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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.
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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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