Tim,

Glad to help! Remember this was several years ago. Maybe things have
improved. Do your homework before coming to a conclusion. I just remember
all the hub-bub from a few years ago, when Internet-over-power line first
came up.

73 de,

Ian, NV4C

On Sun, Oct 20, 2019, 8:32 PM T Seed <ts2...@sy-edm.com> wrote:

> Ian
> that’s exactly what I feared/expected … Thanks for the confirmation
>
> Tim
>
> On 21 Oct 2019, at 08:27, Ian Kahn <nv4c....@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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 <ts2...@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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