Advice from Solwise - is it correct?

[ivrytwr3]

Hey all,

I have my router in my bedroom and a few devices that are internet capable in my living room. My plan is to buy a pair of 1GB Homeplugs:

http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline-gig-pl-1000m.htm

I asked the question at Solwise "What product would you recommend to connect 3 different internet devices to the Living room equipment I have?"

Solwise have come back with this:

NET-HUB5100:

http://www.solwise.co.uk/networking-copper-based-hubs-5100.htm

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Now a 5 port switch sounds like it it will do the job - but looking at the transfer speed it is 100mb.

So i have a 1GB Homeplug and a 100mb port switch - am i going to lose transfer speed with this recommendation?

(i'm really not clued up on homeplugs etc )

 

[ivrytwr3]

Ah! So you can get 1GB switches? Cool.

But £65 for 2 x homeplugs and £20 - £30 for a switch Damn that's a lot of cash to hook up my TV, media player and PS3

 

[ivrytwr3]

My plan is:

Sony TV - update firmware
PS3 - on-line gaming
WDTV Live Hub - transfer, not stream, large movie files from PC to live hub (bluray etc).

All done through BT Homehub router and 2 x 1GB Homeplugs.

 

[ivrytwr3]

so 2 x 1GB Homeplugs and 1GB switch will do what i need? Is that right?!

Thanks for all the help!

 

[ivrytwr3]

nice one - can you make a recommendation for the 4 and 1 plugs please? Also, i am after a good speed as i am planning on transferring files and PS3 gaming.

 

[ivrytwr3]

OK, gone for

Netgear GS605AV-100UKS (ocuk didn't stock these )

If people aren't recommending the Solwise 1GB homeplugs - what plugs do you recommend?

Lastly, the switch does not come with cabling - what cabling do i need to connect the TV?PS3/Live hub to the switch?

 

[ivrytwr3]

Have now got:

Netgear GS605AV-100UKS

Belkin Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Black) 2m

And am now looking for 2 x Homeplugs that support 1GB. Do i get the Solwise or is there something better/more reliable?