Reddit reviews TP-Link AV1200 Powerline Ethernet Adapter - Gigabit Port, Plug&Play, Power Saving(TL-PA8010 KIT)

I'm using this one

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EO5A4TI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

"gigabit" lol, I barely get 100 megabit speeds on it. My house was built in 2001 so it's not extremely old or anything, but don't expect you'll get gigabit speeds through the power lines in your house.

https://i.imgur.com/LWWwYjl.png

Top image is my main computer connected directly to my switch. Bottom image is my server using powerline in the other room.

Limited to 100mbps because of port speed. Will likely top out around 90mbps. If you want gig capability you can grab these for ~$15 more today: https://smile.amazon.com/TP-Link-AV1200-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B01EO5A4TI/

what is your current modem/router right now? You're pretty far away from your router with a lot of obstruction. The further and more obstruction, the slower connection you'll get.

Another option is Powerline Ethernet. If you have already good router and the issue is the distance and location of your device, powerline ethernet might suitable for you.

Depends - can you run Ethernet cable (Cat 5e or 6 - NOT Cat 5) discretely or inside your wall? If so then you would set up at your ISDN modem (where your phone jack is) and an Ethernet switch - like this one.

You plug your modem into the switch and also your long Ethernet cable as well as your Dell desktop (3 ports total). You run that downstairs and plug it into your wireless router (whatever one you have - you didn't say) and any of your devices that have Ethernet.

Now you have wireless Ethernet and wired Ethernet downstairs and wired Ethernet upstairs.

If you can't or don't want to run a long Ethernet cable then you can replace the long wire with a Powerline adapter kit. This is an adapter kit that uses AC power lines to run networking. If you get a good one you can run 1 gb Networking on the AC wiring.

Here's a good Powerline kit (AV2 - up to 1gb networking) - https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Powerline-1200Mbps-TL-PA8010-KIT/dp/B01EO5A4TI. This kit has 2 adapters - you plug one into the wall near your switch upstairs and connect it via Ethernet. Plug the other in an AC outlet downstairs and plug it into your wireless router. $50

Look into powerline adapters, it uses your standard electrical outlet into an Ethernet port. Device comes in pairs, plug one box into an outlet near your router and connect via Ethernet, the other goes where you want connection, just do the same as before. I use it for my gaming computer which is in the opposite end of my house and I get the max speed possible for my internet plan. Went with the TP-Link AV1200 if you want to know.

Here's the adapter I use, it says it has a gigabit port, is this what your talking about?
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01EO5A4TI/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A ethernet cable generally has a maximum network speed of 1 Gigabit per second. Using a power line adapter you can get pretty much the same depending on how much you want to pay for one. Here is one that can do 1 gigabit for example:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Powerline-Adapter-Starter-TL-PA4010KIT/dp/B01EO5A4TI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1478881998&sr=8-3&keywords=ethernet%2Bpowerline%2Badapter&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Powerline-1200Mbps-TL-PA8010-KIT/dp/B01EO5A4TI

You won't get the full speed of your service like you were sitting on top of your router but it's a pretty good work around. Even though specs of this TP Link are up to 1200Mbps you should expect slower speeds. Too many variables involved like distance, type of electrical wiring, etc.. In fact if fastest speed is not a major issue you could go with one of TP Link's less expensive models of this unit like the AV500.

You can also try something like one of these if you have the money to spare: (amazon link).

I haven't been able to try them myself yet, and there may be other brands or types that may be better or worse, that is just the one I had bookmarked for reference. I heard about them while I was playing with a guy on Rocket League and he said it worked wonders for him because his wifi signal kept getting blocked/interfered with by many things in the way.

Works great! Never have any problems ever! I had a usb adaptor as well and it was pretty shitty.

Currently have two WiFi extenders but only use: TP-Link AV1200 Powerline Ethernet Adapter - Gigabit Port, Plug&Play, Power Saving(TL-PA8010 KIT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EO5A4TI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5kF5Cb7P6XHCS

For my pc. Hook one to your router than other to your pc with Ethernet.


Other one I have works great to but doesn’t beat being plugged into your computer. Still works wonders and can have multiple devices connected wirelessly

NETGEAR Wi-Fi Range Extender EX6120 - Coverage up to 1200 sq.ft. and 20 devices with AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (up to 1200Mbps speed), and Compact Wall Plug Design https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014YN7LVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ynF5CbZJSAZT3

Well, this is an insanely late reply.. apologies. I think it's an ARRIS MG5225G/NA router that WOW! makes us use, and then that is routed into this D-Link switch. Is there a specific powerline adapter that I should use, or should I just go all so I have no chance of being limited? Or are there any negative effects if I get a 1200Mbps adapter and my network is only like 500Mbps? I was thinking of just going with this one.

You can also try a Powerline adapter if you don't want to run Ethernet cables between floors:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Powerline-1200Mbps-TL-PA8010-KIT/dp/B01EO5A4TI

Personally, I haven't had good luck with these, but others have, so I might as well throw this recommendation out there.

I suggest using this to get wired if your device has it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EO5A4TI/ref=twister_B01I6U1QMQ?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Hmm, the coax to the bedroom is likely your best shot. I'm unsure exactly what making that line live consists of but it should definitely be possible. Are you able to ping in a cable tech or the like?

Ethernet over powerline adapters are another solution; albeit not as good as the wired coax, etc., but still much better speeds than wifi.

I'm currently facing similar issues. I'm debating to run coax through my air ducts. Problem so far is leading the cable through the ducts; minimal visibility after a turn.

In the meantime, these adapters have been treating me very well.

For perspective, If I wire to router, I pull ~140ish mbps, wired to these adapters, I pull about ~90 mbps. WiFi is about ~45 mbps. I also have a couple of the TP Link 200 mbps adapters(much earlier, lesser version) and those pull about the same as WiFi but more consistent it seems; I'm running one to an Xbox and it seems to do much better than wifi so far.

ITT: people who must be rural where wi-fi is clear but electrical wiring is flaky.

Grab these. They're like what I'm using. I hope you have the same great results: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EO5A4TI

Make sure your wiring is to code; but if you're getting good 80mbit speeds now, you could be good. Remember the Homeplug speeds are also half-duplex. Also, the AC2000s are crap still, so stick with 1000-1300s.

I've used Homeplug gear (corinex, but then netgear, d-link, and now a lot of tp-link) for about 9 years in 6 different locations, and the signal clarify isn't always inversely related to the age of the wiring if it's after 1975 (the copper revolution). Now I maintain it in my mom and mother-in-law's houses just because I don't have to suffer freakin' radio voodoo anymore when netflix goes out.