Can you recommend homeplugs/TP links kit?

Tigerandahalf · 14-10-2016 03:07PM #1

Hi

I've looked on Amazon and there are a huge amount of options.

Basically I am looking for 3 pieces
1. To connect to router (doesn't have to have a passthrough plug socket)
2. To connect to tv across the room (no need for wifi function, must have a passthrough socket)
3. Upstairs connection with wifi and ports to plug into tv (with passthrough socket)

I see some of these can cater for upto 1gb speeds but I could go for lower speeds depending on price.

Is there a 3 piece kit you can buy?

Thanks

TheDriver · 14-10-2016 03:14PM

you buy 2x2 piece kits and they all pair together. Buy the fastest speed ones at the best price, I use the 500 ones and they do the job grand. Do you want passthrough ones which has plug on front or ones with 2-3 outputs on them?

Tigerandahalf · 14-10-2016 03:29PM

I wouldn't mind having the passthrough option on all of them as long as it is safe and doesn't affect performance. It means a socket isn't taken up by the homeplug.

What difference does the wifi frequency make - 2.4 or 5?

I see a 3 piece kit on amazon but they don't have the passthrough. It caters for 600mb connection through ethernet and 300mb wifi which would be fine.

I think having at least 2 outputs on the ones not connected to the router makes sense as a tv and other device could be connected up (e.g. xbox or playstation)

TheDriver · 14-10-2016 03:36PM

i don't use wifi ones, they are purely ethernet. The 3 output ones are very handy because of what you said and negates the need for a seperate switch

ED E · 14-10-2016 04:41PM

Any homeplug below 1000Mb can only do 90Mb. They have 10/100 ports.

Also, the numbers are signally rates not effect rates. I run AV1000s and AV500s.
AV1000s: Peak at 155Mb
AV500s: Peak at 66Mb.
Your mileage may vary but dont expect much more than that. 50 on a 500 would be the norm.

These have Wifi AC and thus should perform very well for wireless clients.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-WPA8630P-KIT-Powerline-Extender-UK/dp/B01G5Q9E2W/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1476459444&sr=8-8&keywords=Homeplug+passthrough+wifi
They dont appear to sell AV1200 singles though.

Tigerandahalf · 14-10-2016 04:50PM

ED E wrote: »

Any homeplug below 1000Mb can only do 90Mb. They have 10/100 ports.

Also, the numbers are signally rates not effect rates. I run AV1000s and AV500s.
AV1000s: Peak at 155Mb
AV500s: Peak at 66Mb.
Your mileage may vary but dont expect much more than that. 50 on a 500 would be the norm.

These have Wifi AC and thus should perform very well for wireless clients.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-WPA8630P-KIT-Powerline-Extender-UK/dp/B01G5Q9E2W/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1476459444&sr=8-8&keywords=Homeplug+passthrough+wifi
They dont appear to sell AV1200 singles though.

That's fantastic advertising isn't it!

What is the significance of the dual band wifi?

MBSnr · 14-10-2016 05:17PM

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

That's fantastic advertising isn't it!

What is the significance of the dual band wifi?

My understanding is :-
Runs at 2.4GHz or the newer and faster 5GHz. Although 5GHz won't travel as far as 2.4GHz - range is reduced due to the higher freq. Some newer phones and tablets use 5GHz.

Also most wifi extenders only have one radio in them, so the throughput is halved back to the main router/modem (like half duplexing). They effectively re-boardcast the wifi signal on the same channel leading to two SSIDs, say on channel 6, and the assosicated interference you get with that. Of course if you are in an area with a lot of wifi networks, it may make little odds.

EDIT: I do get nearly 250Mbps on mine though which is 31Mb/s

Tigerandahalf · 14-10-2016 09:23PM

I think I am more confused now!

Are these things going to give a lot of hassle with dropouts and routers needing to be restarted or reconfigured?

The dual band ones seem to be the future proof ones to get.

I am with vodafone at the moment and have fibre with a 50/20 profile but I could have the option to upgrade to something better down the line.

Upstairs I can get about 10mbs but it drops every now and then. Not ideal for streaming and thus the need for these.

I am also thinking about the new Saorview connect combi boxes and the need to have an internet source connected to them thus I would like to get it sorted now and have it future proofed.

Johnboy1951 · 15-10-2016 04:43PM

If you have an old wifi router or two you can get the wired ones only and connect the old router to it to give wired and wireless connections.

I haven't bothered with wireless ones at all.
Not worried about distance of wireless when router is in the same room as the TV/PC.

Tigerandahalf · 15-10-2016 06:47PM

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

If you have an old wifi router or two you can get the wired ones only and connect the old router to it to give wired and wireless connections.

I haven't bothered with wireless ones at all.
Not worried about distance of wireless when router is in the same room as the TV/PC.

Can you get the wired pair and then a separate wireless one or are they not compatible.

Bit surprised these aren't sold in multipacks.

Kristopherus · 15-10-2016 09:36PM

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

Can you get the wired pair and then a separate wireless one or are they not compatible.

Bit surprised these aren't sold in multipacks.

Type in "passthrough powerline" into the search box on amazon.co.uk and feast yourself on the collection there. Any that take your fancy, make sure they are av 2 homeplug compatible. Most of them are.

Can you recommend homeplugs/TP links kit?

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