Linksys announced a brand new range of Powerline Network Adaptors which are well worth checking out:

PLTE200 Powerline Network Adapter

• Use your existing powerlines to network your computers and other devices
• Share files, printers, storage, and networked games throughout your home — connect it to a router to share your Cable or DSL Internet connection
• Easily add more devices to your network by plugging additional adapters into electrical outlets
• HomePlug® 1.0 with Turbo technology for data rates up to 85Mbps, also works with HomePlug 1.0

PLTS200 Powerline 4-Port Network Adapter

• Use your existing powerlines to network your computers and other devices
• Share files, printers, storage, and networked games throughout your home — connect it to a router to share your Cable or DSL Internet connection
• Built-in 4-port Ethernet switch
• HomePlug® 1.0 with Turbo technology for data rates up to 85Mbps, also compatible with HomePlug 1.0 devices

These two devices are fine for standard networking and file sharing – if you’re looking to stream media, then make sure you go for the Powerline AV equivalents:

PLE300 Powerline AV Network Adapter

• Use your existing powerlines to network your computers and other devices
• Share standard or HD video, files, printers, storage, and networked games throughout your home — connect it to a router to share your Cable or DSL Internet connection
• Easily add more devices to your network by plugging additional adapters into electrical outlets
• HomePlug® AV technology for data rates up to 200Mbps*

PLS300 Powerline AV 4 Port Network Adapter

• Use your existing powerlines to network your computers and other devices
• Share files, printers, storage, and networked games throughout your home — connect it to a router to share your Cable or DSL Internet connection
• Built-in 4-port Ethernet switch
• HomePlug® AV technology for data rates up to 200Mbps*
• 128-bit encryption helps keep your data secure

The 4 Port Network adaptor in particular looks great, as it negates the need for an ethernet hub – useful if you need to attach a number of devices to the network in close proximity.

Best of all, it really looks like the price of these units has started to come down – still more expensive than running cable though!

• PLTE200 Powerline Network Adapter - $69.99 (UK - £45)
• PLTS200 Powerline 4-Port Network Adapter - $89.99 (UK - £55)
• PLE300 Powerline AV Network Adapter - $89.99
• PLS300 Powerline AV 4 Port Network Adapter - $99.99

More Info: Linksys.com

Source:→ WGS