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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You can, however, just plug in the adapters and create a network on the fly, without running any configuration software, which I find appealing. Overall, I was impressed by the Netgear HDX101 ...

Editor’s note: This roundup of powerline ethernet adapters is continually updated. It was originally published on January 15, 2015, and this is the third update. Since the number of products in the ...

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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 ...

Getting a stable wired connection to a device that's a floor above your home router is a challenge, and I know this pain all too well. My current living arrangement is a rental, and as a result, I ...

Networking is tricky when renting but MoCA was the solution ...