[mythtv-users] "Fast" wireless options?

[Jos Hoekstra]

Paul Gillingham schreef op 26-2-2009 10:14:
> I can second that. I have four HomePlug AV powerline devices.
>  
>  http://www.amazon.co.uk/PLA-401-PowerLine-HomePlug-Ethernet-Adapters/dp/B0012NRYY4
>  
> Bought from Amazon for £50 per twin pack (prices very hugely so hunt 
> around for a good deal). I don't have any numbers but I can now stream 
> (two high bitrate) SD streams without any problems, wheras I could 
> not with 802.11g. I have only tested one HD stream at a time so far. My 
> NFS mounts are also noticeable more responsive.
>  
> Setup is literally plug and play.

Those homeplugdevices can have the same problems as the wireless option.
It depends heavily on the quality of the wiring in your house and 
switching on a TV, fridge, microwave or whatever can sometimes drop your 
signal or reduce bandwidth. This is caused by older equipment that 
doesn't have filters to prevent fluctuations. Besides that it's possible 
to sometimes get your neighbours signal if your main fuse isn't properly 
isolated from the net, so encryption is advisable there as well.

In Europe having a draft-N router on the 5 GHz-band should help some 
fluctuations, but this advatage will probably fade over time depending 
on your livingsituation.

If there's at least a possibility to use wired, I'd advise to use that. 
If Cat5(e) is to thick to use, you could use POF(a thin optic fibre 
which can be used to substitue the ethernet cable, main disadvantage is 
tight bends, then it can not be used.) and if there's no other option 
draft-N on 5 GHz-band would probably do.

Regards,

Jos