Homeplug confusion - didn't know I needed to buy two?

jc2008

Have UPC Horizon, want to extend wifi range into attic bedroom.

Purchased this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TP-Link-V3-AV200-Powerline-Homeplug-300M-Wi-Fi-Extender-with-2-Ethernet-Ports-/371076575241?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:IE:3160

I didn't realise it was just one plug as opposed to a set.
Is this useless on its own?

If so, what do I need to purchase to make it useful? Another one? Or is there a cheaper one?

Nonoperational

That's a wifi extender. Only need one. Although a proper home plug setup may be better.

jc2008

Nonoperational wrote: »

That's a wifi extender. Only need one. Although a proper home plug setup may be better.

Thanks for the response.

Are you sure? It says wifi powerline extender (as opposed to wifi repeater).

How can I use it (assuming I only have one)? I've tried turning on WPS on my UPC router, then pressing the button on the device - the LED lights go solid green but then start blinking again - I'm not sure if this means it's working or not working!

ED E

Its not a repeater, you need to buy a basic wired only one to pair with it.

jc2008

ED E wrote: »

Its not a repeater, you need to buy a basic wired only one to pair with it.

Ok, thank you! Does it have to be the same brand, or will any one do?

Can you or anyone recommend the cheapest device I can buy that'll work with what I already have?

(Sorry I'm clueless about this )

Davy

jc2008 wrote: »

Ok, thank you! Does it have to be the same brand, or will any one do?

Can you or anyone recommend the cheapest device I can buy that'll work with what I already have?

(Sorry I'm clueless about this )

If you get these, you should be able to put this beside the box, Ethernet from the horizon into these, and then your ebay in the attic to extend the signal

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA411-AV500-Powerline-Adapter/dp/B0084Y9N4I

Twin pack might be better value if you will need another one for Ethernet in another room:> http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-PA411KIT-AV500-Powerline-Adapter/dp/B0084Y9N3O

creedp

Davy wrote: »

If you get these, you should be able to put this beside the box, Ethernet from the horizon into these, and then your ebay in the attic to extend the signal

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA411-AV500-Powerline-Adapter/dp/B0084Y9N4I

Twin pack might be better value if you will need another one for Ethernet in another room:> http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-PA411KIT-AV500-Powerline-Adapter/dp/B0084Y9N3O

Sorry for jumping in here but I have a TP-Link - TL-WPA281 which has 2 units. One is conntected to an ethernet port in an upstairs bedroom which is wired to a router in the attic. The second one is downstairs and provides wifi. Problem is the one in the bedroom seems to be busted - no lights on but there continues to be a hum from it - while the one downstairs seems to be OK. Could somebody tell me if the second one was connected directly to the router via ethernet cable would it be able to provide wi-fi or do I need to replace the 1st one?

Related question - what would be the best option to replace the current broken unit? I could do with a second wifi unit and under the current arrangement I only have wifi downstairs and even then I have to move the second unit around the house to get service at times. Maybe if I purchased a twin unit set I could have wi-fi around the house without the need to constantly unplug the unit and move it to where I require service. Or would one of these be a better bet for my situation? http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-WA901ND-Advanced-300Mbps-Wireless/dp/B002YETVXC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408873913&sr=8-1&keywords=tp+link+access+point

Sorry for meandering nature of post - as is obvious I'm not good with the tech!