[Elecraft] OT Powerline Wifi extenders

[Ian Kahn]

I advise using caution with any Internet-over-power line solutions. Several
years ago there were companies that tried implementing Internet-over-power
line solutions, especially in Texas. Hams fought them tooth and nail (and
won) because these solutions caused so much RFI they left ham radio useless.

Just my two cents' worth. Good luck finding a solution to your challenge.

73 de,

Ian, NV4C

On Sun, Oct 20, 2019, 8:04 PM a45wg <ts2018 at sy-edm.com> wrote:

> Fellow Elecrafters,
>                                                 I am trying to extend the
> wifi based internet coverage in my property. Alas it has very thick
> concrete walls with lots of re-bar in them, which is good for the odd
> earthquake - but not so much for wifi.
>
>         I am trying to avoid at all costs of drilling holes in the walls
> and using ethernet/Fibre/coax etc... With the effect that I havebeen
> looking at wifi range extending.
>
>         I am familiar (and not that impressed with Wifi extenders) but I
> have been looking at Powerline Extenders - which looks like a clever
> solution - but one which sound like it should have a QRM-Health warning to
> all Hams written all over it.
>
>         So does anyone use Powerline Wifi extenders ?
>         If so - any issues ...
>         Any models you would recommend (or suggest to avoid)
>
> If you would like to read more on this technology the following link
> should get you started ...
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomePlug
>
> With this example from TP as to how they can be used
>
> https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/powerline/tl-pa9020-kit/
>
> Many thanks
>
>     Tim
>
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