Comments on: Using the Linksys PLK300 Powerline AV Network Kit http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/ The web's biggest home server and digital home community, with the latest news, reviews, hardware, software, add-ins and support forums. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: akwarystyka warszawahttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-43524 akwarystyka warszawa Sun, 24 Oct 2010 12:40:52 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-43524 A friend of mine gave me a website link to your site. It's certainly cool, I'll be back for certain. A friend of mine gave me a website link to your site. It’s certainly cool, I’ll be back for certain.

]]> By: The Architecthttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-13909 The Architect Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:36:19 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-13909 If you have the older PLK200 these will work with the new PLK300, HOWEVER you need the Windows based utility that only works with XP to configure the newer units into the exiting network. The utility can be downloaded from Linksys from either the PLK200 or PLK300 download page on the Linksys site. If you have the older PLK200 these will work with the new PLK300, HOWEVER you need the Windows based utility that only works with XP to configure the newer units into the exiting network. The utility can be downloaded from Linksys from either the PLK200 or PLK300 download page on the Linksys site.

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-13037 Todd Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:20:07 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-13037 I've tried various powerline adapters and they worked good for networking a Tivo and a 360, BUT once I needed to stream HD from Windows Media Center they failed to cut it. They were also HIGHLY dependent on which plug they went into (large house with wiring from different decades). I since switched to MoCA (ethernet-over-coax) adapters. Streaming HD is now no problem. As long as you have coax running thru your house (most houses do and you aren't using satellite tv over that coax they should work for you. I've tried various powerline adapters and they worked good for networking a Tivo and a 360, BUT once I needed to stream HD from Windows Media Center they failed to cut it. They were also HIGHLY dependent on which plug they went into (large house with wiring from different decades). I since switched to MoCA (ethernet-over-coax) adapters. Streaming HD is now no problem. As long as you have coax running thru your house (most houses do and you aren't using satellite tv over that coax they should work for you.

]]> By: Jim_Clarkhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-12955 Jim_Clark Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:26:01 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-12955 Both Linksys adapters are barely warm to the touch. Both Linksys adapters are barely warm to the touch.

]]> By: Samhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-12947 Sam Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:26:31 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-12947 Do they get really hot? Odd question but I have some 85mbs D-links and they get so hot I'm unwilling to leave them on which defeats the point really! Do they get really hot?
Odd question but I have some 85mbs D-links and they get so hot I'm unwilling to leave them on which defeats the point really!

]]> By: Annhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-12924 Ann Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:42:59 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-12924 Hi - given the conversation, thought you might be interested in the new Plaster Networks adapters: - Broadband performance for multimedia content (200Mbps PHY) - Security (128-bit AES encryption) - Dual Ethernet ports - Powerline isolators for improved performance - Browser-based administration - Instant view of network performance - Remote diagnostics - Centralized network management and configuration - One button password reset Hi – given the conversation, thought you might be interested in the new Plaster Networks adapters:

- Broadband performance for multimedia content (200Mbps PHY)
- Security (128-bit AES encryption)
- Dual Ethernet ports
- Powerline isolators for improved performance
- Browser-based administration
- Instant view of network performance
- Remote diagnostics
- Centralized network management and configuration
- One button password reset

]]> By: Jim_Clarkhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-12928 Jim_Clark Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:31:39 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-12928 I was playing ripped DVD's stored on my WHS I was not able to stream MC recorded TV, as the NMP-1000 does not recognize WTV files. I was playing ripped DVD's stored on my WHS

I was not able to stream MC recorded TV, as the NMP-1000 does not recognize WTV files.

]]> By: Andy Sextonhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-12923 Andy Sexton Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:03:56 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-12923 What kind of media streaming did you do? I'm a Win 7 Media Center user and just picked up a second Xbox on sale to use as an extender in the bedroom (upstairs from the 7MC box). I was looking at this exact thing to try, but had read some mixed reviews about effects from light dimmers, etc. Most seemed to be positive, but I was still thinking about it because if the variability in house wiring, etc. If I could stream 1080i recorded TV without hick up, I will most likely also be getting one of these sets. Thanks. What kind of media streaming did you do? I'm a Win 7 Media Center user and just picked up a second Xbox on sale to use as an extender in the bedroom (upstairs from the 7MC box). I was looking at this exact thing to try, but had read some mixed reviews about effects from light dimmers, etc. Most seemed to be positive, but I was still thinking about it because if the variability in house wiring, etc.

If I could stream 1080i recorded TV without hick up, I will most likely also be getting one of these sets.

Thanks.

]]> By: Ryanhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-12904 Ryan Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:47:58 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-12904 I picked these up from Amazon.com a few months back and they have worked well so far. I have a wired Canon MX700 printer and my WHS connected to it. It might not have the greatest speeds, but it gets the job done. If I need to have something large transfered or when I do a new backup, I just connect the device into the switch adapter (that has the WHS and printer connected). However, most recently my wife's MacBook is having issues with network printing. As soon as I reset both adapters, the printing starts.. very weird being my Windows 7 machine doesn't have the same problems. Overall, I would highly recommend this to anyone in need of a decent pair of powerline adapters. Oh yeah, this isn't the first pair I have used. My first 2 sets were the D-Link HD adapters. Both sets stopped working after about 3 months of use. I would stay away. I picked these up from Amazon.com a few months back and they have worked well so far. I have a wired Canon MX700 printer and my WHS connected to it. It might not have the greatest speeds, but it gets the job done. If I need to have something large transfered or when I do a new backup, I just connect the device into the switch adapter (that has the WHS and printer connected).

However, most recently my wife's MacBook is having issues with network printing. As soon as I reset both adapters, the printing starts.. very weird being my Windows 7 machine doesn't have the same problems.

Overall, I would highly recommend this to anyone in need of a decent pair of powerline adapters.

Oh yeah, this isn't the first pair I have used. My first 2 sets were the D-Link HD adapters. Both sets stopped working after about 3 months of use. I would stay away.

]]> By: Jim_Clarkhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-12895 Jim_Clark Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:24:57 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-12895 Now, why did you not tell me about that?? :) I would have seriously considered that solution! It is interesting that just one article previous to this one, WGS are being called shills. If not for the shilling, one would not know what is out there... Now, why did you not tell me about that?? :) I would have seriously considered that solution!

It is interesting that just one article previous to this one, WGS are being called shills. If not for the shilling, one would not know what is out there…

]]> By: Jim_Clarkhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-12896 Jim_Clark Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:26:45 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-12896 MS Visio. Cool software! MS Visio. Cool software!

]]> By: Jim_Clarkhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2009/12/01/using-the-linksys-plk300-powerline-av-network-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-12897 Jim_Clark Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:26:19 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=16537#comment-12897 Yes, altho the Linksys website is slighly ambiguous. They say you can adapters, but since they call both ends "adapters", I am not sure is you need just the one half or both... Yes, altho the Linksys website is slighly ambiguous. They say you can adapters, but since they call both ends "adapters", I am not sure is you need just the one half or both…

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