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NetComm NP204 (Twin Pack) Powerline Adaptor $69 @MSY (Online/in Store)

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NetComm NP204 (Twin Pack) Powerline Adaptor $69 @MSY (Online/in Store)
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mafmouf on 14/10/2013 - 11:45 msy.com.au (518 clicks)
Last edited 14/10/2013 - 16:14

Next cheapest found is $89.

As per website:

Transfer the Internet around your house using the existing network of power lines
High speed data rates of up to 200Mbps
Ideal for connecting PCs, TVs, gaming consoles, blu-ray players, TiVo and other networkable devices
AC pass-through built in - plug other electrical devices into the same power point
AC pass-through socket uses noise filtering to ensure your data signal is not disrupted by other electrical devices
Plug and play - no setup required
Extremely compact in size - fits nicely behind furniture or amongst a home entertainment environment
Twin Pack
Safety Approval SSA101230EA

This link is quite help in giving some information relating to this technology. Maybe slightly outdated, but good price nonetheless.

Edit: It looks like some members have been using Officeworks for a successful pricematch. The total price should be $65.55 is pricematched.

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  • cloud68 on 14/10/2013 - 12:34

    Has anyone tried this if it works nicely (unlike many repeaters)? Thanks

    • mouski on 14/10/2013 - 12:52

      I have the NP206 at home which as the wireless AP in built. But in terms of it working nicely, real easy to setup. Depending on your elec wiring, you should be getting better speeds than a repeater. I live in a really old house with 100mb cable and get about 40mb on the other end of it. This has the same 200mbps throughput as the NP206 so should be fine I would say.

    • rjblakel on 14/10/2013 - 13:34

      I've got the AVB5004 and AVB5101.

      1. I've got an old house and I think the old wiring affects performance
      2. Performance is severely degraded when using a powerboard (obvious)
      3. My devices stick out from the wall a bit (maybe 2 inches?) which means I can't use the wall outlet behind my bedroom tallboy without the furniture sticking out 2 inches from the wall.
      4. DEAL BREAKER: My devices don't have a standby mode, or whatever it's called. If you don't use Internet after 5-10 minutes, they drop offline and you have to unplug/plug them back in. Serious pain in the arse.

      Concept is great, though.

    • cloud68 on 14/10/2013 - 13:55

      Thanks. I got a netcomm nb6 and been wanting to turn this into access point but not sure how. And being lazy thought a product like this would be suitable and hassle free for me :P

    • Gnostikos on 14/10/2013 - 15:49

      I have had the NP504's for about a year now (maximum theoretical 500Mbp/s throughput as opposed to 200Mbp/s with this model); using them to span a distance of about 20 metres between several rooms on the one storey.

      They work flawlessly; it's just like having a wired LAN cable running from my modem at the front of my house to my PC at the rear of the house.

      When I used to fool around with WiFi as a shortcut solution I went through the gamut of WiFi connectivity solutions as I used to live on a 900 square metre property where the phone line socket was at the very front of the property and my computer at the rear and the majority of things I tried (external antennas, directional antennas, repeaters, wall-mounting modems, disabling encryption, better WLAN cards, USB adapters, playing around with WiFi config on the modem/firmware side, etc.) were useless with the exception of a better modem or EOP.

      As for whether you will have any issues with different power points being on different power phases; if you live in a home built in the last 15 years that is under 500sqm, I sincerely doubt it. Power points across different circuit breakers won't cause any issue either.

      I will concede that if you live in an old house with old and potentially degraded internal wiring, you won't be seeing anywhere close to maximum throughput speeds and depending on how fast your downstream internet connection speed is, this may cause some degraded performance. But the 200Mbp/s models are more than enough for any ADSL2+ subscribers; the 500Mbp/s is only really necessary if you're getting more than 24Mbp/s downstream.

      The other good about EOP Powerline Adapters is that there is a good degree of interoperability between different models and even brands (you can even use a mix of 200 and 500Mbp/s adapters, though it will force the connection to run at the speed of the weakest link):
      http://reviews.cnet.com/bridges/d-link-dhp-540/4505-3304_7-3…

  • No on 14/10/2013 - 13:05
    +2

    http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Net…

    Price match time.

  • No on 14/10/2013 - 13:38

    I bought 2 packs so 4 devices total. Officeworks price matched no probs, can I use 4 of them together? My instore googling seemed to suggest you can.

  • Chugger on 14/10/2013 - 13:43

    I have these and run a 2nd router (wireless access point and 4 hub) from them. Speed is good and they seem solid enough (2 years running).
    Had some issues running WDTV live streaming off a third unit, but believe that was due to dodgy wiring.
    At $69 would recommend.

  • pennyless on 14/10/2013 - 13:45

    I tried Powerline and Homeplug, they don't work on my premises due to 3 phase power. If your house isn't on a single phase you will have issues with this.

    • No on 14/10/2013 - 13:55

      My understanding was that as long as all the power points are on the same phase it should be fine.

      • pennyless on 14/10/2013 - 13:59

        The couple of ones that were on the same phase were ok, the problem was majority of them weren't and were required at those points to set up security cameras. I've since had to start looking into POE.

        • No on 14/10/2013 - 14:07

          Out of interest how big is your house?

          I am hoping my 3 phase will be ok since its fairly small so there's no reason for them to be on different phases.

    • Gnostikos on 14/10/2013 - 15:58

      You're one of the very few Australian home-owners that still have three phase power; and most people have absolutely no need for it (since from my understanding it carries 3 times the potential current for appliances to use and is used primarily for large ducted aircon, large welders, compressors, etc.)

      As I mentioned above, for the average Australian living in a sub-500sqm dwelling built in the last 15 years, they're not going to run into power phase problems.

      • No on 14/10/2013 - 16:01

        My house formerly had an electronic instantaneous HWS, Im guessing it needed 3 phase for that. It was built in the 50's.

  • pennyless on 14/10/2013 - 14:10
    +1

    Quite a large house with two levels so a smaller house shouldn't have this problem, but don't quote me on that as I'm still finding out as I go.

    • No on 14/10/2013 - 14:12

      Thanks for the info. I'll test with the first pair before I open the 2nd box so I can take it back if needed.

      • No on 14/10/2013 - 15:53

        Just tested, all my powerpoints must be on the same phase as I got green lights everywhere.

  • lumnerjacksteve on 14/10/2013 - 15:34
    +1

    Have been looking for a deal on these for a while - Like Mouski, I have a 206 setting up wireless downstairs, and have been very happy but I wanted to expand the network. So heading off to Officeworks shortly.

    • lumnerjacksteve on 14/10/2013 - 17:45

      $65.55 at Officeworks after the assistant rang a manager to check if MSY were blacklisted.
      The supplied quick start guide does not show how to pair with an existing network. Quick google found the procedure:
      http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=pairing+a+new+set+…

      After 3 failed attempts I read the directions correctly and it connected immediately.
      Full green lights indicating fastest connection.

      Thanks to the OP

  • zzyss on 14/10/2013 - 16:47
    +1

    I got these for a similar price used off eBay a few months back, and it's been amazing. I was having troubles managing wifi signal between my modem and lounge room 2 storeys apart, and I have literally forgotten about all my problems since installing these. They work exactly as advertised.

  • iratepirate on 14/10/2013 - 18:24

    They may have changed the price it comes up at $89 for me…

  • No on 14/10/2013 - 20:41
    +1

    Just set it all up, if I had known it would be this easy I would have done it ages ago even at the $89 price point. Tested it by downloading a torrent on a PC, whilst streaming a 4gig 720p video from that PC on two other devices. They all are on there own EOP adapter (the adsl router being the 4th) and it works fine.

    Time to start removing all the cables that have been running across my floor forever.

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