How close must this adapter be plugged in from my TV? I am a Comcast user and like others have lately lost connection from my router less than 60 feet away to my TV and laptops in another room. We are limited with electrical and cable outlets in this room. My nearest available outlet is 12ft away. How close must this adapter be plugged in from my TV? I am a Comcast user and like others have lately lost connection from my router less than 60 feet away to my TV and laptops in another room.... » Read More How close must this adapter be plugged in from my TV? I am a Comcast user and like others have lately lost connection from my router less than 60 feet away to my TV and laptops in another room. We are limited with electrical and cable outlets in this room. My nearest available outlet is 12ft away. « Show Less
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Well luckily for me both my router and the Xbox are within 6 feet of an outlet. I don't know why an additional 6 feet of CAT cable would make much of a difference. Just to be clear though this adapter is a 1 to 1 deal. You can plug it in to your router and then plug the other side into something that you would normally connect wirelessly.
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This device is helpful, usually faster than Wireless. There can be issues however. Distance is normally not an issue as there is with a wireless connection as the signal is carried through your house wiring. There can be problems with some homes depending on how your house is wired. If you have more than one power panel in your home this will surely cause problems. I do not recommend you plug either device into a GFI protected plug as this may cause issues as well. We do a lot of streaming and I solved the issues with the Netgear Powerline Adapter by hard wiring all of my devices (I had this done by a licensed electrician), upgrading to a much faster Netgear router (model AC1450) and adding a Hub. This device is helpful, usually faster than Wireless. There can be issues however. Distance is normally not an issue as there is with a wireless connection as the signal is carried through your house wiring. There can be problems with some homes depending on how your house is wired. If you have more than one power panel in your home this will surely cause problems. I do not recommend you plug either device into a GFI protected plug as this may cause issues as well. We do a lot of streaming and I solved the issues with the Netgear Powerline Adapter by hard wiring all of my devices (I had... » Read More This device is helpful, usually faster than Wireless. There can be issues however. Distance is normally not an issue as there is with a wireless connection as the signal is carried through your house wiring. There can be problems with some homes depending on how your house is wired. If you have more than one power panel in your home this will surely cause problems. I do not recommend you plug either device into a GFI protected plug as this may cause issues as well. We do a lot of streaming and I solved the issues with the Netgear Powerline Adapter by hard wiring all of my devices (I had this done by a licensed electrician), upgrading to a much faster Netgear router (model AC1450) and adding a Hub. « Show Less
840546
You need an outlet by your router to plug into. The other needs to plug in by the TV so you can run the e-net wire into the TV. Use a 6 plug outlet adaptor not a power strip. These little boxes will turn all the outlets on that circuit into wired Internet.
648969
I would estimate the range to be a few houses away. So you can have the wifi modem inside and use the adapter to pickup clearer signal outside. It's not as far as most people say though.
2129514
The range really depends on if the outlets are on the grid. Even in the same house sometimes it may be "out of range"
1294115
My unit is placed no more than six feet from my router. I had no connection problems. I could not tell you what is the maximum range. If the manufacturer has a website, I would check the specifications there.
964980
The cord is not very long, maybe 3 or 4 feet. I used with a 3-prong 10ft extension cord to reach across my patio. The instructions don't warn against this, but it does say you should use a dedicated outlet. (meaning only plug this in by itself, and not have other things connected to the outlet.)
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Since my original post, I've gotten the package & set it up. I didn't experience any of the problems I thought possible. I have a portable phone, wirelee PC, wireless printer, wireless sub & my wireless router (all within about 4 feet of each other). I haven't had any issues whatsoever with any of piece of equipment, so far. Currently the TV is connected to the net with an ethernet cable to the router, so I don't know if I ever go wireless with the TV connection, if it will present a problem.I did notice, somewhere in one of the manuals, that if a channel conflict were detected it would look for a clearer one. Again, I'm happy as can be with all facets of this setup. The TV & soundbar are unbelievable! Since my original post, I've gotten the package & set it up. I didn't experience any of the problems I thought possible. I have a portable phone, wirelee PC, wireless printer, wireless sub & my wireless router (all within about 4 feet of each other). I haven't had any issues whatsoever with any of piece of equipment, so far. Currently the TV is connected to the net with an ethernet cable to the router, so I don't know if I ever go wireless with the TV connection, if it will present a problem.I did notice, somewhere in one of the manuals, that if a channel conflict were detected... » Read More Since my original post, I've gotten the package & set it up. I didn't experience any of the problems I thought possible. I have a portable phone, wirelee PC, wireless printer, wireless sub & my wireless router (all within about 4 feet of each other). I haven't had any issues whatsoever with any of piece of equipment, so far. Currently the TV is connected to the net with an ethernet cable to the router, so I don't know if I ever go wireless with the TV connection, if it will present a problem.I did notice, somewhere in one of the manuals, that if a channel conflict were detected it would look for a clearer one. Again, I'm happy as can be with all facets of this setup. The TV & soundbar are unbelievable! « Show Less
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......... really? one person says 40 inches and the other says 12 inches? Can someone else please answer this question? This is very important for me as I would probably not purchase it if it's 2ft or less. I have a small-to-mediumish bedroom (for a rowhouse in D.C.), and only two power outlets in my room. I have a loft bed that I could use the heater on, but the cord would need to be 40 inches minimum. Same goes for down below, I mostly hang out on the side of my room opposite to the two outlets, so it's nigh useless if it doesn't heat the room and doesn't stretch at least around 40 inches.
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The signal range is way over 30 feet. Mine is about 20 feet away and through two walls and my signal is fine. The only trouble is that, after two months, the adapter was suddenly unable to connect to my wireless network. This could very well be a user issue but, anyway, back to your question: Yes, it works awesome within 30 feet.
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It can in theory. There must be technical issues they haven't solved. I got it to work with outlets 20 feet apart. The next room, it could barely make a connection. Try it if you want but be ready to return it. My advice, a basic ethernet cable if you can do it.
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Ours works fine from one end of the house to other, about 60 feet. I don't think it is a question of distance as much as it would be that they be on the same circuit.
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I have mine with THREE (3) ports active--the last "open" port is covered in the 50 ohm pin (ALA RADIO SHACK), if pin not used you will lose signal tot he working ones. I get from 5-6 DB added, and this gets the signal to all the room TVS. DO NOT push the distance--MAX is 75 feet, then you need another power booster, or you just get 2-4 db increase. NOTE-- you do not get more TV signals--but you get more power (db = decibels) to the signal conning into the house. Call your TV cable service--if your cable outside is not in good shape--you lose lots of db ( I lost 9 db die to a tear). They put in a NEW CABLE--and WOW, more signal, less snow--added my booster--snow went away.
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Mine was only 5 ft from my power supply. My monster power supply is plugged into the main outlet then the unit is plugged into the monster power supply.
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I read about 3 milligauss with the meter right against the cable connection at home with Comcast cable. I read off the charts from the electrical receptacle which is about 1 foot away from it though. Maybe your reading something else at the same time?
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I just received mine. The long cord is only 4' long. Way too short for most garages or shops where the next outlet is more than 4' away. Now I have to use an extension cord.
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See Stevieboy's comment about cable length. I didn't think length was an issue with Over The Air since my downstairs TV is about 60 ft from splitter, but apparently it is for some.
1396127
LaDonna, There is enough space for your socket for the power cord from your TV. My socket is located under the second cross bar and centered between the two verticle bars. My HDMI runs behind the wall. No wires can be seen when watching the TV. It's nice.
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So, unless it's close to your router it drops the signal constantly. Perhaps it is just my tv, but I have seen other users say the same thing.