Why discontinued? This product sounds like it kills ethernet over powerline: Maybe this product was just too complicated for your average consumer who doesn't have a clue?
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I have the Netgear kit, it works great. I want to add more connections, but it is no longer for sale. Anyone know if Netgear's MoCA product would play nice with the MoCA adapters from ActionTech or DLink? Best if I don't have to start all over with new gear.
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The way I used it was I plugged it into the wall at the far far end of my house and then attached a second router to broadcast a second wifi network. Because PowerLine is basically ethernet through your power outlets and doesn't broadcast a wireless network by itself.
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Read the review for the WD Livewire Powerline AV. One of the reviewers talked about adding more units at a later date. As I recall once the first couple are registered you have to take some steps to add more. I haven't tried it myself as I returned the product because it started failing repeatedly shortly after installation - approx 24 hours use.
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That's what I would like to know also! Most of the systems will say internet ready, but only dsl. Get with the times! What will work on a 45 lan/ethernet?
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Ethernet is only if you are going to hard wire to the internet. Most people have a wireless modem and hook up their computer that way, thus no wire.
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You're fortunate it lasted that long.The router is garbage.Get another different one.
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Whatever it had did not work properly as my equipment was destroyed after a surge. Belkin tested it and said it was fine. If it was fine, why was my equipment damaged? I lost thousands. Word from Belkin, "Claim Denied"! (go away pesky customer). Never again.
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We have 9 of them and these things are just awful. It could be a configuration issue, but we have had someone come in to try and fix the issue and it still drops connection fairly often. Has no DHCP server inside so your network needs one already.
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Magicjack plus just came out. You can plug it into the wall and then connect it to the ethernet and it will work when the computer is off.
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Can I ask what happened when you have phone line coming in and cat 6 going out. I am trying to do the same and want to know your result. I am using Cat6/RJ45 spares to hook up multiple phone lines. Will this work?
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Well since you're a Netgear employee, why does my adaptor work flawlessly with my computer and won't even let my ps3 or xbox connect to the internet? A little off-subject but your time is appreciated.
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I was just about to post the same question. I really don't want to run an ethernet line over to the player. I've looked at wireless access points but they're not much cheaper than a full blown router. I'm starting to think I'll end up with another wireless router (with 4 or more ports) to use as a bridge to my existing wireless lan. I just really don't want to spend upwards of $100 just to get bdlive.
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I believe you can also use Ethernet over the wire using the LAN-in / LAN-out ports, but the device that you power with this would need to support wired Ethernet for this to be useful. The Ethernet in/out is probably not useful in most situations in which I imagine this device is used, e.g. with an iPad. If you had a Raspberry Pi or some other device that runs off 5V power and also has an Ethernet port, then you could use this to provide both power and Ethernet.
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My unit is connected via Ethernet to my home router. The original units only worked with an analog telephone line; the newer ones can connect via Ethernet, Wi-Fi (with a USB adapter). They may or may not support analog any longer; I stopped using that technology two models prior so I cannot say with 100% certainty without ripping apart my entertainment center if that is even supported anymore, but it definitely isn't required.
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I don't have an answer for you. My guess is your unit is "fried". I had two friends who had surge protector power strips, not Sidesocket, catch fire. I'm glad they were home!
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I actually returned this unit. I feel a better option for you might be something like a Netgear Powerline AV+200 adapter. Provided you have same power from the house to the metal building. (need to be on same phase leg of power) house outlet to metal building. This would give you an ethernet inside the metal building which you could add a wireless router if needed.
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It works fine for me. It's mostly your internet modem/router. I occasionally have this problem where my internet would randomly cut off at one point while still being connected and I'd have to refresh the page when watching YouTube videos but it's ambiguous whether it's the Ethernet cable or the ISP itself.