Siemens Speedstream Powerline Ethernet Adapter ( 936-2502-001 )

Rating:
Summary: Worked great
Review: Worked right out of the box for me. The literature for configuring the "network" password is wanting, but with the help of a web search I was able to do it.

Rating:
Summary: Worked great
Review: Worked right out of the box for me. The literature for configuring the "network" password is wanting, but with the help of a web search I was able to do it.

Rating:
Summary: Was skeptical - but it worked
Review: Works as advertised

Just moved to new home; bought two Ethernet adapters, one connected to router and one to my office PCs (via hub: XP Pro, 2000, Linux), and a USB adapter for game PC (XP Home). I am now waiting for wireless version for family room / kitchen so I can connect wireless laptop & TiVo. Sharing cable broadband across first two was seamless. The driver install for USB on game PC took a couple of tries to get it to work but no trouble since.

I tried moving Ethernet adapter to basement and other outlets and it worked as expected.

Because my wireless router wouldn't cover the distance these adapters turned out to be the right solution. Your mileage will vary and probably depends on the quality of the electrical work when the house was built.