Using the ac powerline at home to interconnect PCs, peripherals, and consumer electronics via broadband techniques isn’t new. Several companies still make powerline modems. However, the wireless ...

They are fairly useful.

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 ...

I have a 2-story house built in 2003. I have 3 rooms which have a lot of networking activity. Downstairs, where the cable internet comes in, I have the home entertainment center. Upstairs in one ...

Today's more advanced wireless networking protocols and antenna technologies make networking less of a problem than it once was, but wireless reception problems are still common enough that powerline ...

The Hybrii-XL and Hybrii-PLC hybrid SoCs integrate powerline communication (PLC) and wireless on a single chip. Supporting both HomePlug Green PHY PLC and ZigBee standards, the Hybrii-XL (GV7011) chip ...

Today we’ve got some new gadgets for your home theater. Onkyo’s new receiver can do both DLNA audio and internet radio streaming, and Netgear’s latest powerline home networking kit is built for your ...

Setting up internet at home can feel like a big task, but it does not have to be. There are many devices out there, but you probably only need a few to get started. Some gear is needed for a good ...

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 ...