THE FUSE

To get started with powerline, you need at least two adapters. You'll connect one adapter to your router with an ethernet cable, and then plug it directly into a wall outlet. The other adapter plugs into an outlet near where you need internet access, and is connected to your device via another ethernet cable. Most starter kits include two adapters and two ethernet cables, making getting started with a basic point-to-point network simple. There are also adapters that create their own Wi-Fi network, but as we already covered, ethernet is more reliable.