TRENDnet 500 Mbps HomePlug AV2 Powerline Adapters

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/07/2014 09:16 AM | source: | 8 comment(s)

TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the availability of two new HomePlug AV2 Powerline solutions -- the Powerline 500 AV2 Adapter Kit (model TPL-408E2K) and Powerline 500 AV2 Adapter (model TPL-408E).

TPL-408E2K

Powerline 500 AV2 Adapter Kit
Includes two TPL-408E adapters
500 Mbps Powerline networking (PHY rate of 600 Mbps)
Up to double the real life performance as compared to first generation Powerline 500 adapters
TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box
Pre-encrypted for your security
High performance Gigabit port
Power Save mode reduces electrical consumption by 80%

TPL-408E2K Warranty: 3 year limited
TPL-408E2K Availability: Currently available from retailers and other TRENDnet partners
TPL-408E2K MSRP: $104.99

TPL-408E
Powerline 500 AV2 Adapter

Includes one TPL-408E adapter

TPL-408E Warranty: 3 year limited
TPL-408E Availability: Currently available from retailers and other TRENDnet partners
TPL-408E MSRP: $59.99

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amallica
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#4761481 Posted on: 02/07/2014 03:24 PM

What are these? And what are they for?

The article doesn't say what they do.

If I had to guess, I'd say they are Power-over-Ethernet adapters?

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#4761482 Posted on: 02/07/2014 03:26 PM

its for a network through the electricity cables in the wall

ClexRex
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#4761518 Posted on: 02/07/2014 04:18 PM

Powerline adapters are cool but they are defiantly hit or miss. I have used probably a hundred or so sets of various brands and speeds etc and for the most part it can be a a solid alternative to wireless however one big draw back is the overall circuit of the house or office they are installed in...I have found about 30-40% of the time you can achieve better speeds with PCIe wireless adapter 2-3 antenna vs a powerline adapter.

I have found it now cheaper to use PCIe wireless or even a strong USB adapter over a powerline adapter unless the distance is to great.

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#4761602 Posted on: 02/07/2014 06:24 PM

To anyone considering Powerline Adapters as an alternative to Ethernet cabling, you need to know that the speed you get through it is subject to the power cabling in your house and wire distance between the plugs. More often than not users get nowhere near the speed advertised.

If your house has ancient or bad power cabling, or if you experience frequent power disruptions (thunder storms, power outages and whatnot) and/or if you need to span long distances, then Powerline Adapters are probably not for you.

Also, surge protectors will kill off data in the power that is sent through it.

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#4761736 Posted on: 02/07/2014 09:46 PM

im been conisediring this for devices i cant get get wireless for, but i not sure the wiring in the house is over 20+ years old but then again it just needs to be on par with the 25mbit ish i get on wifi.

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