About Computer Networking: Powerline Networking, Anyone?

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrade From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Thankfully, this year's Consumer Electronics Show is over. We can now take some time to recover from gadget overload and sort out the real products from the hype. One piece of gear featured at CES this year was the Netgear N300, a hybrid router that supports both Wi-Fi and powerline home networking. Does anyone out there really use powerline (for something other than electricity)? 500 Mbps in Your Walls To use one of these newfangled Netgear routers in the powerline mode, you'll need a compatible adapter like this one. If all works as designed, you could be enjoying 500 Mbps connectivity inside your house. The question is: 500 Mbps of... what? (Note: Some people also call this PLC technology.) Powerline Home Network Diagram This page illustrates what a typical home network setup that uses HomePlug powerline technology might look like. See More About:  network diagrams  powerline networks  BPL - Broadband Over Power Line BPL is different from powerline. Basically, BPL gets broadband from the neighborhood to your home, while powerline takes it from there and distributes broadband inside the home. You are a rare individual if your house uses both powerline and BPL. See More About:  bpl  broadband internet service  READERS RESPOND: The Health Effects of Wireless "In the cell phone studies I have seen, virtually all of the larger, independent ones have found reason for concern, whereas the cell-phone company sponsored studies have found the opposite. How can that be called inconclusive?" -John M. Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Wireless Router Wireless Network Computers Networks Networking Cabling Featured Articles What Is Wireless N? What Is INSTEON? Wireless/Networking Message Board Methods for PC to PC File Transfers What's My IP Address? Networking 101   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses on Home + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams 10 Tips for Wireless Network Security Advertisement