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thejman
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Dec 01, 2015
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Will powerline networking work?

Just wondering if anyone knows if these will work in my apartment.  I share a modem and wifi with the downstairs neighbors.  The setup is in their apartment.  We are in the same house just seperated ...
  • TheEther's avatar
    Dec 01, 2015

    Powerline needs an electrical path to transport the signal.  Your electrical lines are most likely separate, so unless the signal can cross from your meter to theirs, I doubt it will work.