Powerline-based home networking faces the daunting task of overcoming its reputation as slow and unreliable, a reputation that originated from less-than-stellar initial attempts at the technology.

Belkin today announced two pretty cool networking products—a new router and Powerline adapters—that each have a unique and very useful new feature. But you’ll have to wait a few months to get your ...

German manufacturer Devolo wants to reintroduce U.S. consumers to powerline networking. But it’s not using the HomePlug AV2 standard you might be familiar with from 10 years ago. Devolo’s Magic 2 ...

Netgear launches two new high-speed Powerline Adapter kits; one is compact and lightweight and the other incorporates a pass-through power outlet. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, Editor Former CNET ...

I'm a ham and want to be sensitive to other hams' concerns about networking over powerlines. It is unfortunately the only option available to me right now as I don't own the building I'm living in and ...

A profusion of incompatible “standards,” the lingering memory of poor initial products, and the sheer technical challenge of the application have thus far retarded the adoption of powerline networking ...

If you’ve made it this far through the pandemic without cursing your home Wi-Fi, congratulations! You’re a rare bird, and you don’t need this article. Read on, however, if you’re not getting the ...

Unboxing and giving a quick overview of the Rosewill RPLC-500 500Mbps Powerline Networking Kit, more information on ...

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 ...

The D-Link’s UPA technology offers far higher throughput than competing HomePlug kits, as well as push-button encryption setup and informative LEDs. On the surface, D-Link’s latest powerline ...

While not as well known or widely used as Wi-Fi or Ethernet, powerline networking—using your existing home electrical wiring to transmit data, turning every outlet in your house into a potential ...

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 ...