Re: POE Switch?

[John Jones <chianime@xxxxxxxxx>]

With Powerline there's no cable to run so you don't have intermediate
locations - like your attic - that need power.  It routes Ethernet over your
home's existing 110V electrical wiring.

So as long as your endpoint device (PC, DVR, whatever) will be around a
power outlet you're good to go.

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 1:52 PM, David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> John Jones wrote:
> > I went the opposite route and did Ethernet over Power a.k.a. Powerline
> > Ethernet.  Plug 'n' go.  No cables to run.  Drop a switch anywhere if
> > needed. 200Mb aggregate speed for the home; 100Mb from each access point.
> > One-touch setup for encryption.
>
> I don't have power where I'm trying to go, but running cat 5 should be
> doable.
>
> david
>
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