Reddit reviews TP-Link 2-Port Gigabit Powerline ethernet Adapter Kit

I have mine on a powerline adapter and it works fine for me.

I've been using this one.

I've used this set before at a customers house for streaming Appletv and it worked great. I wouldn't get the cheaper one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468775515&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=ethernet+over+power&dpPl=1&dpID=41lTgRCVtIL&ref=plSrch

Just make sure you don't use an extension cord on it and make sure both outlets are on the same circuit breaker (which unless you have a huge house they should be). Was easy to setup.... Plug and play.

Ended up buying this one off amazon.

TP-LINK TL-PA8010P KIT AV1200 Gigabit with Power Outlet Pass-through Powerline Adapter, Up to 1200Mbps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_AkM4wbJT9KG39

A tip if you're going to use powerline adapters: make sure the adapter is plugged in directly to the wall outlet.

I originally had the powerline adapters plugged into surge protectors since, unfortunately, my powerline adapter blocks both outlets no matter which it's plugged into. It was garbage quality so I was pretty disappointed. Then I realized that maybe there's some extra resistance or electrical hurdles from going through the surge protector. Plugged them into the walls and now I stream games from my bedroom to my living room in my apartment. Never experience any problems, though I've never tried using another intense electrical appliance while streaming. I imagine vacuuming or something like that would bring the streaming quality down.

Here's what I use:

http://smile.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-PA8010P-KIT-Pass-through-Powerline/dp/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464903361&sr=1-5&keywords=powerline+adapter

They also have a cheaper model that doesn't block both outlets, but I read (somewhere on the internet...) that that version uses an inferior technology so it might not do it as well. I didn't really wanna take chances so I went for that model because someone else said they got steam link to work using that specific one.

actually, IMO the best answer is a ethernet powerline adapter. The way this works is that it distributes the internet LAN signal through the electrical power outlets. The way this should be set up is when you purchase it you receive 2 units. 1 unit should be by the router, the other in the location of desired internet (in your case your room). It is extremely easy to set up and I was able to buy a unit for 30 bucks. I pay for 100Mbps service and constintatly have download speeds of 50 on my ps4 using this. If you go this route, which I recommend, I would make sure the unit is connected DIRECTLY to the wall, not to a powerstrip. The powerstrip acts like a "wireless booster" and reduces your speeds. IF you only have one outlet some products do have a jack built in so it doesn't even take up an outlet. Example below:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Powerline-Pass-through-TL-PA8010P-KIT/dp/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1474644742&sr=8-3&keywords=ethernet+powerline+adapter

Please note I realize this one is not in the $30 range I just wanted to give you an example.

EDIT: TL;DR Poweline ethernet adapter > 1000 FT ethernet cable. Check out link for example - there are cheaper models that work great.

I'd just get some powerline ethernet adaptors and cable the ROKU up that way.

These bad boys will solve your problem: http://smile.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-PA8010P-KIT-Pass-through-Powerline/dp/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1452812199&sr=1-2&keywords=powerline+ethernet+adapter

You might look into powerline adapters.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=s9_cdeal_hm_awbw_b50jE_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-11&pf_rd_r=5W3F5WDSNYF2R0DYT3X0&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=1429b8ba-e75d-571e-9b71-9f4989516af7&pf_rd_i=1194444

I have a pair of something similar at home. Poke around to see what would fit you best, but me and my roommate are both very happy with them.

good powerline adapters can be a much better option than wifi
https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-TL-PA8010P-Pass-Through-Powerline-1200Mbps/dp/B00Y3QPG1A

You should try powerline adapters. You won't get quite the same speed as a hard wired connection, but it is a whole lot better than wireless. I have a few in my house, and they work great!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_DtAuxbZT3CKJ4

I'd try out this powerline kit. It's more reliable than Wifi, and better for gaming (and pretty much better overall)

Get the 3 port one if well, you need 3 ports

I've used these in the past and they work really well
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Have you considered using a pair of Powerline adaptors?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Y3QPG1A/

CPU fan: pick one of the 220W compatible models from the TDP page like NH-D14/15. When installing the cpu cooler, don't add the fans (0dB!). The heatsink is enough to cool a 95W+ cpu and you can even overclock a little. ALT. solution (if your mobo allows it): place 1 fan and configure it to turn itself off when it's under a certain temperature, like 60ºC.

GTX970: the ASUS STRIX has a 0dB mode when idle. The fans only start when the card needs to be cooled. The Gigabyte Windforce is the quietest under load. It also has a "0db mode" but it's not covered by the warranty.

Silent Base 800: remove the case fan in the middle front, leave the one in the bottom front. If you want to replace the 2 remaining case fans (bottom front and upper rear), buy two Noctua NF-S12B redux 700(6.8 dbA) or NF-S12A ULN(6.7 - 8.6 dbA). Don't buy the be-quiet pure wings. Don't buy more case fans. If the case contains more fans I didn't see, remove them.

Power supply: you could either buy a fanless Seasonic 520W 80+ Platinum or a model with a zero rpm fan mode like the Corsair RM650 or RM750.

If the computer case doesn't already have it, electronic components emit a high pitch noise than can be reduced by adding accoustic foam.
There are also antivibration screws for the case fans, but I think those are included with the Noctua fans, mine were.


Wireless card: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Not about silence, just a better card. Consider powerline networking if possible.

If at one point you need much more storage space but SSDs are not affordable, noise can be a problem with HDDs. For this, place each HDD inside a HDD silencer. There are cheaper models, but you get what you pay for. Also, I'm assuming, you'll place a 2TB or 4TB HDD inside it. HDD price + silencer is still much cheaper than 2TB or 4TB of SSD storage.
Another problem with HDDs is interference. If you hear it, using a dedicated sound card may suppress it.

New(er) powerline adapters have passthroughs, this eliminates your "free" plug situation.

Oh and the "ethernet ports" on your power strips are likely phone lines (yes they've been around forever lol).

EDIT: sample here

I think he means Ethernet over power. Here's a link. TP-LINK AV1200 Powerline Adapter, Gigabit w/ Power Outlet Pass-through, Up to 1200Mbps (TL-PA8010P KIT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WsFzxbJ0HVGBS

The "right" way to do it would be to run some CAT6 and throw some jacks in. It's also difficult, and requires a little construction. I wouldn't bother unless you're hooking up multiple devices.

For relatively inexpensive solution for one device, it could be easily accomplished with these badboys, as long as your home's electrical is decent. You also need to purchase a pair of ethernet cables to go with it, and you'd need an open port on the switch.

I want to say 400 and I picked these up on sale for ~40. Something that I got lucky with if you go this route, try to see pictures of how it covers the outlets. The model I linked lets me plug it into the bottom outlet and still have room to plug in a non ground plug (like the One S cord) in the top outlet.

You can't plug the adapter into the surge protector, but you can plug the surge protector into the adapter.

It looks like that adapter you have doesn't have a passthrough though? I've got two kits of these.

yea, the house isnt wired for ethernet and we think the coax is on a different "network" since it cant see the DVR from that area of the house. this is the current powerline we've been using for now. if the coax is hooked together i will go with the MOCA.

Was the Steam Link wireless or the controller? If the Link, then I highly recommend this baby. It let's you wire up from anywhere in the house near to a power socket. It is kind of a steep price tag, but it is totally worth it.

I got the TP Link AV1200 for my parent's home. Pass through, gigabit speeds without issues. Used will fit your budget. New is only 64.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/182-5208125-7620345?qid=1453182292&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=powerline+gigabit+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41lTgRCVtIL&ref=plSrch

The other reply was spot on.

These are the adapters I have. I have a router connected to my modem, then wired to adapter 1. I used a gigabit splitter connected to adapter 2 so I could wire my computer and an old non-gigabit router.

I had great success with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

+1 for powerline, they work pretty well. I got a pair of these a while back and it works fine for wifi. Personally I don't get anywhere near gigabit, more in the 80Mb range, but you hook one up to your router then another to an access point where you need it and set it up with the same wifi info so it roams between them and you're good. If you hook it up to an old router functioning as an AP you'll also have (typically) 3 extra ethernet ports you can plug into on the AP also (4 LAN ports, minus one for the connection from AP to powerline adapter). Google "router as access point" or something.

you're going to get terrible speeds with that adapter.

I recently upgraded to TP-Link AV 1200 Kit and i'm maxing out my 60Mbps bandwidth from my ISP.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Been using its since November

Yup, can confirm, wifi (even 5gz) is flaky. Using powerline adapters (I've got the TP-Link AV1200) give much better reliability than a straight-line < 25 foot 5ghz wifi connection to a normally-robust router.

If you have bad lag, though, try hopping into a different game. It doesn't seem like you're necessarily pinned to a nearby colo-- proximity and lag seem to be random luck.

I highly recommend powerline adapters instead of wireless. It will be faster and more reliable.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y3QPG1A/

The best kits have the HomePlug AV2 standard which supports up to 1gbps. $70 is normal, $90 if you want multiple ports per plug (TL-PA8030P), and around $40 if the older 100mbps or less kit (TL-PA4010) suits his needs.

Just get powerline adapters and you're good to go.

Here's one I recommend, as I have it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467657978&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=powerline+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41lTgRCVtIL&ref=plSrch

Although they make plenty of other that have multiple ethernet ports if you want more than one wired device in a specific room.

I always recommend one with an outlet pass-through so you don't lose an outlet because of these adapters

Instead of the wireless adapter get an inline adapter and use that. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=s9_top_hd_bw_b50jE_g147_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=ESPC1SXGPPHR0AWBEM2K&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=0ca68705-435b-435c-94fb-a6803edcf6fc&pf_rd_i=1194444

And a couple ethernet cables.

In my experience yes. I had a TP Link wifi adapter plug (basically sends Ethernet through outlets... Don't ask me how I don't know) connect one of those to the router and another one to the computer and you can get Ethernet. Well this worked for a while but eventually the internet just crashed. Replaced the TP Link with a router and the Ethernet works just fine again.

Note the TP Link was a few years old at this point so it is also a viable option. A lot better than rewiring your house anyways.

Edit: TP-Link AV1200 Powerline Adapter, Gigabit w/Power Outlet Pass-through, Powerline speeds Up to 1200Mbps (TL-PA8010P KIT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UAk8Ab7RV8MVD

Similar to the ones I had just newer. Would still research for best product though.

Great idea! These ones look pretty awesome.

Extender recommend this one

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-PA8010P-KIT-Pass-through-Powerline/dp/B00Y3QPG1A

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-PA8010P-KIT-Pass-through-Powerline/dp/B00Y3QPG1A

this will solve your issue

Plug one in near your router and plug the other one near your switch. Get one of those USB Ethernet adapters too.

I would try getting this one:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Powerline-Pass-through-TL-PA8010P-KIT/dp/B00Y3QPG1A

I got the https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=pe_3034960_233709270_TE_item

I'll see how this works out :) thanks!

This is the one that I use. If it doesn’t work for you then from what I’ve experienced Amazon has a good return system.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZwvWBbX8NSXVJ

Have you thought about using a Poweline adapter to get the Ethernet to the APs on different floors?

I just did this at a client who lives in a three story condo that is seperated by concerete floors.

We put in TP Link Powerline Adapters to pass the internet signal to two APs around the condo, and it works great.

I used three of these https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-TL-PA8010P-Pass-Through-Powerline-1200Mbps/dp/B00Y3QPG1A
( starter kit and an extra one )

and 2 AP-AC-LRs

Sorry for the late reply, but I thought it might still be helpful.

Something like these for instance.

Basically, it's a wallwart that plugs in, an ethernet port and (optionally) has a passthrough AC output. On the wall/house wiring side it accepts AC but also spits out an RF signal carrying the ethernet data, where another unit of the same model can decode it again, so you can send ethernet data over your existing wiring.

As the signal is going over wiring, it's less susceptible to radio noise and way more reliable than things like wifi.

I bought something similar to this, but this would work for you.

A powerline adapter uses your existing wiring within your house (power lines, that is), and uses it to transfer your internet. You use ethernet cords to connect one adapter to your router (and plug it into the wall), then do the same, but with your PC instead of the router.

Sorry for this late reply, but I just wanted to mention anecdotally that my experience with the TP LINK AV1200 powerline adapters has been pretty good with the Steam Link, FWIW. And I live in a house from the 1880s. EIGHTEEN eighties, with questionable wiring upgrades since then, but not designed with powerline network in mind.

I'm happy with it since rewiring the house or running cables all over the place are NOT options I would consider.

Definitely if you're going to try to use wireless or powerline rather than wired you'd probably want to lean more toward the newer faster more expensive equipment to have the best chance of a decent experience.

Just informing that this is the equipment I ended up with and my experience has been ok.

I don't know what you are willing to do, but I had a 3rd gen Time Capsule and decided to upgrade to a 5th gen AirPort Extreme. My modem for time warner is a "Gateway" meaning that it must act as the main router as well as the modem. I'm guessing that's what you have.

Anyway, what I did was connect my AirPort Extreme via ethernet cable to the modem/gateway. Then I reset the AirPort Extreme so that it was like it was brand new. When I go into airport utility to setup the airport, I put it in bridge mode and then set up my wifi. So now my internet has a wifi signal. Then at the middle of my house I put the time capsule. I set that one up to be an "extended network" and then connected it to my AirPort Extreme's 5ghz wifi channel. Once you do this the second modem (time capsule in my case) becomes a signal repeater. It repeats the wifi signal and boosts it so in can reach the other side of my house.

Another option is to buy these and use them to send the Ethernet signal through the power lines in your house to any outlet in your house. Then connect that to another modem and set it up as a "network extension" and do the same thing.

The second way has a more reliable connection than the wifi extender way.

I'd invest in a powerline adapter or work ethernet into his setup if they have demands that require that kind of bandwidth/reliability. A Gigabit Adapter set is cheaper than that wireless card that was initially chosen and, provided the home is adequately capable of doing so, is more reliable than wireless. My $0.02.

Your only other option is powerline https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Powerline-Pass-through-TL-PA8010P-KIT/dp/B00Y3QPG1A?ie=UTF8&redirect=true

or a mesh network but I still prefer good old Cat 5 !
Really just suck it up and take the plunge having cords ran is a great thing to have done anyways


http://techreport.com/blog/29108/mixing-power-line-networking-with-wi-fi-proves-intoxicating

Hoser

If you just want to set up one device via the hard wire, buy a pair of TPLINK adapters

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00Y3QPG1A/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_HbWzCb78SVNTK

You just plug one into your router and then into the electrical outlet in the wall. This converts all of your copper wires into Ethernet cable :) Sends the signal over the neutral too, so it doesn't affect your hydro bill with any wonky signals. Even works through a power bar. Problem solved.

Maybe a Powerline Adapter like the TP-Link TP-PA8010P? Ethernet connections for media is always a better idea than to rely on WiFi or a WiFi extender.