Keypadlinc interferes with homeplug network!

Nov 15, 2005 4 Replies
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I have a homeplug ethernet powerline network

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linking my computers together that has always been reliable. It operates at a different frequency than X10 signals. I just installed a Keypadlinc (12073W) and it killed the network. I tried disabling the "boosterlinc" feature and it didn't help! I grabbed an extension cord and plugged the homeplug ethernet bridge into a different outlet on same cicuit, still won't work! I then tried plugging it into a different circuit and it works. Is there any fix or do I need to bite the bullet and go wireless??



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"killed the network" is rather general. Can you be more specific?

Is the network affected 100% of the time or only when the Keypadlinc is transmitting X-10?

Have you had other X-10 devices that work? If so, how long have you used them with the network?

I suspect you have a defective Keypadl>I have a homeplug ethernet powerline network

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Hi Dave! The upstairs computer no longer recognizes the downstairs computer, once the keypadlinc was installed... The network is affected

100%. I have been using a Leviton 6308 photocell controller for a year or so with no troubles but I suspect the keypadlinc draws more current or something...
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It's more likely that the Keypadlinc has a line filter that is attenuating the (much) higher frequencies used by Homeplug. Some *linc modules have exhibited problems with high frequency 'noise' on the line so they may have taken a shotgun approach.

Levit>Hi Dave! The upstairs computer no longer recognizes the downstairs

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Thanks Dave! It looks like I will have to go to a wireless network since I plan to install more of these keypadlincs. The keypadlincs seem like a good product but they seem a little quirky with any type of noise or anything for that matter on the powerline. Every time my furnace kicks on, the keypadlinc blinks!

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