Sending Signals Through a Brick Wall
934437
Great product. Works well with a Linksys wireless router. Sends a full wi-fi signal across the house. Sends a signal which can penetrate a brick wall.
867349
So, a buddy of mine lives in an older house.  In this house, his internet/wireless router is set up in the basement.  The problem is that his house has a firewall built in.  "Isn't that a computer thing?"  you are asking yourself right about now.  No.  Well, yes, but before the internet was invented, a firewall was a concrete floor placed between the basement and first floor in an effort to slow or stop the spread of a fire that started in the basement.  The odd side-effect being that this now computer-related term is also an excellent method for stopping a wireless router signal.  My buddy has always complained about this.  I don't know why he doesn't move his router, but I didn't want to ask.  I thought, what BETTER place to test my new toy, the Belkin VideoLink thingy???
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I don't think it could have been any more simple or more idiot-proof to use.  All you do is plug each unit into an outlet (NOT a surge protector or anything like that - it MUST be plugged DIRECTLY into the wall outlet), wait for them to "find" each other (10 seconds), plug in your router and plug in your computer and BAM, your computer will get a full hardline internet signal.  No need for wireless.
My friend was so utterly amazed at how well it worked, that he said "for your review, just write "Works Awesome!".  And really, that's all that needs to be said!  You just plug it in, and that's it!
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I've never see an electronic device work so well before.  Really there is nothing to it.  You just plug it in.  That's IT.
Here's some more detail:
1) The units have teeny-tiny lights on the front, and one of them represents when each unit sees the other one, but the instructions aren't all that clear as to which light is which.  But, I kinda figured it out - but the lights and the pictures next to each one are just utterly miniscule, and so it's really hard to see what's what on there.  But - like I said - it worked flawlessley, so this is a minor point.
2) The cables included are laughably short.  Under 3' each, if I recall.  We used some longer ones we had lying around.  For a quick test, sure, use the included cables.  But FYI you'll want to pick up some long ethernet cables unless you only want to use that laptop within 3 feet of any outlet!
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I can't recommend this thing enough.  It worked awesome, gave GREAT internet speed, and solved a problem that has plagued my friend for years.  I would highly recommend this device!!!!!!!!!
2237399
Function simplicity. Good signal quality. More simultaneous connections would be good.
674517
Keeps dropping the signal.  Not reliable.  Plaster walls seem to defeat it.
670366
Very good reception just by pinning it to the wall. Outperforms rabbit ears.
323355
Works good. I wish the range was a little better when needing to go thru walls.
4867138
can pull in a good signal from over 100 yrd to get a signal from next door. using alfa awus06h usb
2361687
Has good range (30 ft through 4 walls). Works with Raspberry Pi (both OpenELEC as well as other Linux distros for RPi).
Good value for the money.
3359782
I can't confirm if these units are using Z-wave technology, but the units themselves work over distances of 40 feet and between 4 walls. The European versions of these switches also offer on online controller module that I hope to see in this market.
3382358
My WI-FI system works very well inside the house but I also desired to have a usable signal in both my front and back yard. The house is Stucco on the outside and beneath the stucco is chicken wire that is used to hold the stucco cement when it is first applied. (were talking a 50+ year old house) needless to say the chicken wire makes for a terrific signal loss. With the range extender I am able to blast a large enough signal to be able to utilize my WI-FI outdoors.
2365123
When they have a strong signal they work perfectly with clear sound and audio. Unfortunately I have concrete walls to struggle with, so external antennas would make it better and even usable for me, but got  good signal 100 yards away in clear sight. Not in use, so make me an offer.
671212
Doesn't have great range but thats only because its tiny. It works, even with Linux, and I've paired plenty of things to it that work fine. Generally has signal degradation through walls or at a distance of about 4 meters.
2084627
I bought the expensive Long Range (200ft) 5x2 PRO version of this device with an additional receiver, even though all the distance that I needed was just around 50ft. But since this 50ft includes some walls, I thought I will need a stronger signal to penetrate them. Sadly , one concrete wall was enough to break the signal from a distance of just 36ft. I wish if there is an alternative to this device in the market.
4305023
Very handy for use between my iPod and a Receiver.  The white color helped me run it along white brick mortars between bricks and blend it into the color of my brick wall. Well constructed and sturdy connectors. I would recommend to a friend.
710922
I live in a 1000sq ft townhouse to where I have one upstairs in my room and the other downstairs  in the kitchen. The signal reaches perfectly to both. I like how you can customize the different bells and also the intensity of the bell.
1562886
Very small unit, but gave a good signal where we needed it.  If you plan to plug it into a wall socket be aware it is a bit over sized and what ever you plug into the 2nd outlet may hit the off button on this unit.  I had to put an extension cord on the 2nd outlet to prevent this form happening.
664031
These works pretty well, but I get some interference even when i stand in between the devices with any metal object. Also, if you have brick walls, you will get lots of interference. But if you have an open space and somewhat line of sight, these are perfect