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Standard User Adagio
(member) Sat 14-Jul-07 18:37:43
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Wireless connection?


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All our computing kit is upstairs, the router is downstairs to be close to telephone socket and uses a wired connection to a switch upstairs. I should like to make this connection wireless. Is it possible? If so how? Can I use a configuration like that shown at:-

http://www.adagio.dsl.pipex.com/network/network.pdf

Any advice welcomed.



David
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Standard User deleted
(deleted) Sat 14-Jul-07 18:52:37
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Yes.

Remember that wireless is not as fast, stable, or secure as wired.
Standard User jtn
(experienced) Sat 14-Jul-07 20:13:28
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Re: Wireless connection?


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Have a look at homeplug
I have much the same set up as you and have just changed from wireless to homeplug and it works a lot better.
Cheers
Jon

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Standard User Adagio
(member) Sat 14-Jul-07 21:48:54
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I have been using homeplug first tried Acer, 1 failed and I got my money back for both as it could not be replaced. Bought Solwise and one of them has failed. I am now very doubtful as to their reliability, they seem to run very hot. Anyone else have a view? Have I just been unlucky?

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Standard User yarwell
(sensei) Sat 14-Jul-07 21:50:36
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perhaps your mains voltage is like mine somewhat high. Homeplugs do have a history of dying, I was hoping the newer one / better makes would move away from this.

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Standard User jtn
(experienced) Sun 15-Jul-07 08:40:58
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Hi.
Mine are running cooler than most power supplies. I'm hoping they won't die for a while
Cheers
Jon


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Standard User Adagio
(member) Sun 15-Jul-07 09:11:35
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Which make/model do you have?

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Standard User Adagio
(member) Sun 15-Jul-07 09:57:35
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Perhaps I should buy a pair from Netgear - 3 year warranty!

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Devolo's are also 3 year warranty.
Standard User jtn
(experienced) Sun 15-Jul-07 22:26:13
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Hi.
I bought the NET-PL-85PE-TWIN pack. Tell you the truth I didn't shop around, mainly because I like dealing with Solwise.
What sort of lifespan did you get with the Solwise gear?
Cheers
Jon

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