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BT Broadband Extender 500 Kit, Powerline Adapter £14.97 instore @ Currys / PC World

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Instore PC World9 Feb 16

Source: HotUKDeals | Deals > Technology

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NEtech

8 Feb 16

BT Broadband Extender 500 Kit, Powerline Adapter, brilliant price at £14.97.

In Store only at Currys PC World. Loads in stock around the country!

I checked the other day when the offer was online for a very short time and loads of stores were showing stock.

No stock left in Teesside Park or Cleveland Retail Park as I cleaned them both out. Sorry local peeps. :)

Top comments

Jase79

8 Feb 16 9 #14

Ive bit!!! Please expand. If not don't bother posting anything because it becomes really boring when it's not constructive.

Rocky77 to smegg

9 Feb 16 3 #43

Yeah cheers for that!!
I was going to go to the Wakefield store and look you greedy chuff!!

Latest comments (88)

me_lee

16 Feb 16 #88

NP - credit should go to the poster of the deal whom I should have credited in the previous post... naughty me...

jr007

16 Feb 16 #87

Thanks me_lee, had a look in Currys/PC World earlier today. Might be an option :smiley:

jr007

16 Feb 16 #85

Damn I wanted a set but can't find any locally :**

me_lee to jr007

16 Feb 16 #86

Any use?

bobo53

15 Feb 16 #84

I saw 4 today @ Croydon purley way currys and 1 in pcworld purley way

sh20

12 Feb 16 #83

I did write up a reply but I think because I put some shortened links in it was deleted. Anyway you should go for the other deal making the rounds - it’s part of the same range from what I can tell http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bt-powerline-500-wifi-multi-kit-39-99-currys-2392584 do read the comments as ymmv on this type of device - don’t expect miracles!

renegadefunk

11 Feb 16 #82

No stock in Bangor. Must be getting rid of whatever is left, they only have the new WiFi ones.

jenlamont99

11 Feb 16 #81

Thank you, I don't have access spots, I don't think lol. Plus not into having extra wires going upstairs. Think I will look into the wireless ones. What exactly am I looking for?! There must be more than the one your talking about? If searching online,what do I search for? Thanks

Stillahibby

10 Feb 16 #80

Just got the last pack from my local PC World. Just so everyone knows, these are NOT WIFI extenders. They are for connection by ethernet cable only.

mark6226

10 Feb 16 #79

I have a pair of these and they are excellent. I get 90mb on the them through Ethernet. I paid £22 at pcworld a month ago but if they have them at £15 I may get another pair. They are simple and effective powerllines that need to set up just plug in and go. Thanks for the heads up

AndiTails

10 Feb 16 #78

Technically, everyone uses switches nowadays, not hubs :wink:
But they all look the same, I guess!

jenlamont99

9 Feb 16 #70

Needing help, would this be what I'm looking for.,main hub downstairs in hall, get great speeds 40-60mbps then upstairs it can go as slow as 10. And even drop outs. When their playing handheld consoles, or iPads, or even ps4 it is super slow. Would this be suitable??

getmeone to jenlamont99

10 Feb 16 #75

If they are connecting via Wifi then it sounds as though you have a signal problem. Have you used a wifi channel tester to see if you have interference from other sources? You might do better with a new Dual band (2.4 and 5 GHz)router/modem. These particular powerline adaptors are for ethernet connected devices.

sh20 to jenlamont99

10 Feb 16 #77

Kind of - this bit of kit alone will only extend your wired network - you would need to do one of the following in order to improve your slow spots on wi-fi.

1) Use this kit in addition to an Access Point if you have one laying around
2) Instead of this particular model, buy the one with wi-fi built in

Unless you have a spare access point, definitely go for option 2 as it will be tidier

Someone else in the thread posted a picture of the wifi one I believe. And it costs £29.97 if I recall correctly. That's the basic wi-fi one and looks like it only gives you better wi-fi. There are other models (which cost more) that also provide power passthrough etc too. Up to you

jknewell8

10 Feb 16 2 #76

Haha, there was me wondering why I couldn't download a 40MB file in 1 second...everything makes sense now!!

Thank you AndiTails

AndiTails

10 Feb 16 #74

You're confusing mbit and MB (megabyte).
You have a 40mbit/sec connection with Sky, so you have more than enough room for downloads, etc.

There is a little bit of TCP/IP overheads when converting mbit to MB, so 100mbit is about 10MB in real life (but a straight conversion, yes, it's 12.5MB).
Your internet is 40mbit/sec or 5MB/sec (or ~4.5MB/sec real life maximum).

bobo53

10 Feb 16 #73

They quote a very misleading top speed. Anyway, I tested them with my 200mbps connection on speednet servers:
same floor same ring circuit, same socket (double) same room around 90mbps, same floor different room 55mbps. 2 floor down different ring circuit around 20mbps
Expect your original speed to drop drastically. I still like them but in my opinion they should be used for flexibility and not for reliability. Avoid the wireless type, must be totally crap

jknewell8

9 Feb 16 #72

Thanks for the great explanation, it was really helpful!

I was wondering if I could confirm something else. You said I could theoretically get 100mbit. Am I right in thinking this is the equivalent of 12.5mb? If so this would effectively be limiting my speed as I have 40mb internet with sky.

Thanks in advance!

bovman

9 Feb 16 1 #71

I've just posted another variant in this range whoch I think it even better value - the BT powerline 500 wifi multi kit so you get 3 locations and wifi via powerlines for £39.99 - picked up one from Farnborough CPW tonight, they had 2 more
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bt-powerline-500-wifi-multi-kit-39-99-currys-2392584

chapchap

9 Feb 16 #69

In a shed, 80 metres away from your house,browsing the Internet. Ummm...

jock1967

9 Feb 16 #68

Hot deal picked one up in Telford, (one left) was on the shelf at £17.97 but scanned at £14.99, even the cashier said it was a bargain! Been after one of these for a while but didn't want to pay £30, cheers

BobMass

9 Feb 16 #67

I bought one of these at £19.99 a couple of weeks ago because my son's room was a bit of a dead spot for wifi - he was lucky to get about 2 mbps, now he gets about 40, exactly the same as if he were plugged direct into the hub. Couldn't be simpler to set up either :smiley:

me_lee

9 Feb 16 #66

It's many years since I saw an actual network hub - I thought they had gone the way of the dinosaurs?!?

Mr Matt

9 Feb 16 #63

Can I use a network hub on the extended end of this?

I want to connect several gaming devices by Ethernet in a far off room. Can I use a hub and connect all devices through one Powerline adapter?

AndiTails to Mr Matt

9 Feb 16 #65

Yup.

me_lee

9 Feb 16 1 #64

Have owned a set of these for quite a while now. They work reasonably well even with the dodgy wiring in my Victorian house but occasionally (once every week or two) stop playing ball with my Devolo powerline kit and need to be power cycled or reset before they'll connect again.

I would say a bargain at this price and don't let the BT name put you off.

bobo53

9 Feb 16 #62

same floor same ring socket circuit same room around 90mbps, same floor different room 55mbps. 2 floor down different ring circuit around 20mbps

Sumpte

9 Feb 16 #61

People's "bad experience" is entirely down to house electrics.

Also, remember to pair the devices to secure it. As soon as I plugged my TPLink 500 into a socket, I picked up some other house's Sky connection and could get to their router login page.

shaft1

9 Feb 16 #60

thanks OP.

I picked up the last one in Bristol Long Ashton. It had a "DIXONS returned item" sticker on it but it works just fine. I get 50mbps when i connect directly to the router and i get the same using this adapter anywhere else in the house.

Crumbles

9 Feb 16 #59

Actually bought some of these of off Amazon as they were the right price for my biting time at the point (wished I wanted now :smile:) these have served me well. Got rid of the dead zone in the living room and now the YouView box and PS3 stream without any complaints. So in my experience well worth it if in some areas you struggle with your WiFi connection.
Also pretty sure people have mentioned but you should be able to use it with any internet service provider. I'm currently using mine with my virgin media connection and virgin media branded router.

Alih81

9 Feb 16 #27

it had to.be the.teesside.stores.you cleared out. i.miss.out this.time

dannyjones106 to Alih81

9 Feb 16 #58

I'd keep an eye out for a new keyboard if I were you.

tallerguy

9 Feb 16 #55

The website has been down for a while now. Just checked and the deal has gone. Well done for those that got it.

NEtech to tallerguy

9 Feb 16 #57

In store only, check your local store as there were loads nationwide.

jknewell8

9 Feb 16 #42

Does anyone know if I could use a network switch such as this one on amazon "TP-LINK TL-SF1005D 5-Port 10/100Mbps Unmanaged Desktop Switch" with this so that I can use the powerline adapter on three devices (sky, tv and ps4) at the same time.

I have 40mb internet, how does splitting the powerline using the switch affect the speed, or will each device receive 40mb (I understand the powerline adapter is unlikely to give me 40mb due to electrical connections/interuptions).

Thanks for any help!

carlsaunders1 to jknewell8

9 Feb 16 #44

Yes i do this but only have 9mb speeds which I receive through all ports (sky, android box and Xbox). I would think that someone with a more technical Brian will comment on the bandwidth issue (if there is on) on your 40mb.

I've a feeling my splitter is the same you you mention as well.

AndiTails to jknewell8

9 Feb 16 #56

Yes, that'll work fine.

The Powerline adapters are "500mbit" but that's actually combining the theoretical up and down speeds, so really 250mbit. Now with distance and noise and old wiring, expect to receive more like a 1/3-1/2 of that speed, so 83-125mbit between the two plugs. Except these only have a 100mbit network port, so will cap-out at 100mbit.
Plug them directly into wall sockets, and not into extensions. Especially if they are filtered/power spike ones, which pretty much null most of their signal!

The switch you mentioned will deliver 100mbit to each device connected, so assuming you get ~100mbit through the homeplugs and all your devices support 100mbit (they would have to be really old and crappy to be 10mbit!) that should all connect up well.

meathane

9 Feb 16 #52

can i mix and match these with another brand? if there's no software involved, it should be fine right?

NEtech to meathane

9 Feb 16 #54

Yes as long as your other brand are powerline adapters. Just do a Google of your original product and ask if it matches this one, but most powerlines are compatible. It is when you match homeplugs iwth powerlines that you get problems as they are basically 2 different products.

alexjameshaines

9 Feb 16 #53

In general yes as long as all the kit follows the same standard (there are a few). If it is all modern (within the last two years) you shouldn't have an issue.

alexjameshaines

9 Feb 16 #51

I'll expand by saying they should be banned as introduce far too much radio spectrum interference into the local area. However powerline devices in general do have their genuine uses, but as a professional I avoid then at almost all costs!

online2014

9 Feb 16 #50

this is back up to 45 quid now

cabbage

9 Feb 16 #37

These are crap. I got them free with my BT contract and changed them 3 times before buying 3rd party ones. Constantly dropping WiFi signal. Rubbish.

NEtech to cabbage

9 Feb 16 1 #49

Fail! I suppose cabbage by name, cabbage by nature would be quite fitting. :smiley:

These are not wi-fi, only Ethernet so no wonder you kept dropping wi-fi signal, it was probably a weak signal from your router you were getting! :confused:

getmeone

9 Feb 16 #48

jknewell8

9 Feb 16 #47

Thanks for your reply, at least I know it will work. Hopefully someone technical might be able fill me in with the speed details

bodas73

9 Feb 16 #46

these work gret in my home over three floors and can link up with other homeplugs, run through network switches as well with no issues I can see

dunc360

9 Feb 16 #45

I have a similar kit, same as the one Juniper mentioned TP link with passthrough and new wifi spot at the new socket location.

Great bit of kit and really makes a huge difference to WIFI speeds in poor signal spots.

smegg

9 Feb 16 #39

Have the to link pocket wifi plugs down to £9.99 as well! Just cleared Wakefield store thanks op.

Rocky77 to smegg

9 Feb 16 3 #43

Yeah cheers for that!!
I was going to go to the Wakefield store and look you greedy chuff!!

MrManwelo

9 Feb 16 #41

Anyone know if these will work with the set here:

My Memory BT Adapter

I already have the ones from My Memory, but want to connect a couple more mains plugs to the network. Will it work?

Craig8CC

9 Feb 16 2 #32

Would of been nice to pop along to my local store/s in Middlesbrough......ohhhh wait the OP cleared them out so no one could get them.

JonnyLarge to Craig8CC

9 Feb 16 #40

aaaaand you wouldn't be aware of this nationwide deal if it weren't for the OP.

gnarlybear

9 Feb 16 #36

Does anyone know if these would these work when a UK to EU plug adaptor is added? Moving to Spain permanently in a few weeks and the two pin homeplugs start at €80 a pair!

trogggy to gnarlybear

9 Feb 16 #38

Anything that works on a uk plug wil work via an eu adapter. It's just a straight-through mechanical connection, doesn't affect anything.

getmeone

9 Feb 16 #35

If you have an old wireless hub laying around, you can configure it to act as a wifi hotspot and plug the ethernet into it. I have just set up a HH2 in my shed which is 80 metres away from the house and it works perfectly. Might not want to video stream to it, but general Internet access and Radio works fine.

buddn071

9 Feb 16 #34

Does anyone know what model would suit me best...?

I'm looking for ethernet-in and pass through power at one end, and ethernet-out with dual band at the other.

juniper

9 Feb 16 #33

More expensive, but I got this TPLink set for a friend this weekend - work perfectly for pushing wifi into a deadspot of her house. We particularly wanted wifi and passthrough sockets at both ends.
http://www.amazon.co.uk /gp/product/B00K0MJ30G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B00K0MJ30G&linkCode=as2&tag=g0466-21

http://uk.tp-link.com/res/images/products/gallery/TL-WPA4230P-KIT(UK)-01.jpg

amour3k

9 Feb 16 #31

I think the above here mentioned Post is kind of more of what your rather looking for ..... :-)

Zetec Andy

9 Feb 16 #30

Rubbish, bought these when they were on offer a couple of years ago, they work fine.

Gollywood

9 Feb 16 #29

How is it a deal if you bought all the ones in all the stores you went to leaving none??

marionmma

9 Feb 16 #28

do you know if you can get a wireless signal via this? as I need an extender for using the Internet on my mobile. I don't want a powerline adaptor that has to have an ethernet cable plugged into it. thanks

sh20

8 Feb 16 1 #19

for anyone concerned, any bad experience with these will be down to the user's home electrics - not the device itself. I own this kit (I will probably grab these tomorrow on lunch even though I don't need/can't use them right now) and they worked great in my last house, but not so well in this house. So YMMV but at £15 who's complaining - plus you can always return I guess.

onlineo to sh20

8 Feb 16 #26

agreed we have new wiring and all supposedly dodgy devices work fine but before we rewired we had lots of problems.

amour3k

8 Feb 16 #25

WOW!, I luvvvvvvvvv fat reductions in prices!, hehe, not bad!.

Its true, I don't need either?, lol, but at only £15?, hmmmmm, why not?.

I'll keep it somewhere for another future rainy day ..... :-)

NEtech

8 Feb 16 #24

Ask them to scan them, the ones I got today from a different store were advertised as the wi-fi ones at £29.99 so I took them to the counter and asked him to scan them as I knew how much they really were. They scanned at £14.97. :smiley:

NEtech

8 Feb 16 #23

Good price for the wi-fi ones.

kpappa

8 Feb 16 1 #20

Can you link these with other brands of power line adapters? In my case I have tplink

madmaxpayne to kpappa

8 Feb 16 #22

Yeah man

nige182

8 Feb 16 #21

Isn't that a different kit? If you are announcing another deal why not make a new post?

doncoop

8 Feb 16 #18

These can be hit and miss in performance, but it'll come down to your home electrics.

Will try pick one of these up myself tomorrow. Should be great for my raspberry pi

dergal

8 Feb 16 1 #17

They struggle with anything that regulates voltage including surge protectors, if you've got those performance will suffer, on the Amazon link the 600 version are on at £33

One thing to note our power line adaptors, can't recall the brand got hot, smoked and nearly caught fire so I'd make sure I'd keep to a brand.

noahsdad

8 Feb 16 #16

What was this bad experience?

NEtech

8 Feb 16 #15

You plug one into a socket near your router and then connect it to your router with the Ethernet cable, you then plug the second one into another socket where you want to use your computer and connect that one via Ethernet to your computer/laptop and it transmits the connection via your homes electrical circuit.

Jase79

8 Feb 16 9 #14

Ive bit!!! Please expand. If not don't bother posting anything because it becomes really boring when it's not constructive.

argosextra

8 Feb 16 #13

I returned it bad experience

ThisName

8 Feb 16 #12

how?

wegonabe

8 Feb 16 #9

Can I use it for EE broadband