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[dmoats]

I have a DIR 655 and love it.  I have no problems with my laptops or Logitech Squeezebox.

I have a Panasonic V10 chassis plasma TV.  It has an ethernet port for internet & upgrades but no usb ports.  I could run an ethernet cable to the set but that would be almost impossible.

What Dlink product would you recommend so I can run the set wirelessly.  There is excellent signal strength where the set is located.

Thanks in advance.

[Sammydad1]

Hi,

Look at Powerline Networking products....  Faster ones in the $100 to $200 range (based on specs).  I use older versions for XBox 360's and it works very nicely...

Also something like the TrendNet TEW647GA unit....I have a couple of them here and they also work nicely, altho you have to configure them first on a pc, no biggie, but be aware.


SD1

[dmoats]

Thanks for your quick response!

Due to your suggestions I "tore" the internet apart looking for options! (at work of course!

After reading numerous reviews, I selected the Belkin Powerline AV+ starter kit.  The unit that goes to the router has it's own extension cord for tight fits behind the computer desk.  Like most folks I have a really tight fit.

The main reason I ordered this was that on the other end, the unit has 3 ethernet connections out.  The Dlink has only one.

With the Panasonic TV, Oppo BDP 83SE, my DVR, Squeezebox and soon (I hope) the Logitech Google TV  client, one can never have too many connections in their "toy" room!

I hope I made a good decision.  Time will tell.  My main concern is IF these devices throw a lot of interference on the ac lines.  All of my components run through an AVC H15 power conditioner, line conditioner, line stabilization, etc.  I'm not worried that the Belkin will be plugged directly into the wall since I also have whole house surge protection.  Audioholics Mag. gave the Belkin at 10 out of 10 but I usually don't pay a lot of attention to online reviews.

E'nuf rambling!  We'll see if I made a good choice or not.  I had not even thought of this as an option.

Thanks again.  I'll keep you posted.  BTW-I paid $149 from Amazon with free shipping.  There are some cheaper companies on the market but if I haven't done business with them I am very cautious!

[Sammydad1]

hi,

what are the speed ratings for that kit ?  Remember the speed inbetween the two devices will be higher likely than the speeds at eaither end of those devices.... 

[dmoats]

Here are the specs.
Network Speeds Supported: 10/100Mbps; Interfaces/Ports: 3 x RJ-45; Humidity 10 to 85%; Status Indicators: Power/Security; Ethernet Link; Powerline Link; 128 Bit AES Encryption; Range Up to: 300m in wall power lines; Plug and Play Setup; Maximum Users: 16 Bridged devices per station; Link Rate: 200Mbps; Compliant Standard: HomePlug AV; IEEE 802.3, 802.3u

Here is a review from TechWorld (Becky Waring)

"HomePlug AV powerline kits tend to be similar in most respects, but the Belkin Powerline AV+ has two compelling features that set it apart from the rest, at little or no added cost.

First, no other HomePlug AV kit we've looked at has interchangeable wall and desk mounts. Like most powerline adaptors, the Belkin Powerline AV+ can remain happily plugged into a wall outlet. But the Belkin kit also includes a cord that permits you to park the adaptor on your desk, saving space in a crowded power outlet and making it easier to connect and disconnect devices.

Second, the Belkin Powerline AV+ includes multiple ethernet ports in the remote adaptor - an extremely useful feature for home-theatre applications.

You can take advantage of the Belkin Powerline AV+'s three ports to keep your game console, DVR, and Slingbox (for example) connected simultaneously. The overall powerline throughput (about 60mbps in our tests) will get split up among those three ports, but you're unlikely to use more than one or two of them at once, and it can easily handle two high-definition streams.

Otherwise, the Belkin Powerline AV+ kit performs on a par with the other HomePlug AV kits we tested, producing glitch-free high-def video streaming and very good throughput.

The Belkin ships without a software utility, so you can't do things like change the quality of service prioritisation on your network."

I have used Belkin products in the past w/o any issue.  I know the best option is to pull cat5 which I will probably do someday. 

We'll see!  I'll keep ya' posted.  Thanks again