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Review on πŸ”Œ TRENDnet Powerline 500 AV Nano Adapter Kit with Built-In Outlet and Power Outlet Pass-Through (2 x TPL-407E Adapters Included) - Plug & Play, Ideal for Smart TVs and Gaming - White (TPL-407E2K) by Sharonda Guzman

Revainrating 1 out of 5

It works surprisingly well, but I found it painful to set up.

I am very impressed with the range and speed. I am connecting this from an outlet near my load center to an outlet from a utility panel in my detached garage. Real speed is around 20Mbps which is fast enough for my needs. The devices were plug and play when using the default encryption key, but I couldn't get the devices to generate their own keys. The instructions say to hold the button for 3 seconds and repeat on the second device. That never worked for me. Also, I was only able to factory reset devices once by holding the button for 10 seconds. I gave up and installed the software. The software requires you to download WinPcap - there is no mention anywhere in the documentation that caught my eye. It's also not particularly intuitive to use. I failed the first time until I realized that the new key you chose doesn't appear. If you are willing to live with the security risk of the default key, this is a 5 star device. If you want to increase security, be prepared for the extra work.

Pros
  • Compact form factor saves space
Cons
  • Exterior