Suitable for networking all Ethernet enabled devices, it is an ideal solution for connecting your wireless-enabled devices to your Home Broadband Router - and enabling them to connect to the Internet.
The plug through socket enables you to retain a power socket at the wall - and the device contains a passthrough filter, further to improve the powerline performance.
Key Features:
- HomePlug AV compatible
- Mains pass-through on both adaptors
- 200Mbps
- 3 status LEDs
- Reset and link buttons
- One 10/100 Ethernet connector
Easy to use online guide. http://bt.custhelp.com/ci/fattach/get/2673070/1346669984/
redirect/1/filename/Simpler%20Networks%20Powerline%20Adapter%20user%20guide.pdf
Product comes in a BT White Frustration free Box.
Specification
Contents:
2 x Homeplug Adaptors,
1 x 1.5m Ethernet cable,
1 x quick start guide
I have about 8 home plug adapters in use and they're fine. Used for connecting 3 PCs, xbox, PS4, Sky, TV, TV, TV, all at the same time and all work with no trouble. I'm using a mix of manufacturers and they seem perfectly happy together.
clayts
3 Dec 15#3
Thanks - been after a pair with mains passthrough (never enough sockets in the house) - these fit the bill perfectly, ordered :smiley:
Gollywood
3 Dec 15#4
What is meant by 'mains pass through on both adapters'?
feed_me_chocs to Gollywood
3 Dec 152#7
I assume it means that they have a power socket on the front of each of them so that it doesn't waste a wall socket when you plug it in as you can still plug an electrical device into the front of the socket (power passes from the wall socket through it to whatever device you have plugged in).
clayts
3 Dec 151#5
Most powerlines use up a socket - these allow you to plug other things into them
deathtrap3000
3 Dec 151#6
Means you don't lose a socket when you plug these in, or something else requiring power can be plugged in to them. I have a set of these linking two routers with no issues.
woodys
3 Dec 15#8
I'm always confused regarding speeds with powerlines - any idea what speed i could expect to receive from a pc plugged into this via Ethernet around 4-5 metres from the hub in a different room. i get around 40mbps directly from the router?
I want to be able to stream HD so wonder if this would do the trick or would i most likely require at least a 500mbps powerline?
feed_me_chocs to woodys
3 Dec 151#9
I'm not sure if this helps as it'll depend on the quality of your internal wiring....
I have a 100Mbps broadband connection (theoretical). With a cat 5 cable directly from my laptop to my router I get around 90-95Mbps.
Using 500Mbps powerlines I get around 80Mbps. When I originally bought cheaper 200Mbps powerlines I was getting around 38Mbps.
biglugs1 to woodys
5 Dec 15#42
I have a load of 200mbps connectors and the PCs connected to these get reported downloads speeds of 45+ Mbps when using broadband speed checker - which is the same speed my PC reports when it is connected direct to my BT Router, so these are plenty fast enough for most usage.
woodys
3 Dec 15#10
yes that is a great help thanks - think will stick with original plan to get 500mbps one to be on the safe side
Holdsworth
3 Dec 15#11
Really good price, but like others have said, think I need 500bps.
KnightInd2000
3 Dec 151#12
Not sure why people buy powerline adapters but avoid decent WiFi routers.
My R7000 cost £120 but when I connect to it upstairs, via wireless AC, I can transfer at 640Mbps.
Compare that to the typical powerline speeds above.
Not trying to be Mr Showoff. It's just that I originally thought powerline adapters would always be faster than wireless but this simply is not true.
Holdsworth to KnightInd2000
3 Dec 152#13
I need them to plug an ethernet cable into a Sony TV where the wireless receiver is crap, and also into a Humax freesat box, which has no wi-fi capability.
KnightInd2000
3 Dec 15#14
Ahh, I see. I use a wireless bridge like this WUMC710 but you would need to already have a wireless AC router. Powerline adapters would probably be a cheaper solution. Maybe not as fast - but fast enough.
sali
3 Dec 15#15
hi guys... im new to all this
but will this only work with BT internet or is it universal??
feed_me_chocs
3 Dec 151#16
Universal
Holdsworth
3 Dec 15#17
I hadn't even thought of a bridge - I thought having a bridge would mean having to have another router as a separate access point, but a bridge acting as an ethernet dock is a great idea! I have a wireless router already so this could be the way to go. Do you use all the ports on yours with any loss of speed?
KnightInd2000
3 Dec 151#18
I actually have 2 PCs connected to mine and haven't noticed any problems but I have never ran a speed test on both at the same time. If you are considering this particular bridge please make sure that your router is 802.11ac 5GHz capable first. :wink:
kazdean
3 Dec 15#19
Ordered thanks OP. Hope they work with the TP-LINK ones I bought the other day.
mattclarkie
3 Dec 15#20
Much better with the BT Flex ones, these look like somebody stuck the BT name against some generic Chinese thing and I'm not convinced they are actually BT branded.
Also, unless you get the 1000mbps ones they almost always only have 100mbps ethernet ports so you can't get more than ~80mbps
clayts to mattclarkie
3 Dec 15#23
They're manufactured by Abtek who simply stick whatever provider's name on them (BT, Orange etc). Seem to be pretty well reviewed. For £15, (up to) 200 MBps is plenty enough to stream Netflix and stuff from my home server to Chromecast/Marantz receiver
sqlguerrilla
3 Dec 15#21
why buy this one when for 19£ you can have 500 mbs? (amazon)
ssjinzo to sqlguerrilla
3 Dec 151#26
Iam looking for 500 mbs pass through for less 20 can you send a link thanks
k7gixerboy
3 Dec 15#22
Sorry if this is a bit off topic, but I need educated!
I'm about to move to the countryside & fibre broadband isn't available yet, but will be within a year.
The house is quite spread out & I'd like to extend my wifi range & I'd also like internet fed to tv's etc (wireless or Ethernet). We have a teenager who will be furthest away from the router & will need wifi in her room too as well as a garage that's 10m away from the house.........can anyone who understands this stuff PLEASE tell me what I need?!, I'll need the best connection possible to make best use of the slow initial speeds. PM me if that's the best option as I don't want to spam the thread
Thank you
getmeone to k7gixerboy
4 Dec 15#33
Certainly possible but I would suggest that this product alone is not your answer. PM'd you if you want some help.
thekitkatshuffler
3 Dec 15#24
So I've got an internet radio that I want to use in my bedroom but the wireless functionality is broken and I don't have direct access to the internet in that room.
If I plug the living room router into one of these and then the other one from a socket in my bedroom via ethernet to the internet radio, would that be the gist?
getmeone to thekitkatshuffler
3 Dec 15#31
Model of radio please.
anglo to thekitkatshuffler
4 Dec 151#32
Yes, via RJ45 at both ends, the router to powerline unit 1 & your radio to unit 2. You may need another ethernet cable though as the spec states only one cable is in the box. You probably have one or two lying around from old routers anyway.
biglugs1 to thekitkatshuffler
4 Dec 151#37
As long as your radio takes an Ethernet cable then that's exactly right. I have one of these connected to my BT home hub, then 8 other devices connected by these to various parts of the mains round the house.
nevakillmonkeys
3 Dec 15#25
bargain!
parabootz
3 Dec 151#27
http://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-XAVB5221-100UKS-Port-Powerline-Adapter/dp/B00QV8DWHS no passthrough though
It could be because it is a passthrough ie you don't lose a plug socket. Also it gas gone up in price more than 20 pounds now the dlink ones
ssjinzo
3 Dec 15#29
Not a pass through
sqlguerrilla
4 Dec 15#34
Sorry, i missed the part it had to be pass through ..
k7gixerboy
4 Dec 15#35
Hello again, yes I got your pm & replied late last night, did you not get my reply?
oldcrazy77
4 Dec 15#38
Thanks for this, I've already got a couple of Devlo plugs - I've ordered these now as well.
Good spot OP. Heat added.
RoxyB1234
4 Dec 15#39
I have a BT set of 2 - 1 linked to the internet, the other plugged in, in a bedroom, for a pc. Can I use a new pair as 2 new 'receivers' or do I have to use a 2nd pair as one linked to the net and the other as the receiver?
Also - can I mix and match manufacturers?
Thank you!
biglugs1 to RoxyB1234
5 Dec 15#41
You just add more as receivers, so one for the hub to the mains and then as many as you want from your devices.
pablobanez
5 Dec 15#40
Thanks for reply,
i had a sky booster which is not very good, as im thinking about buying a Humax dtr2000 tm needed a more stable connection
RoxyB1234
5 Dec 15#43
Thanks biglugs1, that's great :smiley:
NFS
6 Dec 15#44
Would this work in existence with a belkin wifi booster that we have in the house or would they interfere with each other?
Thinking of getting these so I can plug my ps4 directly in as since moving my hub and having a wireless connection my nat settings are moderate instead of open when the ps4 was wired via ethernet cable so now I can't play online with having a moderate nat setting.
I've seen videos on YouTube saying you can go in and change settings on the router for port forwarding and changing the nat settings but thought might just be easier to get one of these and plug in and hopefully the nat settings go back to open
RoxyB1234
13 Dec 15#45
Hi, thanks for your help on this, I bought a pair of these to run with my existing BT pair.
I can't get them to work though.
Tried - just the new pair working together,
- new one connected to modem, sending to existing one
- existing one connected to modem sending to new one
No combinations will work.
I've followed the instructions sent with them.
I've put my old pair back on and they work fine without the new ones, but I can't add a new one to the network.
Can anyone help please? I feel as thought we've missed something simple!
pablobanez
1 Jan 16#46
Received these for Christmas, and i must say these are excellent. Plugged straight in and no setup needed. Much better than my Sky wifi extender.
Much impressed.
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Opening post
Suitable for networking all Ethernet enabled devices, it is an ideal solution for connecting your wireless-enabled devices to your Home Broadband Router - and enabling them to connect to the Internet.
The plug through socket enables you to retain a power socket at the wall - and the device contains a passthrough filter, further to improve the powerline performance.
Key Features:
- HomePlug AV compatible
- Mains pass-through on both adaptors
- 200Mbps
- 3 status LEDs
- Reset and link buttons
- One 10/100 Ethernet connector
Easy to use online guide.
http://bt.custhelp.com/ci/fattach/get/2673070/1346669984/
redirect/1/filename/Simpler%20Networks%20Powerline%20Adapter%20user%20guide.pdf
Product comes in a BT White Frustration free Box.
Specification
Contents:
2 x Homeplug Adaptors,
1 x 1.5m Ethernet cable,
1 x quick start guide
All comments (46)
I want to be able to stream HD so wonder if this would do the trick or would i most likely require at least a 500mbps powerline?
I have a 100Mbps broadband connection (theoretical). With a cat 5 cable directly from my laptop to my router I get around 90-95Mbps.
Using 500Mbps powerlines I get around 80Mbps. When I originally bought cheaper 200Mbps powerlines I was getting around 38Mbps.
My R7000 cost £120 but when I connect to it upstairs, via wireless AC, I can transfer at 640Mbps.
Compare that to the typical powerline speeds above.
Not trying to be Mr Showoff. It's just that I originally thought powerline adapters would always be faster than wireless but this simply is not true.
but will this only work with BT internet or is it universal??
Also, unless you get the 1000mbps ones they almost always only have 100mbps ethernet ports so you can't get more than ~80mbps
I'm about to move to the countryside & fibre broadband isn't available yet, but will be within a year.
The house is quite spread out & I'd like to extend my wifi range & I'd also like internet fed to tv's etc (wireless or Ethernet). We have a teenager who will be furthest away from the router & will need wifi in her room too as well as a garage that's 10m away from the house.........can anyone who understands this stuff PLEASE tell me what I need?!, I'll need the best connection possible to make best use of the slow initial speeds. PM me if that's the best option as I don't want to spam the thread
Thank you
If I plug the living room router into one of these and then the other one from a socket in my bedroom via ethernet to the internet radio, would that be the gist?
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/d-link-500-mbps-powerline-adapter-starter-kit-twin-pack-mymemory-15-00-2335828
Good spot OP. Heat added.
Also - can I mix and match manufacturers?
Thank you!
i had a sky booster which is not very good, as im thinking about buying a Humax dtr2000 tm needed a more stable connection
Thinking of getting these so I can plug my ps4 directly in as since moving my hub and having a wireless connection my nat settings are moderate instead of open when the ps4 was wired via ethernet cable so now I can't play online with having a moderate nat setting.
I've seen videos on YouTube saying you can go in and change settings on the router for port forwarding and changing the nat settings but thought might just be easier to get one of these and plug in and hopefully the nat settings go back to open
I can't get them to work though.
Tried - just the new pair working together,
- new one connected to modem, sending to existing one
- existing one connected to modem sending to new one
No combinations will work.
I've followed the instructions sent with them.
I've put my old pair back on and they work fine without the new ones, but I can't add a new one to the network.
Can anyone help please? I feel as thought we've missed something simple!
Much impressed.