Comments on: MicroLink dLAN, Streaming Music Through Electric Sockets

By: OhGizmo! » Netgear XE104, Really Simple Networking

OhGizmo! » Netgear XE104, Really Simple Networking — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 07:49:23 +0000

[...] It’s not the first time I post about something that uses your home’s electric wiring to transmit data. Last time it was the Microlink dLAN Ethernet Adaptor. The point of that one was to stream music to far-off rooms of your home. But really, there’s no reason to stop there. Why just music? [...]

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MicroLink dLAN, streaming music through electric sockets - Brokekid.net — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 21:29:17 +0000

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By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 19:32:06 +0000

I wouldn’t be pleased with this. Only 192Kbps? Plus, does it send the data through the power lines or through the air? I’ve seen the wireless modems that send the signal through the power lines, and those get really bad static.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 13:39:09 +0000

What’s not practical about it? For someone who doesn’t want to go through the hassle of setting up a wireless network just to get their music from their PC to their sound system, this is ideal.

I emailed the company and there are no plans as of now to market a version that works in the US. That’s a shame.

By: Doug Berger

Doug Berger — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 03:10:42 +0000

I think it’s a great idea. Not practical? Here’s anoter story on this topic: http://www.gadgetell.com/entry/47

By: seventoes

seventoes — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 23:54:27 +0000

seems like a cool idea, but not very practical.

By: Coop

Coop — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 17:57:34 +0000

Nice product. Is there something similar that works in the US?

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 16:43:49 +0000

I just wired my whole house with RG-6 and Cat6 Ethernet for less than $160. That’s a waste!