Edit: The 'Get Deal' link doesn't appear to work, so the direct link is http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tp-link-1200mbps-gigabit-powerline-kit-with-passthrough-power-sockets-a75tc
Edit.. Not sure why link isn't working - sorry :neutral_face:, but a search on Maplin's site for AV1200 TP-Link brings this up :smile:
OR Copy and paste the above link
daveo78
8 Nov 15#2
great. Can now move my home server under the stairs and not be noisy in the lounge. win :smiley:
JerzyBulovski
8 Nov 15#3
Do these work with slower Powerplugs?
I have a home network using 3x powerplugs currently (some ebuyer ones and TP link); current mains network nodes are:
(a) Wireless router, connected to mains via 200MPS power plug
(b) Desktop connected to mains via 200MPS power plug
(c) Gigabit switch connected to mains via 200MBPS power plug.
Also hanging off the switch is a HTPC and 2x NAS.
I basically want faster throughput between my desktop and 2x NAS so I figured I could retain the 200M power plug for the router (since my internet ain't that fast and this can handle that data rate no problem) and connect the desktop and switch via 1200MBPS. Will this work without it all reverting to 200M?
In other words, do I need to buy 2 or 3 ?
jacksonliam to JerzyBulovski
8 Nov 151#4
Shame the 3 port ones are so expensive!
While you can mix and match AFAIK it will all run at the speed of the slowest one. So if you're after better speeds replace them all.
bytemaster
8 Nov 15#5
Correct.
Bertz99
8 Nov 15#6
Have mixed 500 and 200 similar to the setup proposed - 500's talk to each other at the faster rate and revert to the slower speed only when talking to the older devices- specs say these act in the same manner.
So the idea of creating a 1200 backbone will work with the router connecting externally at 200.
Thinking of adding some 1200 like your setup but had to up to 500 from router to my switch as found real throughput in my house maxed out at about 45 Mbps a few years ago.
GwanGy
8 Nov 15#7
How do you get 1200 out of a gigabit connex , isn't this mkt b/s?
using Bt HH4 .. so ...?
Yes b/s with alot of marketing hype - 1200 is 600 each way - real performance would expect to be in the 250 to 300 Mbps range - but tp link come out well in testing compared to most.
deany76
8 Nov 15#9
I have found (after trying most) the apple airport TC and airport express connected via cat6 is most robust, quickest etc.
With router connected to TC and wireless OFF.
However you do need to nail the cat6 down then wall to the airport express.
For best results and no dropout I use 'apple roaming network' and 'airport Utility' app
i recently this exact product from Maplin. i was using tp-link 200mbps homeplugs before and i'd get 5MBps (as in 40mbps). With these i get 10MBps ie twice.
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Opening post
Current prices elsewhere are:
Amazon £66.59
Scan £69.42
Ebuyer £72.87
Currys £69.99
This powerline kit gets a 9/10 review on avforums.com
https://www.avforums.com/review/tp-link-av1200-powerline-starter-kit-review.11557
Edit: The 'Get Deal' link doesn't appear to work, so the direct link is
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tp-link-1200mbps-gigabit-powerline-kit-with-passthrough-power-sockets-a75tc
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Direct link is http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tp-link-1200mbps-gigabit-powerline-kit-with-passthrough-power-sockets-a75tc
Edit.. Not sure why link isn't working - sorry :neutral_face:, but a search on Maplin's site for AV1200 TP-Link brings this up :smile:
OR Copy and paste the above link
I have a home network using 3x powerplugs currently (some ebuyer ones and TP link); current mains network nodes are:
(a) Wireless router, connected to mains via 200MPS power plug
(b) Desktop connected to mains via 200MPS power plug
(c) Gigabit switch connected to mains via 200MBPS power plug.
Also hanging off the switch is a HTPC and 2x NAS.
I basically want faster throughput between my desktop and 2x NAS so I figured I could retain the 200M power plug for the router (since my internet ain't that fast and this can handle that data rate no problem) and connect the desktop and switch via 1200MBPS. Will this work without it all reverting to 200M?
In other words, do I need to buy 2 or 3 ?
While you can mix and match AFAIK it will all run at the speed of the slowest one. So if you're after better speeds replace them all.
So the idea of creating a 1200 backbone will work with the router connecting externally at 200.
Thinking of adding some 1200 like your setup but had to up to 500 from router to my switch as found real throughput in my house maxed out at about 45 Mbps a few years ago.
using Bt HH4 .. so ...?
[PC] ---> Gigabit Cat5 1gbps ---> [Gigabit Socket 1gbps] ---> 1.2gbps (over electrical wire/circuit --> [Gigabit Socket 1gbps] ----1gbps [Router]
With router connected to TC and wireless OFF.
However you do need to nail the cat6 down then wall to the airport express.
For best results and no dropout I use 'apple roaming network' and 'airport Utility' app
cat6 https://www.amazon.co.uk/CSL-Ethernet-Gigabit-1000Mbit-compatible/dp/B00J3V0408/ref=cm_sw_em_r_awdcod_Da-pwb16ARW69_tt
Hope that gives you a sense of real scaling :-)