Ethernet over Power

[dpaanlka]

I'm thinking of setting up an ethernet over power network in my house for devices that do not have wireless (most of my System 7 machines and a few old iMacs and printers and stuff).

I was thinking of one of the following products:

http://www.buy.com/prod/linksys-instant-powerline-plebr10-bridge-external/q/loc/101/10321918.html

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=152644

http://review.zdnet.com/Netgear_Powerline_HD_Ethernet_Adapter/4505-3304_16-31970278.html

http://reviews.cnet.com/Siemens_SpeedStream_Powerline_Ethernet_adapter/4505-3304_7-20684584.html

Does anybody have experience with such networks? Any specific product experiences?

 

[mikes63737]

If you're not going to be using it for large file transfers then it should be fine. I don't have any experience with these devices, but I would stay away from the Belkin because every Belkin networking product that I have ever had has failed and/or been a complete pain.

If you're concerned about power surges, make sure that you buy a surge protector with ethernet protection because you can't plug the box into a surge protector.

 

[dpaanlka]

All very good things to consider thanks.