Ethernet? In my wall outlet? It's more likely than you think, with companies likeAtheros working with the recent IEEE standard for their Powerline technology. The IEEE Standards Association recently ratified the Broadband Over Powerline standard, making it globally recognized. This opens the doors for technology companies to really utilize the tech in the residential and commercial workspace. It’s expected to be used as the new standard for everything from uploading new media to electrically powered vehicles as they charge to extending home networking without a mess of cables to revamping smart grids.
Back in December of 2006, we reported on the merits of powerline technology, though in their tests HD video was choppy with much of the hardware. The advancements since that time have more than doubled the capacity of the technology back then. Access units (either wireless or ethernet jacks right on the remotes) have also improved dramatically since then, making the technology a no-brainer installation for non-tech savvy consumers.
Back in December of 2006, we reported on the merits of powerline technology, though in their tests HD video was choppy with much of the hardware. The advancements since that time have more than doubled the capacity of the technology back then. Access units (either wireless or ethernet jacks right on the remotes) have also improved dramatically since then, making the technology a no-brainer installation for non-tech savvy consumers.