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HomePlug AV adapters roundup
Powerline networking has been around for some time, and is a boon for anyone for whom wireless networking is unreliable or unworkable. But only recently have manufacturers started producing products that offer cross-compatibility and speeds high enough to stream high-definition video.
Devices adhering to the HomePlug AV standard promise theoretical speeds of up to 200Mbits/sec and the certification scheme means products from different firms should work together. So, after a rash of new announcements, we decided it was time to put a few pairs through their paces.
Next: Dynamode Powerline 200M
Read all the reviews:
Dynamode Powerline 200M
ZyXEL PLA401
Devolo dLAN 200 AVeasy Starter Kit
Billion BiPAC 2071
Author: Jonathan Bray
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