What is a PNA home network and how can I install one?

Question

We use cell phones in my family so the existing phone lines in the house have no use... However, I've heard that those lines and phone jacks can be used to create a multimedia network in your home. It's apparently called PNA and I've found a lot of talk online about companies that will charge an arm-and-a-leg to do it, but I can't find anything about how I can do it myself. How does it work? What do I need to buy? Is it a big pain to try? Any guidance and professional advice is appreciated.

Answer 1

There are three competing formats for home networking

Powerline networking using your power lines
http://www.homeplug.org/home


Home PNA uses phone lines or Coax
http://www.homepna.org/en/index.asp

Or Wifi
In both HPNA and homeplug the setup is very easy.
You can buy ethernet adaptors for both HPNA and HomePlug, but it may cost you more than setting up wireless.
Check the web for vendors.