Networking Computers Using Electrical Wiring Making a Comeback with WiFi Protocol and Simplicity

Because it's simple, networking home and small business computers using the building's electrical wiring is set to make a comeback. Basically, one plugs a small device into a router or cable "modem" and an electrical wall outlet and another device into the computer to be networked and a nearby wall outlet. There's zero configuration and the network uses the fast WiFi protocol 802.11g but over electrical wires instead at speeds up to 190 mbps. The devices are made by Panasonic and Netgear. They are simple but not cheap at $200-300 for a 2-device kit. More... [Dana Baggett]