I got the TL-PA7020 AV1000 2-Port Gigabit (V2) kit. The "V2" appears to be a recent model, released around January 2017.
PROS:
+ Works like magic, between my upstairs and downstairs on my 1400 s.f. house. I first paired them in the same room, then re-plugged in separate rooms/floors, no problem.
+ Two prong design (no ground pin). Can install pointing up or down. Works with old ungrounded wiring! See my pics.
+ Reliable. No outages, no rebooting or re-pairing needed so far (over 1 month).
+ Low power draw of around 6 Watts total for both ends (~ 0.07 Amps per pair. Tested on a Kill-A-Watt meter). Should cost me less than $6 per YEAR in electricity cost. Note that's at full power. My constant network traffic means mine will never enter low-power sleep mode.
+ Runs cool. (I was afraid they'd run hot and draw lots of power. No worries).
+ Small size. Doesn't obscure the other electrical plug holes. See my pics.
+ Two Ethernet ports. Better than one.
+ Gigabit ports! I haven't needed or tested speed, but Gb is potentially better than old 100 Mb). The app reports that I'm getting 310 to 350 Mbps.
+ Good price at around fifty-five bucks. Good considering many gigabit devices are 70 to 100 bucks.
+ Came with two white 6-foot-long CAT 5 cables.
CONS:
- Kinda unpredictable. Each outlet in a house seems to work at a different speed.
- Other electrical devices can affect the signal speed. For example: When my Netgear router's wall-wart power adapter was plugged into the same wall outlet, it cut these adapter's reported speed by 50%. I moved the Netgear plug to a different wall outlet and speed went back up.
- No complaints, really. Just other observations (see below).
OTHER:
- The TP-link optional computer app for configuring these devices is not very useful or intuitive. On Mac it's called "tpPLC.app". Also, I noticed the app would not run properly unless it was installed directly in my Mac's Applications folder (wouldn't run if it was launched from a sub folder. That might be a security feature). But good news is you don't need to use the app for basic setup. See next bullet point for app extras.
- The tpPLC software allows you to manually set QoS priority from 4 options: (1) Internet, (2) Online Game, (3) Audio or vido or (4) Voice over IP. The app also allows you to view reported line-network speed, rename each device, update firmware, disable power-save mode, and turn on/off each device's status LEDs.
- "All magic comes at a price, dearie." --Rumpelstiltskin
UPDATE March 2019:
After 1.5 years of continuous use, I'm happy to say I've only had ONE day where I had to touch these devices (I simply unplugged and replugged them one time because they seemed locked up.) Other than that, I've had ZERO problems, interruptions. Despite many power outages, and old house wiring, these have been very reliable. I've now ordered another pair, and knock-on-wood, they've been showing good results after a week, too.
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Why Powerline?
Powerline kits turn your home’s electrical wiring into a wired network, moving data right through your walls and floors.
The TL-PA7020 Kit comes with two powerline units that set up in minutes, are simple to use and plug into any power outlet to keep wired connections strong where you need them.
Extend Your Network to Any Room
Fast Powerline Speeds
Watch the latest web series, stream your favorite podcast and browse the internet all over powerline. The TL-PA7020 Kit delivers AV1000 powerline speeds for fast connections anywhere in your home.
Rock-Solid Performance with Two Gigabit Ports
Directly connect wired devices like smart TVs, gaming consoles and PCs to one of the two gigabit Ethernet ports for reliable performance at higher speeds.
Easy to Use by Design
Plug. Pair. Play.
Plug one unit in and connect it to your router, then plug the other unit in anywhere. Press pair to secure the connection with 128-Bit AES encryption.
Modern Design
The kit is designed with ventilation and a sophisticated white finish that blends in to your walls and decor.
Power Savings
When not in use, the kit enters power-saving mode to reduce energy consumption.
Universally Compatible
Connect the powerline kit to any router, access point or Ethernet switch to extend your network to any room.
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| data transfer rate | 100 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 1300 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second |
| data link protocol | Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3 |
| hardware interface | ethernet | usb | ethernet | ethernet | usb | ethernet |
| operating system | Vista,Windows 7,Windows 2000 | nintendo switch | — | — | nintendo wii | 8 . 1,Linux,Mac,Vista,Windows 2000 |
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Works like magic!
I got the TL-PA7020 AV1000 2-Port Gigabit (V2) kit. The "V2" appears to be a recent model, released around January 2017.PROS:+ Works like magic, between my upstairs and downstairs on my 1400 s.f. house. I first paired them in the same room, then re-plugged in separate rooms/floors, no problem.+ Two prong design (no ground pin). Can install pointing up or down. Works with old ungrounded wiring! See my pics.+ Reliable. No outages, no rebooting or re-pairing needed so far (over 1 month).+ Low power draw of around 6 Watts total for both ends (~ 0.07 Amps per pair. Tested on a Kill-A-Watt meter). Should cost me less than $6 per YEAR in electricity cost. Note that's at full power. My constant network traffic means mine will never enter low-power sleep mode.+ Runs cool. (I was afraid they'd run hot and draw lots of power. No worries).+ Small size. Doesn't obscure the other electrical plug holes. See my pics.+ Two Ethernet ports. Better than one.+ Gigabit ports! I haven't needed or tested speed, but Gb is potentially better than old 100 Mb). The app reports that I'm getting 310 to 350 Mbps.+ Good price at around fifty-five bucks. Good considering many gigabit devices are 70 to 100 bucks.+ Came with two white 6-foot-long CAT 5 cables.CONS:- Kinda unpredictable. Each outlet in a house seems to work at a different speed.- Other electrical devices can affect the signal speed. For example: When my Netgear router's wall-wart power adapter was plugged into the same wall outlet, it cut these adapter's reported speed by 50%. I moved the Netgear plug to a different wall outlet and speed went back up.- No complaints, really. Just other observations (see below).OTHER:- The TP-link optional computer app for configuring these devices is not very useful or intuitive. On Mac it's called "tpPLC.app". Also, I noticed the app would not run properly unless it was installed directly in my Mac's Applications folder (wouldn't run if it was launched from a sub folder. That might be a security feature). But good news is you don't need to use the app for basic setup. See next bullet point for app extras.- The tpPLC software allows you to manually set QoS priority from 4 options: (1) Internet, (2) Online Game, (3) Audio or vido or (4) Voice over IP. The app also allows you to view reported line-network speed, rename each device, update firmware, disable power-save mode, and turn on/off each device's status LEDs.- "All magic comes at a price, dearie." --RumpelstiltskinUPDATE March 2019:After 1.5 years of continuous use, I'm happy to say I've only had ONE day where I had to touch these devices (I simply unplugged and replugged them one time because they seemed locked up.) Other than that, I've had ZERO problems, interruptions. Despite many power outages, and old house wiring, these have been very reliable. I've now ordered another pair, and knock-on-wood, they've been showing good results after a week, too.
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I got the TL-PA7020 AV1000 2-Port Gigabit (V2) kit. The "V2" appears to be a recent model, released around January 2017.
PROS:
+ Works like magic, between my upstairs and downstairs on my 1400 s.f. house. I first paired them in the same room, then re-plugged in separate rooms/floors, no problem.
+ Two prong design (no ground pin). Can install pointing up or down. Works with old ungrounded wiring! See my pics.
+ Reliable. No outages, no rebooting or re-pairing needed so far (over 1 month).
+ Low power draw of around 6 Watts total for both ends (~ 0.07 Amps per pair. Tested on a Kill-A-Watt meter). Should cost me less than $6 per YEAR in electricity cost. Note that's at full power. My constant network traffic means mine will never enter low-power sleep mode.
+ Runs cool. (I was afraid they'd run hot and draw lots of power. No worries).
+ Small size. Doesn't obscure the other electrical plug holes. See my pics.
+ Two Ethernet ports. Better than one.
+ Gigabit ports! I haven't needed or tested speed, but Gb is potentially better than old 100 Mb). The app reports that I'm getting 310 to 350 Mbps.
+ Good price at around fifty-five bucks. Good considering many gigabit devices are 70 to 100 bucks.
+ Came with two white 6-foot-long CAT 5 cables.
CONS:
- Kinda unpredictable. Each outlet in a house seems to work at a different speed.
- Other electrical devices can affect the signal speed. For example: When my Netgear router's wall-wart power adapter was plugged into the same wall outlet, it cut these adapter's reported speed by 50%. I moved the Netgear plug to a different wall outlet and speed went back up.
- No complaints, really. Just other observations (see below).
OTHER:
- The TP-link optional computer app for configuring these devices is not very useful or intuitive. On Mac it's called "tpPLC.app". Also, I noticed the app would not run properly unless it was installed directly in my Mac's Applications folder (wouldn't run if it was launched from a sub folder. That might be a security feature). But good news is you don't need to use the app for basic setup. See next bullet point for app extras.
- The tpPLC software allows you to manually set QoS priority from 4 options: (1) Internet, (2) Online Game, (3) Audio or vido or (4) Voice over IP. The app also allows you to view reported line-network speed, rename each device, update firmware, disable power-save mode, and turn on/off each device's status LEDs.
- "All magic comes at a price, dearie." --Rumpelstiltskin
UPDATE March 2019:
After 1.5 years of continuous use, I'm happy to say I've only had ONE day where I had to touch these devices (I simply unplugged and replugged them one time because they seemed locked up.) Other than that, I've had ZERO problems, interruptions. Despite many power outages, and old house wiring, these have been very reliable. I've now ordered another pair, and knock-on-wood, they've been showing good results after a week, too.
PROS:
+ Works like magic, between my upstairs and downstairs on my 1400 s.f. house. I first paired them in the same room, then re-plugged in separate rooms/floors, no problem.
+ Two prong design (no ground pin). Can install pointing up or down. Works with old ungrounded wiring! See my pics.
+ Reliable. No outages, no rebooting or re-pairing needed so far (over 1 month).
+ Low power draw of around 6 Watts total for both ends (~ 0.07 Amps per pair. Tested on a Kill-A-Watt meter). Should cost me less than $6 per YEAR in electricity cost. Note that's at full power. My constant network traffic means mine will never enter low-power sleep mode.
+ Runs cool. (I was afraid they'd run hot and draw lots of power. No worries).
+ Small size. Doesn't obscure the other electrical plug holes. See my pics.
+ Two Ethernet ports. Better than one.
+ Gigabit ports! I haven't needed or tested speed, but Gb is potentially better than old 100 Mb). The app reports that I'm getting 310 to 350 Mbps.
+ Good price at around fifty-five bucks. Good considering many gigabit devices are 70 to 100 bucks.
+ Came with two white 6-foot-long CAT 5 cables.
CONS:
- Kinda unpredictable. Each outlet in a house seems to work at a different speed.
- Other electrical devices can affect the signal speed. For example: When my Netgear router's wall-wart power adapter was plugged into the same wall outlet, it cut these adapter's reported speed by 50%. I moved the Netgear plug to a different wall outlet and speed went back up.
- No complaints, really. Just other observations (see below).
OTHER:
- The TP-link optional computer app for configuring these devices is not very useful or intuitive. On Mac it's called "tpPLC.app". Also, I noticed the app would not run properly unless it was installed directly in my Mac's Applications folder (wouldn't run if it was launched from a sub folder. That might be a security feature). But good news is you don't need to use the app for basic setup. See next bullet point for app extras.
- The tpPLC software allows you to manually set QoS priority from 4 options: (1) Internet, (2) Online Game, (3) Audio or vido or (4) Voice over IP. The app also allows you to view reported line-network speed, rename each device, update firmware, disable power-save mode, and turn on/off each device's status LEDs.
- "All magic comes at a price, dearie." --Rumpelstiltskin
UPDATE March 2019:
After 1.5 years of continuous use, I'm happy to say I've only had ONE day where I had to touch these devices (I simply unplugged and replugged them one time because they seemed locked up.) Other than that, I've had ZERO problems, interruptions. Despite many power outages, and old house wiring, these have been very reliable. I've now ordered another pair, and knock-on-wood, they've been showing good results after a week, too.
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