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DarshanN95

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Hi Guys

I'm really interested in getting a TP-link AV500 powerline network adapter. My router is way to far from my TV and PS4, and running Lan will be a hassle as everything is already congested. I have 3 wall plugs open and would really appreciated anyone's feedback who had experience with this.

Thanks
 
I bought the exact same product and it works wonderfully ... At home I'm on 3 phase ... So certain plug points did not play nice ... Ideally the other part of the network should be on the same phase

Another thing to note is ideally nothing else should be plugged to that socket you using ... Can result in some issues as well
 
adamr said:
I bought the exact same product and it works wonderfully ... At home I'm on 3 phase ... So certain plug points did not play nice ... Ideally the other part of the network should be on the same phase

Another thing to note is ideally nothing else should be plugged to that socket you using ... Can result in some issues as well
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Cool to hear its going well

Where did you get yours? And what speeds are you achieving?

Thanks
 
The D-Link Power Line DHP-308AV and the D-Link DHP W310AV Wireless Extender which creates a wifi hotspot and uses the wiring for the back-haul works great too!
 
Powerline is not fast by any means. It works if there is no alternative though.
I would try anything else first.
 
Have the same pair of powerline units :)

Am in a new complex apartment. Router sits in the tv room and this was way easier than trying to lay cables (I'm in the middle unit so my ceiling is concrete :p)

Anyway here are some tests from my PC in my room over the powerline.

Speedtest (40mbps vdsl):
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/4430738852

Ping to my router:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12560337/ping.JPG

Copying a large file over the network to my media pc which is connected straight to the router:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12560337/copy.JPG

Rocket-Boy said:
Powerline is not fast by any means. It works if there is no alternative though.
I would try anything else first.
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Seems fine to me :p
 
S1ght said:
Have the same pair of powerline units :)

Am in a new complex apartment. Router sits in the tv room and this was way easier than trying to lay cables (I'm in the middle unit so my ceiling is concrete :p)

Anyway here are some tests from my PC in my room over the powerline.

Speedtest (40mbps vdsl):
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/4430738852

Ping to my router:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12560337/ping.JPG

Copying a large file over the network to my media pc which is connected straight to the router:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12560337/copy.JPG



Seems fine to me :p
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Just to confirm...you are using the Tp link AV500 nano?
 
DarshanN95 said:
Just to confirm...you are using the Tp link AV500 nano?
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Bedroom: AV500 nano WiFi (TL-WPA4220)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12560337/IMG_20150614_121213.jpg

TV Room (Router): AV500 nano (TL-PA4010KIT)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12560337/IMG_20150614_121239.jpg

The walls in the complex are quite thick so WiFi to the router sucks so ending up getting the WiFi version for my room. Works like a champ :)

In the end though I think there are a lot of factors in terms of the quality of the wires in your house and the distance but in ideal conditions these TP Link units work great :) and in my case where I can't put cables in the roof they made for a perfect solution to get wired internet to all of the rooms in the apartment (I have another AV500 unit sitting in my room mates room)
 
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S1ght said:
Bedroom: AV500 nano WiFi (TL-WPA4220)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12560337/IMG_20150614_121213.jpg

TV Room (Router): AV500 nano (TL-PA4010KIT)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12560337/IMG_20150614_121239.jpg

The walls in the complex are quite thick so WiFi to the router sucks so ending up getting the WiFi version for my room. Works like a champ :)

In the end though I think there are a lot of factors in terms of the quality of the wires in your house and the distance but in ideal conditions these TP Link units work great :) and in my case where I can't put cables in the roof they made for a perfect solution to get wired internet to all of the rooms in the apartment (I have another AV500 unit sitting in my room mates room)
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I basically have the same setup with the av500 nano and wifi adapter as our walls are also quite thick.

I have no complaints about these adapters and they are excellent.
 
Wow. So you're off by people saying they're slow and don't always work but take the leap by buying some cheap pair from China.


*claps*
 
slvr said:
Wow. So you're off by people saying they're slow and don't always work but take the leap by buying some cheap pair from China.


*claps*
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Thanks :D :wtf:

Well why should I buy the local stock that is "Made in China" anyways for R350 more?
 
Can't risk another infraction so all I will say is good luck.
 
I have been reading that single phase shows better results for power line networking...and I'm trying to see if my house is 3 phase or single phase :/ Any experts who can maybe show a diagram or two as an example of South African DB board layouts on the 2 types?
 
DarshanN95 said:
I have been reading that single phase shows better results for power line networking...and I'm trying to see if my house is 3 phase or single phase :/ Any experts who can maybe show a diagram or two as an example of South African DB board layouts on the 2 types?
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To be honest most residential homes only get single phase. 3 phase is more expensive I think. 3 phase has 3 live wires where single phase has 1.

I'm no expert though and stand to be corrected.

A main switch for 3 phase should be much bigger than a single phase main switch.
 
If you have 3 phase you'll have 3 live wires coming from the street and connecting to your incoming E/L or main switch. Should be red, white and blue.
 
Most old places, especially the old distribution boards with ceramic breakers have 3 phase power.. You will see the 4 wires (3 live) coming in before going thru meter
 
Took a photo of how my work gets their 3 phase power from the Municipality. 3 live wires and 1 neutral wire.

We have mostly 3 phase motors for the spraybooths and extractor fans aswell as 3 phase welding machines and dent pullers.

For the single phase stuff like basically everything they split it up to try and pull evenly from the 3 live wires although I'm not sure if it is required or not for 3 phase. This means say for example you plug one of the plugs in the office that is on 1 of the live wires and plug the other plug in that feeds for one of the other 2 live wires it would most likely not work.

3 phase power for homes is very scarce I think. I have personally never seen a home that gets a 3phase feed.

20150615_130545.jpg
 
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