Powerline adapters

[Raptor]

Have you guys had any experience with powerline adapters? And if so, what brands?

[Computer_Commando]

Are you referring to powerline network adapters?  Nope, never tried them.

[bacon buttie]

I use comtrend adapters, they work well and are easy to set up.

[Raptor]

I use comtrend adapters, they work well and are easy to set up.

What kind of network do you have? How is the speed and reliability of these devices?

[Calum]

I've been using powerline adapters for some years now.  I had some cheap DLink ones when it was still a fairly new concept, they lasted around a year but they got very hot and I suspect they eventually failed due to overheating.  I now have a pair of Linksys PLE200 adapters which I've had for maybe 2 years, they're on 24/7 and have been very reliable for me.
I don't do many LAN transfers so the only thing they get used for is my internet connection, so I can't comment on the speed though mine are rated for 200mbps - my DLinks were 14mbps I believe as they used the first standard for Powerline networking.

[bacon buttie]

I have  30mb broadband with a wireless router and 5 of the powerline adapters around the house, 2 are used for the kids PCs / PS3s / XBoxes, 1 is in my workshop and the other two are on the ground floor as they are more reliable than the wireless as my router is in the attic in my office. I have not had any problems with them, the game consals work fine when playing on line, no lag. I have not used them for file transfer as my PCs are all hard networked in my office so can not comment on file transfer speeds.
As an alternative to running Cat5 around the house you cant realy go wrong.
here is the link to the manual for the comtrend adapters that I use  http://download.comtrend.com/PowerGrid902_UK.pdf  you may find the info in it useful.

[Raptor]

Thanks for the responses, quite helpful.

I'll look into these adapters myself. I think they are promising alternatives for the ultra crappy wireless they've been jamming up everyone's noses.