Reddit reviews TP-LINK TL-PA4010P 2-pack PowerLine Network Adapter Kit

I used one of those electrical socket pass through kits and they definitely work. I went from having 0.8mb/s download on wifi to 5.2mb/s using them on a 18MB connection.

The one i used.
TP-Link TL-PA4010PKIT Passthrough... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01G5Q9E0O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Nope. Setup is pretty simple, just plug them in and they will either work or not. You don't even have to pair them, but you should for best security of course. So just connect and do speed and latency test.

I'd recommend this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01G5Q9E0O/ref=twister_B01K4BV594?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Has pass-through so you can use the sockets for something else still, or get the kit without pass-through if you don't need it - 10 pounds cheaper. I'd recommend powerline over wireless, and most house wiring will support a decent connection. Though of course ymmv.

Absolutely!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-PA4010PKIT-Passthrough-Powerline-Configuration-Required/dp/B01G5Q9E0O/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=powerline+adapters&qid=1559251547&s=gateway&sr=8-4

I live in a 100+ year old house and had issues with wireless. These sorted me right out before I ran CAT6e to every room and then installed a MESH network.

They dont "boost" the signal, they just send it down the wiring in the house. If the wiring is old, it might not work or work properly but its definitely worth a try! However, it also sounds like your wireless card could be faulty. You could buy a new card and try that but power line adapters (if the wiring in the house is fine) would probably be better as you won't get any wireless interference

Something similar to this. Mine has 2 ports.

TP-Link TL-PA4010PKIT Passthrough Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, No Configuration Required, UK Plug, Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01G5Q9E0O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4TUYDbY1H8MHY

There's plenty out there, I think this is what I have on my pi https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-PA4010PKIT-Passthrough-Powerline-Configuration-Required/dp/B01G5Q9E0O/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1541084491&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=powerline+adapters&dpPl=1&dpID=31eHLci280L&ref=plSrch

If you can I'd recommend getting gigabit versions which shouldn't be needed for this but are more future proof

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-PA4010PKIT-Passthrough-Powerline-Configuration-Required/dp/B01G5Q9E0O?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_430576031_4&pf_rd_p=f1e939ea-6bfb-5e58-84c3-654ccf6183d8&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=430576031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=JX4EHBY1DW3YJYE3FAPS&pf_rd_r=JX4EHBY1DW3YJYE3FAPS&pf_rd_p=f1e939ea-6bfb-5e58-84c3-654ccf6183d8

Get a set of them

Yes, buy a set of two and put one next to your router, and one near your PC - these kind of things are worth a look, as the passthrough design means that you don't 'lose' two sockets as a result of using the adapters.

For best results, the adapters should be plugged directly into a wall socket (rather than an extension cable) and any device / appliance you plug into the passthrough should be relatively low-power, for example a set of speakers or a phone charger, as opposed to your main PC.

If there's no easy way to connect the ethernet, I recommend a powerline adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Powerline-Pass-Through-TPL-407E-TPL-407E2K/dp/B009ZRBXMI/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=passthrough+powerline+adapter&qid=1566221672&s=gateway&sr=8-5


This is what I have, but it's a UK plug: https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-PA4010PKIT-Passthrough-Powerline-Configuration-Required/dp/B01G5Q9E0O/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3NIL3KU72PS4B&keywords=tp+link+powerline+adaptor&qid=1566221776&s=gateway&sprefix=tp+link+powerline%2Caps%2C275&sr=8-6

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-PA4010P-Powerline-Configuration-Required/dp/B01G5Q9E0O/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1483611124&sr=8-11&keywords=powerline

One of those, my desktop is ages away from the WiFi point so these are much faster/more convenient

thank you for the response!

I had suspected that was the case

My friend recently told me about an ethernet into mains thing (which I had no idea was even possible). Do you think this would get around the interference problem?