the first Powerline adapter is hard wired from the modem to the Powerline adapter then plug in the second Powerline adapter can it be used as a wireless extender or does it have to be hard wired
830275
This product does not have any wireless capabilities. You can how ever plug in an access point.
830276
When I set mine up. I connected the single unit to the my DSL cable modem. them put the Mutli unit in my back office, where I connected the Computer and printer to it. It works very well,. I have since purchase another set to which I have hooked up a second computer and Blu Ray Disc player. There is no set up, just plug it in. It is faster than than the net work cable on the second computer. Go for it! My only experience is with Action Tec and it has been seamless.
830277
It just extends the Ethernet over the power line, I connected the other end to a wireless access point, no problem.
830278
Let's see if I completely understand your question. The base powerline adapter is connected directly to your modem, all other remote powerline adapters are connected over your home powerlines to the base adapter. You could put your wireless router on a remote powerline adapter and it would be like you were hardwired to your modem. That is exactly what I have in my home. I put a wireless router upstairs for better coverage of the entire house. My incoming modem is in the basement. Is that what you would like to do?
830279
The Actiontec 500 Mbps is not a wireless extender by it self. However since you plugged one end of the Ethernet cable into the larger adapter you can plug the other end of the same Ethernet cable into a different wireless router (instead of the Ethernet port of a network device such as a PC or a ROKU) if you want to improve your WiFi performance. Like I stated I found the hard wired solution much superior than any improved WiFi solution can provide, unless you have more than four devices spread across in multiple rooms that Ethernet cable can not easily reach.
750059
Will this work if the circuit the router is plugged into is completely different that the one where I would want to plug in the repeater/extender?
796240
No, one port on router, one outlet near the router and another outlet in the area where you want to extend the wired connection. You then use an Ethernet cable plugged into this unit at the extended location and connect to the device you want to use at this location. If you want to do this with a wireless connection, you need a different product, PLWK400. But back to the PLEK400, you only need the kit with 4 ports if you have multiple devices at the extended location.
1409767
No. This is equivalent of wired Ethernet connection using wires in electrical wall plug. You need two powerline units to make Ethernet connection between the wall plugs. This has four Ethernet plugs so it can be as a hub.
48855
The Power-line adapters have to be plugged into the wall jack/ outlet directly. However some might work for a period of time if plugged into power strip, then you would have to find a way to plug them into the wall. also keep in mind, if you have a house that was extended and it has two patch panels for electricity. you will not be able to get the adapters to work. all the best, I love these little guys, they work wonders!
1861978
Yes. I have a setup that works like this. You just need two routers to do it. My cable modem has 4 wired ports and wifi. One wired port goes to the powerline unit. On the other end the powerline unit is wired to one of the 4 wired ports (not the internet port) of a second wireless router. I also have a roku plugged in to one of the other 4 ports. I assign a static IP to the netgear router that is on the same network as the cable modem. That gets me extended range wifi and a wired connection for the roku. Sweet!
357357
To my knowledge, no. I use the AC Ethernet adapters for wired connection which work great; I use a cheap switch to get multiple connections from one adapter. For instance, I use the AC Ethernet adapter and switch for to hard wire connect my TV, DVD (or Roku) and PC to the Internet. In another room, I use another Ethernet connected to my HT-WR02 to extend a strong wireless signal in the room and elsewhere around the house. Not sure if all of this information is helpful.
2146121
No, the Powerline adapter must be installed directly into the AC wall outlet. Any kind of plug strip or UPS could limit functionality of the system. Details from the manufacturer: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20233
2160884
Hi BMcDuffey. Yes, you may use more than one Powerline device and install them in different rooms. Just make sure that it will be on the same electrical circuit with that one being used by the router. This link may help, http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid;=a756fad972844152aed7d597dab70e5c_17193.xml&pid;=80&respid;=0&snid;=2&dispid;=0&cpage;=search
1008181
They are identical. You Ethernet from your router to one, plug that one to any power outlet. Plug your second powerline anywhere you want to receive Ethernet thru any wall jack and connect the Ethernet cable from your second powerline to your device.
836811
you need 2, it comes just like it is shown. I was using it to extend so if not plugged into the router or modem, you also need an ethernet coupler, similar to what you use to connect to phone lines to make them longer, but for ethernet cords.
668831
The kit comes with two units in it: TP-LINK TL-WPA281 KIT 300Mbps Wireless N Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, 2.4Ghz N300 Adapter + 200Mbps Adapter, 802.11b/g/n by TP-LINK. So you get the base unit and one extension, a really good deal as the extension unit is only an additional $18.
1558919
If your current Internet MODEM has wifi built into it no this is not a wireless bridge. This plugs into your modem with Ethernet and then creates a wifi zone in your home/office. This is a router with a wifi access point built in. If you need to extend the wifi that is built into your modem search for a wifi range extender. But don't expect the same performance. Extenders are effectively half the performance of the first wifi device.
255079
No, you do not have to have another modem plugged into it. You just plug it into an outlet somewhere that it can pick up your wireless network. Then it is supposed to extend the range of the wireless network.
815854
YEs, the powerline would do it. But make sure you buy the right pair. One can be a wired side to connect to your router. The other side, MUST be wireless. You have to make sure also that you have the same electric circuit in both rooms (the router room and one room where the remote powerline will be placed). Different circuits won´t let one powerline see the other. Last but not least, if send an Ethernet cable to the other side of the house, any standard router would do the job of extending your wireless network, with better performance in fact.
1932250
i'm not really sure of your exact question? but here is how i'm this Dualcomm Ethernet adaptors. I have internet in my shop and tried to use wireless signals to get internet in house, but it was to far. but I had coax cable running from shop to house already. so I found these dualcomm adaptors that had "Ethernet to coax". So I connected my ethernet cable in my shop to this adaptor to the coax cable that ran to house then reversed it back from coax to Ethernet in my house to connect to my computer. hope that helps
208565
My friend was able to mix powerline adaptors ( different brands) and it worked fine, I would assume this would be no different.