Huawei is getting into the mesh router business, unveiling the Huawei WiFi Q2, a multi-unit networking system that combines wireless and powerline backhaul. Announced at CES 2018 today, the WiFi Q2 ...

This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer's guide to the best technology. Read the full article here. After 5 hours of research and 29 hours of testing with 12 different kits, we ...

Looking for a fast and reliable way to extend your home network to that corner where a Wi-Fi signal can't reach? The ZyXel Homeplug AV2 Gigabit Powerline Adapter Starter Kit might be the right answer.

Looking to extend your wired network without having to sweat about the cables? The Extello's LANSocket 1500 kit might just be what you want. Here's CNET's full review. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, ...

Gibbs couldn’t rely on WiFi to get his Apple TV hooked up so he went powerline. Last week here in Gearhead I discussed my ongoing saga of trying to get decent IP DSL service from AT&T U-Verse. Since ...

Netgear’s recent midrange powerline networking adapters–the AV 200 ($130) and the AV+ 200 ($145)–might be just what you need to fill the gaps in your home network access without spending too much time ...

The D-Link’s UPA technology offers far higher throughput than competing HomePlug kits, as well as push-button encryption setup and informative LEDs. On the surface, D-Link’s latest powerline ...

The Washington Post on power-line networking, a way to set up a home network through electrical power lines. There is even a new standard now for power-line networking, called HomePlug 1.0, but there ...

There may not seem like an immediate connection is there, but we suspect that last week's Android @ Home announcement could help to restart, or kickstart, home automation and powerline networking.

My internet connection via wifi is average at best and sometimes drops out at inopportune times. It's gotten better since I replaced my router but it still has its issues. I was thinking about getting ...

MANHASSET, N.Y. — Inari Inc., a developer of chips that support networking over power lines, is demonstrating its high-speed, 12-Mbit/second solution at the Connections 2001 conference in Seattle ...