Query about powerline adapters with multiple ethernet ports: Can the multiport powerlineadapter be connected to the cable modem/router via one of its ethernet ports and get a working powerline network?
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I have no idea if that would work but I have to ask why would you want to do that? Its a very expensive solution to use the multiport adapter ($77 from amazon) to replace a $20.00 Ethernet switch
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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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NO. I also thought I would be able to hook up two computers. Even tried using two plugs. You have to get a terminal-one of those little boxes that usually has jack inputs for 4 ethernet lines. Amazon has them for fairly cheap.
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My set contained two identical adapters. Both adapters were required for one connection from my router to my bridge (an adapter goes on each end of the coax that runs between those devices).
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I have not tried this myself, but you may also want to look at powerline network adapters.
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I am currently useing the Pluglink Ethernet Adapter and I HAVE AT&T DSL. I am not sure why they are not working for you. I am sure you are utilizing it correctly but mine worked by connecting an Ethernet cable directly out of the AT&T WiFi modem to one of the Pluglinks that is plugged into the wall. Then another Ethernet cable is plugged into an additional Pluglink in another room, that goes directly to the computer.
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Yes (as long as the xfinity modem acts as a router). I have my modem connected to my router. Then I have an Ethernet cable from the router plugged into the powerline adapter. I then have 7 other poweline adapter throughout the house feeding wired devices in different rooms.
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Hi BMcDuffey. Yes, you may use more than one Powerline device and install them in different rooms. Just make sure that it will be on the same electrical circuit with that one being used by the router. This link may help, http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=a756fad972844152aed7d597dab70e5c_17193.xml&pid=80&respid=0&snid=2&dispid=0&cpage=search
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the Linksys Powerline AV 4-Port Network adapter kit... Is already a 4-port switch. So, if you need more than the 4 ports, then Yes, you can use the one of the ports to connect another Switch to add more ports.
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Christopher: We have a residence with a guest house, and although we receive one electric bill, the guest house has a separate circuit breaker panel. So when I read "Outlets must be electrically connected in order for Powerline devices to provide a network connection between them..." on the Netgear site, that means that one Powerline adapter in the main house won't "talk" to the Powerline adapter in the guest house, right? Does Netgear provide any product work-around for the property configuration I describe?
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Yes. There is a model that includes a wifi hot spot on one of the two powerline units. The one with hot spot becomes the extended, the one without the hot spot is connected to the router with the ethernet cable.
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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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Hi BMcDuffey. Yes, you may use more than one Powerline device and install them in different rooms. Just make sure that it will be on the same electrical circuit with that one being used by the router. This link may help, http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid;=a756fad972844152aed7d597dab70e5c_17193.xml&pid;=80&respid;=0&snid;=2&dispid;=0&cpage;=search
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Ethernet cable from your router or switch to send the signal to the powerline adapter. Another Ethernet cable from the receiving powerline adapter to the device needing internet connectivity.
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Think about it like this, it's like using an Ethernet cord, so two should work just fine. As long as your modem/router has the available Ethernet cord ports for 2. Which it should. The product works great, just be sure to plug it into the wall, the plugs don't really like my power strip, not sure why! So just make room for it, or be aware. could just be my power strip though.
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yeah each port can be set to either 0/24/48 V. You have to manually set it (it doesn't support the standard where it does it automatically). And yeah it has a pretty big power supply bult in to the router. I have one of these and it works great to drive my 7 AP network. It eliminated a lot of cable clutter.
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Hello J, I bought it in a pair. Make sure you have access to the same electric circuit in the rooms you want to connect. In case you have three-phase electric network, chances are some areas are served by different phases, in which case your powerline is not an option. Good luck, Sergio Bergson