The Good: Easy setup; no perceptible difference from using standard ethernet cabling. The Bad: Large appliances running in the house can cause electrical noise that drops throughput a bit. The Verdict ...

If you want broadband in every room of your home, you've got a couple of options: Running LAN (CAT-5) cables is a common solution, but an expensive one. Wi-Fi is another approach, but not ideal for ...

The lack of a connection quality indicator and a wall mount option devalue this otherwise very capable powerline kit, which has four ethernet ports on the remote adapter. Linksys’s powerline ...

We live in an era of everyday miracles, though we don’t always appreciate that fact. As comedian Louis C.K. puts it, “Everything is amazing, and nobody is happy.” Not only is broadband Internet nearly ...

Looking to extend your wired network without having to sweat about the cables? The Extello's LANSocket 1500 kit might just be what you want. Here's CNET's full review. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, ...

Distribution of ultra-high speed signals over a building's electrical wiring has its fans. Powerline distribution is valued by the multiple dwelling unit (MDU) real-estate sector for its managerial ...

As an alternative to using regular Ethernet or Wi-Fi to connect more devices to a home network, try the high-speed ZyXel PLA4205 power line adapter. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, Editor Former CNET ...

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Ideal for clutter-free network expansion, the devices use existing power plugs to drive fast online access, featuring four Gigabit LAN connectors with a dedicated VIP port ASUS PL-X51P and PL-X52P ...

Powerline is less vulnerable to outside attack, although it can leak to other houses, depending on how your area is wired. Click to expand... Powerline supports encryption like WiFi does. Usually ...

I want to mount two of these POE IP security cameras at my parents house, under the eaves where there is a reasonably-protected AC socket, but where running Ethernet is not feasible: I do NOT want to ...