Android TV Box with tp-link Homeplugs

Neil_Sedaka

Hi all,

I have just bought a second set of TP-Link homeplugs to connect my new Android TV Box.
The first pair connect the router to a Windows PC (perfectly)
I connected and paired the third on the Android box, but I think I need to configure the ethernet settings as there is no connection, although all lights are good on the homeplug.

Anyone any experience with setting these up for Android?
I'm new to Android OS

Thanks.

uRbaN

I use Tp Link Powerpllus on the Neo x7

I forgot to pair them on the same socket so I had no connection...once I did that I had no issues.

Silly question really but does your box support Ethernet?

Neil_Sedaka

Yeah it has Ethernet lol.
I'm only guessing here, but is the software disk that comes with the homeplugs vital?
And if so, how do I run it on a TV Box with no Rom drive

projectgtr

Neil_Sedaka wrote: »

Yeah it has Ethernet lol.
I'm only guessing here, but is the software disk that comes with the homeplugs vital?
And if so, how do I run it on a TV Box with no Rom drive

ive never used the install disk with any of my devices as said above try pairing them on the same socket and try again. are all your homeplugs compatible with each other?

irishpancake

Neil_Sedaka wrote: »

Yeah it has Ethernet lol.
I'm only guessing here, but is the software disk that comes with the homeplugs vital?
And if so, how do I run it on a TV Box with no Rom drive

did you try connecting to your router port directly??

Anything like this in your box settings:





ping or trace route from terminal on android to gateway/router IP and/or external IP, your DNS server perhaps??

or use fing for network discovery and other wonderful fings

Neil_Sedaka

Ah, I think pancake could be on the money here.
Box settings look like that, just no idea how to set it up

bodonnell

connected my box with tp plugs using just pair buttons

irishpancake

Neil_Sedaka wrote: »

Ah, I think pancake could be on the money here.
Box settings look like that, just no idea how to set it up

I don't have one, give it a go


it'll just be IP and DNS stuff, but allow them to be given out by your router, DHCP.

Look here, similar thing, easy peasy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrJ_X82bRoA

Neil_Sedaka

Thanks guys, appreciated as always

irishpancake

Neil_Sedaka wrote: »

Thanks guys, appreciated as always

You're welcome.....Didya get it sorted??

Neil_Sedaka

No yet, but at least I'll know where to start.

Thanks.

Neil_Sedaka

Turns out it was Plug & Play, only I missed the Ethernet On/Off icon at the top of the screen
The "Turn On/Off Ethernet" icon is above the blue line in the pic that you posted, totally missed it.
I was too fixated on understanding the settings parameters below lol.

Oddly I'm getting a faster connection over Wi-Fi though!

Thanks again.

irishpancake

Neil_Sedaka wrote: »

Turns out it was Plug & Play, only I missed the Ethernet On/Off icon at the top of the screen
The "Turn On/Off Ethernet" icon is above the blue line in the pic that you posted, totally missed it.
I was too fixated on understanding the settings parameters below lol.

Oddly I'm getting a faster connection over Wi-Fi though!

Thanks again.

Good, I didn't think I'd have to mention the check box

As for faster via WiFi, mmmnnnnn, dunno.....

where does wifi get its connection?? and is there not overhead involved??

Also, you are using homeplug, they depend very much on your electric ring circuit bring good and noise free, and introduce their own overhead to deal with the type of circuit.

If you had say a cat 5 connection back to your router, you would see good results, depending on your router that is.

I'd reserve further comment, I don't know your setup.....

Good to get it s OK rted though.

Cheers.

Neil_Sedaka

Thanks Pancake, I'll fiddle with the wiring over the weekend and see if it improves.

32Mbps over Wi-Fi is not too shabby (but not consistent, hence the homeplugs)
Direct in to router is only a couple of Mbps better!

I prob only really need about 8-10Mbps for a decent stream anyhoo.

Starting to think that it's probably the streams that are laggy.

Have a great weekend

irishpancake

Neil_Sedaka wrote: »

Thanks Pancake, I'll fiddle with the wiring over the weekend and see if it improves.

32Mbps over Wi-Fi is not too shabby (but not consistent, hence the homeplugs)
Direct in to router is only a couple of Mbps better!

I prob only really need about 8-10Mbps for a decent stream anyhoo.

Starting to think that it's probably the streams that are laggy.

Have a great weekend

Man, down in the sticks here.......Jazus

Check out my Ookla Speedtest result. What's your speed?

http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/866430133

I'm lucky to get 3Mb, but my streaming is fine, on Netflix, YT, telly apps, allcast, SB( shhhh).....etc.

Just don't try to do anything else!!!!!

Its copper, from an exchange about 5 miles away, ADSL, Voda.

Neil_Sedaka

Mine was worse before I got Fibre in October.
1.6Mb from the exchange, about 4 miles away was my max.