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Product Reviews:
SMC Networks SMC-SMCHP1D-ETH EZ Connect Powerline to Ethernet Adapter (14 Mbps) |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: SMC 14 MBPS Ethernet to Powerline Adapter
Comments: Device works as advertised - is totally satisfactory for my purpose which is to allow a remotely situated computer to share an internet connection w/o having to resort to wireless. It's able to keep up with my Comcast cable internet connection's speed. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Works flawlessly
Comments: Purchased this adapter to connect Dish Network HD PVR, which is in another room, to the internet. Connected to Linksys Speedbooster router which is connected to Cable modem and plugged into wall.(Dish PVR is plugged directly into wall outlet). Turned on tv and went to "setup the internet" on PVR and it immediately connected. Worked "plug and play" and did not need to use installation CD. You only need1of these for the Dish PVR setup as it feeds through electrical plug. great price/ great product. Note: Ordered and chose free shipping and product was delivered the following day by UPS. |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: Poor Performance
Comments: I am getting poor performance when I plug these units into outlets in different rooms (presumably on different circuits).
In the same room, the Configuration Utility shows throughput of 14 Mbps. In different rooms, it shows 0.9 Mbps.
These results render this product useless. To make matters worse, the SMC e-mail support has been unresponsive.
If you purchase this, make sure you can return it if you get lousy results. |
Rating: 2 (out of 5)
Summary: Short range only
Comments: Plugged2into outlets spaced 4 feet apart, got a great signal. Plugged them into outlets on different floors, got a signal so weak that I couldn't get an IP address from the router. And that was only after I switched the positions of the2(I got no signal the 1st time). So these might work if your computers aren't too far apart, otherwise pass. Find units with higher transmission power (if they exist). |
