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Yojimbo413 · 2012-01-03 05:57

Beer40oz Wrote:Wired... to the server.

Ok. So the server is wired to my router. Now, would the HTPC stream 1080p ok over power line?

bluray · 2012-01-03 06:12

Yojimbo413 Wrote:Ok. So the server is wired to my router. Now, would the HTPC stream 1080p ok over power line?

Now, you see what I meant. When you start to connect all the dots together, UnRaid is not as simple as it sound. I used to own a big UnRaid box at my previous home, but every room is pre-wired with CAT6. It was ideal for UnRaid. When I moved to a new place, I replaced UnRaid with 2 big USB drives. I have Linksys powerline, but it cannot stream 1080P fluently.

If you want it to work with wireless solution, this combination might work better- Linksys Refurbished E4200-RM and Linksys Refurbished WET610N.

eskro · 2012-01-03 07:17

power line, maybe, but its pricey

sparky0 · 2012-01-03 08:14

Yojimbo413 Wrote:Ok. So the server is wired to my router. Now, would the HTPC stream 1080p ok over power line?

If the power outlets you connect the adapters to aren't on the same circuit, you might not be able to get a reliable and fast connection using power line networking.

Yojimbo413 · 2012-01-03 08:52

Wireless is not necessary but would have nice. I can just use ethernet.

But lets say I use the way you said. How would I set it up? Put the server into router with wired connection. And put the entertainment bridge near HTPC and HTPC is wireless?

My last HTPC was just wired to the router. I'm pretty new to this stuff. My buddy did everything for me. He not here now so I have to learn.

What video card should I get?

avekevin · 2012-01-03 12:23

Yojimbo413 Wrote:My last HTPC was just wired to the router. I'm pretty new to this stuff. My buddy did everything for me. He not here now so I have to learn.

Since you are new, I recommend that you keep the configuration simple. Build a nice, single box solution for now. If you decide to expand later, the hard disks can always be re-distributed and you will still have a strong htpc core.

Check out this great thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940972

Kevin

bluray · 2012-01-03 16:32

sparky0 Wrote:If the power outlets you connect the adapters to aren't on the same circuit, you might not be able to get a reliable and fast connection using power line networking.

I would say 99.9% of single family homes in the U.S are pre-wired with the same circuit.

bluray · 2012-01-03 16:50

Yojimbo413 Wrote:Wireless is not necessary but would have nice. I can just use ethernet.

But lets say I use the way you said. How would I set it up? Put the server into router with wired connection. And put the entertainment bridge near HTPC and HTPC is wireless?

My last HTPC was just wired to the router. I'm pretty new to this stuff. My buddy did everything for me. He not here now so I have to learn.

What video card should I get?

Well, here is what you needs:

1. UnRaid- connect it to Linksys Refurbished E4200-RM
2. Wireless Bridge- connect Linksys Refurbished WET610N wirelessly to E4200
3. HTPC- if you haven't made up your mind, this one will work too <One stop solution for bitstreaming w/ XBMC (hardware and software)> and connect it to wireless bridge.

Yojimbo413 · 2012-01-03 20:57

bluray Wrote:Well, here is what you needs:

1. UnRaid- connect it to Linksys Refurbished E4200-RM
2. Wireless Bridge- connect Linksys Refurbished WET610N wirelessly to E4200
3. HTPC- if you haven't made up your mind, this one will work too <One stop solution for bitstreaming w/ XBMC (hardware and software)> and connect it to wireless bridge.

Thanks. You guys are real helpful. I been asking questions in some other place and they have been of no help.

avekevin · 2012-01-03 21:34

bluray Wrote:If you want it to work with wireless solution, this combination might work better- Linksys Refurbished E4200-RM and Linksys Refurbished WET610N.

In my experience, streaming full bandwidth HD is hit and miss even with Wireless N. It depends upon your home layout, distances, obstructions, and the quality of the hardware.

What I am currently using with great success is a Netgear MoCA interface, which works over the existing cable COAX that's installed in the house. You can pickup a pair of these for $80 on eBay. Note that they only work with cable installations, and not satellite.

In any event, we are getting off topic. I don't think any of this helps the OP.

Kevin

Yojimbo413 Junior Member Posts: 30 Joined: Dec 2011 Reputation: 0	2012-01-03 05:57 Post: #31 Beer40oz Wrote:Wired... to the server. Ok. So the server is wired to my router. Now, would the HTPC stream 1080p ok over power line?
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,346 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 162	2012-01-03 07:17 Post: #33 power line, maybe, but its pricey My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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sparky0 Junior Member Posts: 17 Joined: Dec 2011 Reputation: 0	2012-01-03 08:14 Post: #34 Yojimbo413 Wrote:Ok. So the server is wired to my router. Now, would the HTPC stream 1080p ok over power line? If the power outlets you connect the adapters to aren't on the same circuit, you might not be able to get a reliable and fast connection using power line networking.
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