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Linksys PLTK300 PowerLine Network Kit $109 at ZipZoomFly
ZipZoomFly has the Linksys PLTK300 PowerLine Network Kit for $109 with free shipping. Uses existing power lines for networking and is compatible with HomePlug 1.0, standard routers and networked devices. Includes one single-port and one four-port adapter. [Compare]
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#1
showgunx - Posted 7:58 am PST 02/4/10 (310 Posts)
You better know both power jacks are in the same power circuit in your house, before you plug these thing in, otherwise the network speed will be greatly reduced. BTW, you can get a non-brand name pair for about $80 bucks in Amazon, which also got great review. You pay $30 bucks more just for the linksys brand name.
#2
showgunx - Posted 8:01 am PST 02/4/10 (310 Posts)
correction, this one has the 4-port adapter, and the one in Amazon only have 1 port. So I guess it does justify the $30 dollars extra cost.
#3
eibgrad - Posted 8:16 am PST 02/4/10 (294 Posts)
$109 and its only 85mbps, HomePlug 1. 0.
Here's a MUCH MUCH better deal (200mbps, HomePlug AV, and includes a wireless G router, for $40):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181107
Here's a MUCH MUCH better deal (200mbps, HomePlug AV, and includes a wireless G router, for $40):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181107
#4
tigerwalk - Posted 9:41 am PST 02/4/10 (56 Posts)
a dumb question: how do we know if the power jacks are in the same power circuit?
#5
showgunx - Posted 2:17 pm PST 02/4/10 (310 Posts)
#4, when you take out one of the fuses from your power box in your basement, which section of the house got black out? that section belong to one circuit.
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