[stomachmonkey]

They work ok when there is no other option.

As noted, they need to be on the same circuit.

If not they can be dog **** slow and unreliable.

Sometimes they still work ok but it's a case of you gotta try to find out.

Any coax running to the area?

If yes look at the Actiontec MOCA adapters.

Pricier but dead nuts reliable and fast.