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Review on TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Ethernet Adapter with Gigabit Port, Plug & Play, Power Saving Mode, πŸ”Œ Noise Filtering, Extra Power Socket for Additional Devices - Ideal for Smart TV (TL-PA7010P KIT), White by Erik Haynes

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Disappointing - for Gigabit consider MoCA 2.0/2.5 instead

Very disappointed with this device. I have used homeplugs in the past for smaller connections in homes with limited success. I recently switched to gigabit fiber broadband, but my apartment doesn't have ethernet and I have a roommate, so I figured this might be a good short-term option to get a stable, high-quality wired connection throughout my apartment. . I figured there might be a loss - maybe 200-300 Mbps. About 600 Mbps was quite acceptable to me as a relatively cheap and short-term solution. However, after plugging in the TP-Link homeplugs, I found that my speed dropped from 950Mbps before plugging it in to 60Mbps after I plugged it in! That's a speed reduction of 93.7%! I've set up tpPLC and it shows I'm getting close to 400Mbps between my outlets at home, but if that's the case I can't fucking see it! I've since decided to investigate a MoCA 2.5 setup, and for those of you with Gigabit who are considering these devices as a possible method of transferring that data, I encourage you to stop and consider other options like MoCA 2.5 draw. It's a bit more expensive (you're looking for around $120 for a pair, $180 for three), but unlike those home outlets, it uses your coax connections and is much, much less prone to interference. https://www.amazon.com/goCoax-Adapter-2-5Gbps-Ethernet-WF-803M/dp/B07XYDG7WN/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Pros
  • Encrypt data with 128-bit AES to make network secure and private
Cons
  • Seniors