Phoneline Routers

[southcst1]

I'm looking at the Netgear RP334 phoneline router. This appears to be a combination of the RP114 (a variation of the RT314), and the PE102 bridge, all in one unit with 3 ports. This uses the existing phone jacks in the house with adaptors (PA101) as opposed to direct wiring.

I have not found any reviews, posts, or feedback on any of these products. Has anyone tried this phoneline system or a similar one?
Thanks

[Bsdboy]

I have a Linksys HPRO200 (http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=176&grid=5) (running cables isn't practical for me). I have 3 machines networked with it,1 with the Ethernet connection and 2 through the phone line with Intel Anypoint adapters,it works flawlessly.

Bsdboy

[southcst1]

Do you maintain the same connection speed by going through the phone lines, or is something lost in the transition? Running cable isn't practical for me either, but if it means a reduction in speed I may reconsider.

[Bsdboy]

I am using 1mb/s Anypoint adapters on 2 of my boxes so I take a speed hit but it still beats dialup but if you use 10mb/s adapters there should be no speed reduction.You can read about HPNA technology here (http://www.csdmag.com/story/OEG20010221S0081)

Bsdboy

[This message has been edited by Bsdboy (edited 08-17-2001).]