The cost of Wi-Fi extenders and powerline adapters varies based on brand, speed, range, and additional features. Wi-Fi extenders range from $20 to $150-$200, while powerline adapters can exceed $500.

CNET editor Dong Ngo picks his top power line adapters. These offer great performance for those who need to quickly expand their network, particularly to the spots where Wi-Fi signals can't reach.

But to some extent Wi-Fi is a victim of its own success: Search for a Wi-Fi hotspot these days, and you may find a dozen networks competing for the same 2.4GHz bandwidth-so nobody gets a good signal.

The simplest option to extend Wi-Fi outside is with a mesh system and additional satellite units. This should give you a few hundred square feet of coverage outside your home. Mesh systems can be ...

Netgear’s recent midrange powerline networking adapters–the AV 200 ($130) and the AV+ 200 ($145)–might be just what you need to fill the gaps in your home network access without spending too ...

Connect to a network and share media over a home's electrical wiring One way to connect a network-capable home theater component to your router is by using powerline adapters. A powerline adapter is ...

As for the Linksys PLW400 Powerline AV 1-Port Wireless Extender, that will drop in March and offer a way to create a distant WiFi b/g/n bubble somewhere in your Powerline network.

Powerline networking is a technology that's capable of transforming an in-house mains power circuit into a home networking infrastructure. Neater than a wired network, faster than a wireless one ...

The ZyXel Homeplug AV2 Gigabit Powerline Adapter Starter Kit is currently the fastest way to extend a network to a place in your home where your Wi-Fi signal can't reach.