TP-Link TL-PA9020P KIT AV2000 2-Port Gigabit Passthrough Powerline Starter Kit $136.80 at Wireless1 eBay

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  Hellman109 on 04/05/2017 - 23:40

  Has anyone used these? I have some older 500Mbps ones because my reasonably better ones died after 4 years, but Id like to get some faster/more reliable ones.

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    lostn on 05/05/2017 - 00:37

    -2

    What kind of internet do you have that requires 2Gbit?

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      Diji1 on 05/05/2017 - 00:49

      +4

      If you're shifting files around your internal network internet doesn't matter. Also 2Gbit is nowhere near what the real life performance of this unit will be.

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      Hellman109 on 05/05/2017 - 11:09

      My AVR, Media Center (that holds a couple of TB of movies and TV), consoles and wifi access point all want faster access.

      Id like to move my media to a NAS and run it at the other end of these adapters, and on the link speed I currently get thats not a great option due to speed.

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        superforever on 05/05/2017 - 11:22

        I bought it from during eBay 20% still waiting.

        My old 500 model limited my NBN speed and copy files speed.

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    mouski on 05/05/2017 - 10:16

    +2

    I have a set of them. The are freaking huge though and take the whole powerpoint (covers second outlet) I get about 1200 between the two pairs and never had any issues streaming 30gb+ files from my Synology. Good thing is that these have gigabit ethernet ports where are some older ones only have 100 so it bottlenecks.

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      lostn on 05/05/2017 - 18:52

      The pics don't really show the true size. I looked up the specs, and I thought the dimensions had to be a typo.

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  lostn on 05/05/2017 - 00:36

  Will it work across different circuit boards? And how do you know if they're the same circuit or not? The longer the distance, the more likely it will not be the same circuit, right?

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    bbourizk on 05/05/2017 - 02:07

    I don't have these units but some old Netgear ones. Previous owners at some stage added an extension to the house. Trying to put it in one spot that would be ideal would not work, tried a million configuration before finding​ info that it has to be on the same circuit.

    Tried it in a few locations some worked some didn't. Obviously anything in the new area wouldn't work. I have them running about 15 meters apart. One from my main modem/router and one to a Netgear nighthawk router. Now I have two access points which cover the whole house and outside area.

    I'm limited to this solution as I can't run cables because of a concrete floor and a flat roof.

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    Hellman109 on 05/05/2017 - 11:10

    I have different ones at opposite ends of the house so no doubt different circut boards, it affects speed but they do work

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  liquornoodlescabbage on 05/05/2017 - 08:01

  Can someone explain to me how these work?

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    g1 on 05/05/2017 - 08:27

    +2

    Plug one in to power socket where ever you want network connection, connect Ethernet cable to it and your device (can be end point like computer, or a switch or a router). Plug a second one of these where the rest of your network is and connect it to your network connection via Ethernet cable. You now have network traffic going through these devices and over electrical cabling. It does have to be on the same AC loop.
    So you could have, for example:
    Home internet router <-> powerline plug <-> powerline plug <-> switch in a games room <-> PlayStation/PC/etc

    It's good when wireless signal is weak somewhere and you want network access there, or you don't want wireless, or your own use case. I find the connection for these is more stable than wireless and when devices are not mobile then it's a better option.

    This gives an alternative to running Ethernet or other network cables through the house. .

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  scuderiarmani on 05/05/2017 - 09:15

  +2

  Tried all sorts of these on a long 2010 built townhouse. Also did repeaters, extenders etc etc.

  Gave up, some days they'll work, other days they'll randomly drop out.

  Then I bought a Netgear Orbi, and I've never had a problem since.

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  petry on 05/05/2017 - 16:20

  -1

  Not promoting and haven't done conversion but as said before

  D-Link Powerline AV2 2000 Adapter Gigabit Extender Starter Kit (DHP-701AV) $70 US AMAZON

  Not lowest price and av2 doesn't play nice with av1.

  Whether voltage still compatible unknown but they are fast.

  Need three pin adapter.

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  theprodjuicer on 05/05/2017 - 21:16

  I bought a pair of these - they introduced a lot of noise into the power circuitry which is reflected by my powered studio monitors - I also have Edimax 1gbps and they are much quieter so I went back to these even tho they are slower.
  Both will work across circuits - I was even able to pick up a neighbor's internet connection from one powerpoint! Shows why you should always ensure they are paired (encrypted)

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    superforever on 05/05/2017 - 22:18

    +1

    I have just setup mine I have to enable the PLC-VDSL mode otherwise my FTTN will drop.

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      theprodjuicer on 06/05/2017 - 04:27

      I didnt read instructions thx for the tip! :)

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        superforever on 06/05/2017 - 10:32

        I am testing it and put it far more away from the modem let see how it goes.

        You have to use the utility from TP-Link web site but change the mode will slow down the connection speed.