SAN JOSE, Calif, Oct. 6, 2005 – CuPhone today announced its RJ11 Phone Adaptor-Dual. This small adaptor, when plugged into the USB port of a PC, allows the user to plug his regular phone into the RJ11 ...

There's more to networking than Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Powerline is a third option with a direct electrical connection. Here's how it works and why it's an option.

Typically, an Ethernet socket is found on the bottom of each device. The first adapter connects to the home's router, while the second can go into any outlet where another connection is needed.