Many systems builders involved in small office, home office (SOHO) networking are aware of the two main choices for building out a network: wired or wireless. But they should also be aware of a third ...

DS2 now claims to be the only powerline vendor offering on-board support for the LLPD network mapping protocol in Microsoft's Vista. But is LLPD really simple enough for use in home networking? And ...

I had a plan for this one, and it was good. I'd plug a Powerline networking kit into a few rooms, get a baseline, then turn on the vacuum, the space heater, the hair dryer, and a pile of cheap ...

Real-World Experience My office uses a mix of networking media, including standard 10/100-Mbps RJ45 cabling, older-style 10-Mbps BNC coaxial cabling, and a wireless node. I rarely use the wireless ...

Regardless of the specification used, Powerline networking products are easy to install and all work the same way. You'll need a minimum of two powerline adapters (which cost between $50-$100 ...

Broadband over Powerline (BPL) has been emerging steadily over the past several years for in-home networking, access/utility company applications, and the technology is continuing strong growth, ...

DS2 is one of dozens of vendors showing products at this year's CES for powerline home networking over standard electrical wiring. Some of DS2's competitors are now collaborating together on a new ...

The lack of interoperability in powerline networking products used in homes is dramatically slowing down potential growth, industry leaders said during a panel discussion at the International Consumer ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks.… Read full bio The adapter is relatively bulky and ...

AC wires can be accessed from multiple spots in any room where a computer is in use. What's more, by deploying what are known as "powerline adapters," system builders can deploy those AC wires inside ...