Powerline adapters have long been seen as a solution to increasing your network range at home, and to an extent, it does work. It especially works when your only alternative is to trail Ethernet ...

A device that extends an Ethernet network or a USB connection to another room in the home or office using AC wall outlets and the building's electrical system. Powerline adapters are used in pairs ...

For a long time, getting the best network speeds around your home meant dragging Ethernet cables everywhere. That was a pain ...