I have my router upstairs on the 2nd floor, and running CAT-5 all the way into my basement for my Xbox is a logistical nightmare. I am not too keen on spending $100+ for the Wifi adapter. I know some gaming adapters work, but I am running wireless again, and I sometimes get flaky connectivity all the way in my basement. Has anyone tried this AC powerline bridge? It sounds like it will do the job... just curious before I go and order it.

Here is a link (http://cgi.ebay.ca/2-TWO-Lot-Netgear-XE102-Ethernet-AC-Powerline-Bridge_W0QQitemZ320175137701QQihZ011QQcategoryZ116304QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) to a refurb pair on eBay.

Thanks.

I have my router upstairs on the 2nd floor, and running CAT-5 all the way into my basement for my Xbox is a logistical nightmare. I am not too keen on spending $100+ for the Wifi adapter. I know some gaming adapters work, but I am running wireless again, and I sometimes get flaky connectivity all the way in my basement. Has anyone tried this AC powerline bridge? It sounds like it will do the job... just curious before I go and order it.

Here is a link (http://cgi.ebay.ca/2-TWO-Lot-Netgear-XE102-Ethernet-AC-Powerline-Bridge_W0QQitemZ320175137701QQihZ011QQcategoryZ116304QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) to a refurb pair on eBay.

Thanks.

I don't use these but I do use a couple of the SMC kind. They work great for gaming, never had any issues with mine going from one end of the house to the other. Bear in mind that 14mbps will turn into practical speed of about 4mbps. But they are solid and you just plug them in.

Heboil,

I have been using these for the past two years - no problems. Don't expect full 10MB/s throughput, but it should be fine for game bandwidth. If you are doing more than just gaming, such as streaming 1080P HD, then you'll need more than 10MB/s...

- Steve O.

I use the XE104 kit (consists of a 103 and a 104 unit). The 103 connects to the router in my den and the 104 is installed in the kids playroom upstairs with two computers and two 360's connected to it. The utility that comes with the units tells me that I've got a 60Mbps connection going. This is a much better and a more consistent connection that the wireless bridge that I was using to connect this equipment to my home network. My 360 in the family room (connected to the router in the den) connects flawlessly to the kids Xbox's upstairs for mucho Halo 3 system link goodness.

bandwidth seems fine, what about latency?

I have my router upstairs on the 2nd floor, and running CAT-5 all the way into my basement for my Xbox is a logistical nightmare. I am not too keen on spending $100+ for the Wifi adapter. I know some --- snip ---
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I used these for a while, and gave up on them. For my house, the bandwidth just wasn't there. I was trying to stream movies over the XE's and it got frustrating. Music and pictures from my Media Center PC to my extender device worked fine, but I didn't try gaming over them. From everything I read, it all depends on the electrical circuits in your home and the interference you get on them. I probably have very noisy circuits and your experience may be better.
For example, in one room, I could only connect to another XE (in a different room) from one of the 3 outlets in that room. I went wired, and haven't regretted it.