[TriLUG] OT: Powerline networking recommendation

[Matt Flyer via TriLUG]

When you do the extension cord test you might also want to measure to see what the difference in ground potential is set the two outlets for curiosity sake. While it doesn't apply so much to the Ethernet over the power lines, it does raise the issue of ground potential being different in separate parts of he house or building, which can damage stuff if you try to connect it via things like serial cables that are ground referenced.

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> On Sep 17, 2015, at 2:11 PM, Ed Blackman via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
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> Thanks for the advice and experiences!  I'm going to try using a couple of spare Wifi routers as a bridge since I have them gathering dust anyway, but will also get out the extension cord and multimeter to check whether the target outlets are on the same leg.
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