter that plugs directly into the wall (it's the size of a double thick cig package). Now i can move my laptop anywhere in the house where their is an electrical outlet and by plugging in the other adapter i have fast ethernet everywhere! I didn't have to wire my entire house with ethernet and i don't have to reconfig my wireless hub everytime attbroadband does something funky with their settings. every once in a while i have to double click on the connection utility and click "connect" when i move from room to room, but that's it. technology that works. damn finally. dt __________________ "Remember, it takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen." -Homer Unless you are the freakin Highlander, what is the point in learning how to fight with a sword? Last edited by dtheriault; 06-25-2003 at 03:18 PM..