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Product Application:

Networking over Powerline
Product Provided by: Corinex

Available at:

ProVantage

Estimated Online Price:

$140.48

Availability:

Now

Review by:

Michael

Edited by:

Scott

Review date:

3/18/2008
 

Multiplayer gaming is a pretty awesome experience, isn't it? Whether you want the the rush of combat or laid-back adventuring, multiplayer gaming is certainly where it's at. For the most part, all we need is a broadband connection. PC's have had internet enabled multiplayer for eons and now game consoles are coming with Ethernet adapters built in too. Both the Xbox 360 and Play Station 3 have wireless adapters but I don't prefer it as my best choice for gaming.

A lot of folks say that they've had no problems what-so-ever gaming with a wireless adapter. My personal feeling is that good old-fashioned copper still guarantees the fastest and most reliable connection. So unless you're house is already wired with Ethernet to every room, we have to find a way to get the Internet to every device that needs it.

Fortunately, there is company out there that feels our pain. Better yet, they have decided to help do something about it. Corinex brings us, the GameNet. The short story is, it's Ethernet over Power line technology. The basics of the technology make it an alternative to using wireless protocols to network your home. When devices like this first started to make their debut, they used standard phone cords and proprietary network interface cards. With the GameNet, you'll use RJ-45 Ethernet cables and your devices own network interface adapter to string your device to the transceivers. Let's get this box open and see how this is going to work.... 

 

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