“Can I get multiple downstream units? Have a three story home, would like to set up a power line "tap" by the ISP gateway, but need more than just the one receiving unit that comes with the package. Can I get multiple receivers?”
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can have up to sixteen (16) units attached at once. They're technically bi-directional so multiple machines would see each other as long as they're on the same Workgroup.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes they should all connect together fine as long as you get the same models/brand
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If the other devices are close to each other you can connect the other end to a switch and connect the multiple devices to the switch. Thats what I do for my entertainment center.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, I recently installed 5 additional receivers in a clients Town House. Just purchase additional receivers and they will automatically see each other when you plug them in.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I only have two at my house, one at router location, one in bedroom/office (to connect a wired network printer). However, the user documents say that you can connect multiple Powerline adapters. The Powerline adapters are actually "transceivers" (networks communicate both directions, ie., devices "transmit" and "receive"). The Powerline kit with two adapters are actually two identical units and you can add many more (not sure maximum number, so maybe go to Netgear.com for details). The additional units don't need to be identical. Anything in the same product family will work. PS: The Powerline adapter connects to a LAN port on your gateway (router).
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have 4 units running: the one that's connected to my router, and 3 running in "receive" mode; they all connect fine. I believe the units are only sold in pairs, so even though I only really needed 2 receive units, I found a use for the third one, and ended up replacing all of the WiFi bridge units I had before. Since you have a three story home, I recommend that you try plugging your receive unit in at all of the additional planned locations in your home, to check the signal strength. No use in buying extra units if they're not going to work for you.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The adapters work in pairs. One end would connect to your gateway. The other would need to connect to a small network switch to be able to "tap" off. The adapters work by converting the data signal from a pair of CAT5 wires to a pair of household electrical wires and back again. Each adapter has one CAT5 connector.
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