艾德姆思电力线适配器与无线接入点

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我在一栋两层公寓里部署了两台无线路由器/接入点,以便在任意一台出现故障时随时切换。然而,某些区域的 WiFi 信号有时略显微弱,因此我认为采用性能更强的 Draft-N 设备可以解决这一问题。

事实证明还有另一种方法可以绕过这个问题。该设备将您家中或建筑物内的整个电力线路转变为某种有线网络。经销商寄给我两台演示样机进行测试,其名称为Edimax 200Mbps 电力线适配器(带150Mbps无线接入点)(是的,名字确实很长)。现在,这就是电力线上的互联网!(当然是在微观层面)。

您需要至少两个设备才能正常工作。第一个设备插入墙壁插座并连接到您的DSL路由器;第二个设备则插入您希望扩展WiFi信号的另一处墙壁插座。请确保这两个设备都连接在您房屋或建筑物内的同一电气布线网络中。

互联网连接将从您的DSL路由器流向第一个设备,再经由电力线传输至第二个设备。该第二设备可充当WiFi接入点,提供高达150Mbps的本地速度。同时,该设备还配备一个LAN端口,若您的PC或工作站不具备WiFi功能,可直接将其插入使用。

我认为这最适合多层建筑,如酒店或度假村,其中小屋或别墅间距较远。其主要目的确实在于消除增加更多布线的需要,因为电力线可以作为一种替代方案。

不过它也有一些限制,例如电力线覆盖范围仅达200米(即两台设备之间通过电力线的距离)。WiFi接入点的最高速度为150Mbps,而电力线适配器可承载高达200Mbps的速率。该产品目前尚未在商店上架,预估零售价为每台3,500菲律宾比索。

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Edimax PowerLine Adapter extend WiFi?
It uses the building's electrical wiring to transmit internet from the router to a second device that acts as a wireless access point.
What is required for the devices to work together?
Both devices must be plugged into wall sockets on the same electrical wiring network of the house or building.
Can the second device connect to non-WiFi devices?
Yes, it has a LAN port for plugging in a PC or workstation without WiFi capabilities.
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Phishine Technology · 15 years ago

Phishine® 200 AV mini powerline adapter takes advantage of your home’s existing electrical wires to transfer data while simultaneously transferring traditional power. That means, with no additional wiring required, users can simply plug the Phishine® 200 AV mini into existing power sockets and instantly establish a networking infrastructure. With high-speed data transfer rates of up to 200Mbps, users can enjoy HD video streaming, online gaming, VoIP or any other bandwidth intensive tasks for work or play.—From Phishine Technology Co., Ltd

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Sonofa · 15 years ago

meron na po ba ito ngayon?

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Nash · 16 years ago

Pwedeng gawin ito sa pinas..matagal na nga ang ganitong process dito sa US since 2001 p..it will probably cut your bill and expand its use compare on wireless broadband that has a limited usage..It will be much better if you have laptops..so you can go on any part of your house if you want..and it’s not only for Wifi but also for DSL and broadband(not the wireless one) users..you only need a router, modem and of course a DSL or broadband line..

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cheap rooms · 16 years ago

Just want to say thank you. I was feeling very good while reading that post.

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Building Wire · 16 years ago

Thank you so much for the post, i have started reading that and just after couple of min, i found it very interesting. Just want to say thanks…

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Otie · 16 years ago

@Beeps, yes you can connect multiple devices provided na single circuit lang sya, di po tatawid ng kuntador. Btw, ang distance po nyan is 300metres @ 200Mbps speed rate.

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Beeps · 16 years ago

Abe,

Can we connect multiple edimax equipments on all floors? lets say a hotel got 6 floors; and definitely we need to install every 200m across the grounds per floor of the hotel.

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Jerry · 16 years ago

I have two WiFi routers/access points in my 2-story apartment so I can switch between the two anytime one of them goes down.

<– Why need to specify 2-story apartment when you can simply say 'I have two WiFi routers/access points in apartment'? Hehehehe! You are not boastful is it?

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Ice · 15 years ago

Boss kaya may 2 storey yan is to know na yun isa nasa taas yun isa nasa baba.. pag sinabi naman nya i have two wifi routers at my house pano mo malalaman kung saan nya nilagay wifi router nya at take note may dead spot pa nga sya …

kung bibili ka nga ng router sa shop, at tatanong mo kung ano coverage eh tinatanong ng mga SALES kung gaano kalaki bahay mo… alangan sabihin mo sa SALES.. “ah basta BAHAY”?

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manong · 16 years ago

paano pag brown-out?

joke!

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Miata Mommy · 16 years ago

We live in a townhouse with the modem on the G/F and our room in the attic. Is is probably our only option (other than dropping a LAN cable out our window all the way down to the G/F). Been seeing Cisco/Linksys version of this online for years, but I agree it’s a tad bit expensive. Plus, I’m not sure it can withstand the massive power fluctuations we’ve been having lately.

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Jason · 16 years ago

yung PC ko sa office naka ganyan, pero yung wired.. nasa testing stage na kasi ng PLDT yang BOPL = Broadband Over Power Lines…

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ANON · 16 years ago

Linksys has this product for years already.

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OR9L · 16 years ago

beta testing palang siguro sa US noon yan eh ngayon ok na kaya for commercial use na dito sa atin :)

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osting · 16 years ago

sa US ko ito nakikita dun sa bahay ng friend ko…usong uso toh dun…grabe tagal na ito ha…ngayon lang dumating sa pinas?

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kevinn · 16 years ago

It’s practical enough for use if wi-fi signals won’t budge thru the walls and if the powerlines are clean and you know your power circuit layout around the house.

I’ll stick with a wireless router instead.

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rye · 16 years ago

astig…. good timing I was thinking of buying another access point to cover the whole house. thanks abe! I wish we’ll know when will this be available on the market.

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marvin · 16 years ago

This device is being used in U.S. for a long time already. Di lang nag click sa pinas because of price, and I believe some “fairy tales” about how our electricity work in our country.

I’ve actually seen this device 10 years ago on an old computer television show, but it’s slower than the 10mbps LAN and prone to interference.

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Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 16 years ago

Estimated retail price is Php3,500 each.

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daddy joey · 16 years ago

Meralco Communications. hehe!

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skagen · 16 years ago

internet over powerlines, interesting indeed. i hope its cheap :D

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pao · 16 years ago

interesting! i wonder how much it is.

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Giogagz · 16 years ago

galing naman. ya yuga the best to sa mga hotel or resort. Pero sa bahay sayang lang kasi isp net speed ng smartbro/globe tatoo bro/sun bro ay up to 1mbps/2mbps/3mpbs. Sayang ung 197mbps. hehehe.

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Jon · 16 years ago

I’ve seen similar devices before already. Though the ones available before did not come with a wireless access point, simply for a wired network. I do believe CDRking has one too.

On another note, I do remember reading an article somewhere about Meralco testing Internet over power lines too. That was 2 years ago I think. Any news on that Sir Abe?

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Nicolo Marvin Dy Quieng · 16 years ago

is this a router? or you should buy router so that this could be use..

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Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 16 years ago

@nicolo – will get back to you on that.

@patricross – yes, WiFi draft-N compatible.

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patrickross · 16 years ago

Abe,

Is this wireless N already?

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Nicolo Marvin Dy Quieng · 16 years ago

How much is the device and where can we buy one? Thanks

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