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Created: 05/31/2006

Video description: Power-line technology can help you in situations where wireless doesn't work, but most will be better served by a range-enhanced Wi-Fi network.

The Corinex Wireless to Powerline access point merges the convenience of Wi-Fi with the practicality of a power-line network, but its manuals and support are abominable.

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Corinex Powerline router Review

Editors' rating

6.1

out of 10

The good: NAT firewall; VPN pass-through support; compact size.

The bad: Shoddy setup guide; toll-based, international support number; weak Web support.

The bottom line: Power-line technology can help you in situations where wireless doesn't work, but most will be better served by a range-enhanced Wi-Fi network.

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