Ethernet over Power

[to0kenZA]

The problem with Wifi is speed. (might be true for EoP as well though). But I found streaming video from my PC to PS3 (using PS3 Media Server) gave issues when I tried to stream Higher Bit rate videos. (like HD MKV files). Maybe getting a faster Wifi router will solve this, but I dont think the PS3 can go up 300mbs in any case.

Dude, I rate just go for the EoP. Sounds like a the best solution for what you're trying to do. Wireless is definitely going to be more expensive. Plus you pay more for routers that can share files over wireless. Hell knows why, but that's how they sell it.

[matt]

The problem with Wifi is speed. (might be true for EoP as well though). But I found streaming video from my PC to PS3 (using PS3 Media Server) gave issues when I tried to stream Higher Bit rate videos. (like HD MKV files). Maybe getting a faster Wifi router will solve this, but I dont think the PS3 can go up 300mbs in any case.

Maybe see what protocol you're using. I think that most wireless routers nowadays use 802.11b/g. 802.11g runs at 56Mbps, which I would think is ok for streaming. If you're running on 802.11b, I think you'll only get 11Mbps, which is probably not enough. If you were to get a router that worked on 802.11n, that pushes the speed up to about 600Mbps, but you'll have to make sure that all your machines support 802.11n.

I'm sure there are more network savvy people than me around here who can say what's the best for you though

EDIT: If you're keen on the EoP thing though, and it works out cheaper, it does sound like a cool option. I'm just wary of it from my past experience with it, but that was when the technology was in its infancy, and it seems to have grown up now.

[m3n4ce]

Dude, I rate just go for the EoP. Sounds like a the best solution for what you're trying to do. Wireless is definitely going to be more expensive. Plus you pay more for routers that can share files over wireless. Hell knows why, but that's how they sell it.

I know, wireless is crazy expensive if you want the good stuff , not to mention HOW LAZY I AM :P

Maybe see what protocol you're using. I think that most wireless routers nowadays use 802.11b/g. 802.11g runs at 56Mbps, which I would think is ok for streaming. If you're running on 802.11b, I think you'll only get 11Mbps, which is probably not enough. If you were to get a router that worked on 802.11n, that pushes the speed up to about 600Mbps, but you'll have to make sure that all your machines support 802.11n.

I'm sure there are more network savvy people than me around here who can say what's the best for you though

EDIT: If you're keen on the EoP thing though, and it works out cheaper, it does sound like a cool option. I'm just wary of it from my past experience with it, but that was when the technology was in its infancy, and it seems to have grown up now.

The PS3 uses IEEE 802.11 b/g which should be at 54MB/s which as you mentioned should be fine for Video Streaming. But I did pick up heavy Lag when I was testing it out. Then again.... I don't really know enough to say that I did do it the right way.... maybe my router is not set up correctly.

Thank you everyone for yur opinions, guess I will have to revisit once we move into the house to see what the best option would be.

ps. keep em coming if you have some handy tips

[OGBuzz]

biggest problem i have with wireless is the packet loss and interference from other devices.

[TBlaar]

I used wireless for my home, then tried the EoP, and to be honest, neither of these were good enough. I ended up running network cables through the house, some of which are still lying on the floor in our passage.

Just bought a house (signed all the papers this morning), and will be installing the Gigabit ethernet network before anything is carried into the house

[to0kenZA]

I used wireless for my home, then tried the EoP, and to be honest, neither of these were good enough. I ended up running network cables through the house, some of which are still lying on the floor in our passage.

Just bought a house (signed all the papers this morning), and will be installing the Gigabit ethernet network before anything is carried into the house

This being the most ideal solution, which I was going to mention earlier, but taking the laziness into consideration . Wired connections are still the best. Especially with Gigabit eth.

[matt]

This being the most ideal solution, which I was going to mention earlier, but taking the laziness into consideration . Wired connections are still the best. Especially with Gigabit eth.

Ya, if you don't mind crawling around in the ceiling. I've pulled a few cables through the roof at my place, and it's a big mission. Worth it once it's done though. One of my friends set up a gigabit network at his place, and he actually pulled the cable through the conduit for the mains cables. Otherwise, a bit of trunking doesn't look too bad.