TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT Gigabit Passthrough Powerline Starter
TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT Gigabit Passthrough Powerline Starter Kit, Data transfer speed Up To 1000 Mbps, Ideal for HD/3D/4K video streaming and Online Gaming, No Configuration required, UK Plug
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AV1000 Gigabit Powerline Kit
- HomePlug AV2 Standard – high-speed data transfer rates of up to 1000 Mbps
- Gigabit port
- Up to 300 Meters
| Weight: | 580 g |
| Dimensions: | 12.6 x 7.1 x 7.2 cm; 580 Grams |
| Brand: | TP-Link |
| Model: | TL-PA7017P KIT |
| Colour: | White |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | TP-Link |
| Dimensions: | 12.6 x 7.1 x 7.2 cm; 580 Grams |
These plugged in and Synced automatically within seconds.
Network speed is the full 1000/1000 and it’s been faultless all day.
Running 4K media across the network it’s been perfect.
Highly recommended.
Needed to replace old wired ethernet connections. These power adapters were easy to set up and have pass-through mains sockets so no impact on ability to utilise a mains socket.
Had some problems with replacement BT extenders .
These TP link ones worked straight out the box , much simpler to ‘pair’ give them a minute or two to sync. Seem more stable on the data link. They support a ‘ bt you view box ‘ downstairs and the hub is opposite end of the house. Got the plug addition pair which is useful so you don’t lose a plug.
Highly recommend over BT.
Bought these because I work from home & moved from sky dish internet to sky fibre & everything is so more tech than it used to be. Plug it in where the fibre came into the building & at my work station & hey presto it’s works. It does need to be running on the same electric circuit ( our bungalow is split into 2 Kitchen & garage is one circuit & front room, bathroom,bedrooms are on another. I didn’t know that when I bought it, it could have made a big difference
These are brilliant. Should have got them sooner. My PC has never had a wireless card, plus it was in a dead zone anyway. I’ve messed about with WiFi extenders that also have ethernet ports but it always seemed like a temperamental setup. Straight out of the box, bam! 60mb/s download / 20 mb/2 upload, and that’s through a spurred socket off an ancient power circuit. My broadband is technically 200 mb/s at the hub but almost never gets near that. I’ll take 60 mb/s anyway. No convoluted setup or downloading apps or creating accounts with some company or other. Just plug and play.
The one tip I can give you is to use the passthrough sockets on these devices. When I unplugged my extension lead (that was helping power all the things for my desktop) from the socket to the left of the powerline adapter and replugged it into the powerline adapter I got pretty much the full speed my internet connection is capable of as you can see in the image (293 Mbps). Upload remained the same- pretty much maxed out as my package is 50Mbps upload.
Edit: now getting the full 300Mbps. My line may have needed a couple of days to settle/train or it is a less busy time of day. Nevertheless, try not to connect anything to the sockets next to the powerline adapters. Also, I changed to Google DNS.
Hope this helps.
I’ve been having problems with WiFI which is a nightmare as I work from home and I have to do constant Zoom calls. The router is downstairs from my study and I didn’t fancy trailing a cable downstairs. Hence I bought this pair of powerline adapters.
This is only day one but very impressed so far. Installation is a breeze – set them up, hit the pair buttons and you’re done. It also comes with two ethernet cables included so you’re good to go.
I can see from my router admin page that the bandwidth between the powerline adapters is about 450 Mbps (this is the speed of my local network, not the internet connection). I’m getting a 50 Mbps internet connection on my Mac, which is about the same as I get with it plugged directly into the LAN port on the router.
If you have an older Mac like me with a Thunderbolt 2 port, I’d recommend the Ethernet-Thunderbolt adapter, which I also got off Amazon for about twenty quid.
Plenty quick enough for my 50mbps connection.
Get full speed and only adds around 3ms ping to my normal wired connection.
Can’t complain at that!
I guess time will tell if they turn out to be reliable or not!
Great solution if you are looking to boost your network speed if you are struggling with the WiFi signal, as this clever device transmits over the power grid. Simplest of all to install, plug one in a socket (network cable from router plugged in device) and then plug the other one (network cable from this device to the PC/console/tv box or WiFi extender even) on a socket that is on the same wiring and just press a button to pair. Easy as that – no cables involved and amazing speeds.
This product is great. Set up was incredibly easy I just plugged one into my router and the other in my room where a gaming PC is being used and both adapters found each other in a couple minutes. Immediately doing a speed test I’m getting 70 down 18 up which is exactly the same as a direct Ethernet connection. My ping issues and packet loss drops are completely solved and my online games aren’t lagging anymore. I imagine this product wouldn’t be suitable if you a connection over 100mbps because the Ethernet port on the adapters is only 10/100 so if they ever install any faster internet to my road then I will upgrade the adapters but for now I’m extremely happy with them. I’d tried several wifi adapters and have come to the conclusion that using WiFi for gaming is just terrible and these adapters are the way to go if you cannot run a cable.
Pros:
Easy Setup: The powerline starter kit is incredibly easy to set up. Simply plug one adapter into a power outlet near your router and connect it via an Ethernet cable. Then, plug the second adapter into a power outlet in the desired room and connect your devices. No complicated configuration or wiring is required.
Stable and Fast Connection: The powerline adapters utilize the existing electrical wiring in your home to extend the network connection. This provides a stable and fast connection, ideal for activities such as online gaming, streaming, and large file transfers.
Passthrough Outlet: The adapters come with a built-in passthrough outlet, allowing you to use the power outlet for other devices without sacrificing an available socket.
Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Each adapter features two Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing flexibility for connecting multiple devices, such as gaming consoles, smart TVs, and computers.
Power-saving Mode: The powerline adapters are designed with a power-saving mode, reducing energy consumption when not in use.
Cons:
Performance May Vary: The performance of powerline adapters can be affected by the quality and age of your home’s electrical wiring. In some cases, you may experience reduced speeds or occasional dropouts.
Limited Range: The effectiveness of the powerline adapters diminishes over longer distances, particularly if there are multiple electrical circuits or interference present.
Overall, the 2-Port Gigabit Passthrough Powerline Starter Kit is a reliable solution for extending network connectivity throughout your home. Its easy setup, stable connection, passthrough outlet, and Gigabit Ethernet ports make it a convenient choice for improving network performance. While performance may vary depending on your home’s wiring and there is a limited range to consider, the overall performance and convenience of this powerline kit make it a valuable addition to any home network.
I bought this kit to stop lag whilst gaming. It’s worked perfectly and I don’t think I can ever go back to using the WiFi for such a thing.
The installation was so fast and simple. Would highly recommend them.
I have a cable box incompatible with my Internet provider. Since a new router new settings the WiFi does not hold v long sometimes 1 hour. But more oelr less every day inhale to input my WiFi code. I was beyond fed up!
On speaking to the umpteenth agent at the Internet provider he suggested these fancy plugs!I have noticed an improvement so now 4 or 5 days it lasts and then I put WiFi code better than before.!
I think IF I could get the ethernet lead in it would be awesome but does not stretch so just the plug in the wall and hey presto better signal.
Does exactly what it says on the box. Very easy to add to existing products – great price point. This is the second set I have bought. Would buy again.
Very easy to use, just plug and use really.
No problem with the speed and connection neither. Bought them to work from home for months and had no issue at all so fa
Our Sky router wifi is hopeless i was getting between 1 and 25 mbs all over the house. With this i am now getting a constant 47mbs for my laptop. I plugged it into an extension too! No more lag for work zoom calls.
I bought these to replace some old Belkin ones after I upgraded my broadband to 500mbps. They are definitely a lot faster and have the added bonus of being able to plug in to so your not losing a space. Definitely recommend.
I bought this as I had old BT power line adapters but it only had one Ethernet connection so I had to choose which device I had connected via Ethernet.
The set up was quick and easy, I connected the plug with the signal Ethernet port to the router in the bedroom and the second plug with the dual Ethernet ports on in the living room and connected the Ethernet cables to the PS5 and Xbox.
I didn’t even have to press the sync button to sync the two plugs within 5 seconds they were connected and ready to go.
I ran a Speedtest and get no drop in internet speed or performance from running it through these plugs. I also like the fact that you don’t lose plug sockets as these have built in sockets.
Used to get better mbps on my xbox, ive noticed a more secure connection since using it, the speed isn’t as high as i would like but it’s still up there with a better sturdier connection than wireless
Why do I say this? Well, in case you have had the same issue as me frankly. These things seem to work for a finite time and then begin to break down with flaky connections.
Enter this set. I just needed a fairly basic set of powerline adapters and settled on these. They were, after all, just bought to see if a new set would work, or whether it was something to do with my electrics (unlikely as the house is less than 4 years old). I plugged the first adapter in the garage and plugged the ethernet cable in from my EAP-110 outdoor antenna, two LEDs came on. I went indoors and plugged in the second adapter to the socket near my switch, plugged the Ethernet cable in and two LEDs came on. I waited 60 seconds, nothing, no third LED to show they were linked.
All I can think of is these things take several minutes to find each other as, just as I was giving up, the third LED lit up!
I checked, and all the cameras worked fine, a lot faster than they were before as I was using a TP-Link Deco X55 in the garage to try to get the signal through, it was only reading one bar so not a great signal. So I’m very pleased as I don’t need to purchase the Outdoor X50 Deco now (an expensive test that might not have worked so well).
So it seems these things do have a finite life, but I would rather buy a set of these every two years than faff about with trying to get a wi-fi signal into what is effectively a Faraday cage (a house with foil lined insulation throughout). And if you had a set of these that suddenly packed up, buy a new set, you might just solve the problem.
I bought this kit to test if I can improve the speed of local file transfer between my laptop and NAS. As you can see from the images, the tpPLC utility reports a 459 Mbps speed between the two powerline adapters. In reality, that was 92/128 Mbps (upload/download). The powerline adapters are plugged into the wall socket and this is a newly built house (2020), so the electrical wiring is up to current standards. One of the adapters is plugged in downstairs, and the other one is upstairs. The approximate distance between the two is 10-15 m.
In comparison, I get 150/317 Mbps (upload/download) transfer speed via wifi (Orbi RBR50 + satellite).
Conclusion:
This is a fairly cheap, easy-to-use product, however, a mesh wifi system would probably be a better choice for most people, provided that the router and the nodes can reach the area you want to cover. For hard-to-reach areas, this product could be the only viable option to extend the network and provide internet connectivity.