Powerline internet networking?

Wolfgang · 05-21-2010, 06:29 PM

Im trying to get internet to my Mac power PC G4 (silver surfer edition) in an upstairs part of my house and I was wondering if anyone has good things to say about Powerline adapters?

Specs are
Dual 1ghz
2mb L3 cache/ processor
1.5gb of sdram

Currently running 10.5.7

My Verizon fios Router/modem is in a downstairs area in my house and running a line isnt an option.

I dont know the compatibility of the powerline units with mac although I would think it isnt an issue since its essentially a Cat5 cable going through your existing wiring.

Also what speed should I go with. 85 or 200mb/s. I know I wont get those actual numbers but I wont be gaming on this machine either. All I need is something that will load youtube videos and casual internet browsing.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

05-21-2010, 06:29 PM	#1
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Powerline internet networking? Im trying to get internet to my Mac power PC G4 (silver surfer edition) in an upstairs part of my house and I was wondering if anyone has good things to say about Powerline adapters? Specs are Dual 1ghz 2mb L3 cache/ processor 1.5gb of sdram Currently running 10.5.7 My Verizon fios Router/modem is in a downstairs area in my house and running a line isnt an option. I dont know the compatibility of the powerline units with mac although I would think it isnt an issue since its essentially a Cat5 cable going through your existing wiring. Also what speed should I go with. 85 or 200mb/s. I know I wont get those actual numbers but I wont be gaming on this machine either. All I need is something that will load youtube videos and casual internet browsing. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.