What’s in the Box?
The box contains the two AV200 powerline adaptors, two Ethernet cables, some documentation and a resource CD.
A Closer Look
The pair button for easy network security (mentioned earlier in the review) is on the underside of the adaptor, next to the Ethernet port.
The adaptors are not as chunky as other powerline adaptors I have used in the past, which makes a nice change.
Connecting it Up
Connect one Ethernet cable to one of the powerline adaptors and to your router, and then plug it into the wall. You really do need to plug it directly into a wall socket and not into a powerstrip (although it will work, but you won’t get the full speed).
Then take the other powerline adaptor, connect an Ethernet cable to it, and to the device you want to connect to and plug it in.
That is pretty much all there is to it. Just switch both plugs on and wait a few moments. I found they then worked flawlessly.
The Software
There is a Resource mini CD that comes in the box. Basically this contains some software for checking on the adaptors, uploading firmware, setting security, etc. If you just want to use them “as is” then you don’t need to install the software.
You have to select which devices you have.
Then you have to install WinPcap.
How is this a review??
I was hoping to get an opinion on the use and reliability all is see is the same info they advertise on their website?
Advertorial?
did you actually read pages 2 and 3 of the review where you will find what you were looking for. It sounds to me like you stopped reading at the end of the 1st page!
Not really easy to actually see that there are more than one site. Maybe make the buttons bigger?
Anyway, thnaks for the review, looking forward to picking these up this weekend and instead of cabling all around the house! Keep up the good work.
Like you, we have an old house and we have thick walls. Finally just upgraded from an ethernet router to wi-fi and we’re looking to get hold of some power line adapters for the “hard to reach” corners of the house. Might just give these a try.
Presumably you can use more than just two at a time? We have two desktop pcs to connect that the wi-fi either won’t reach or is a bit dodgy at times.
Yes, you can use more than two – I have had four running at one point!
Hi I have bought 2 more but cannot link the 3rd to the previous pair. Can I reset and start again, or is there another problem in running 3 or more
Thanks PK
hi – you should contact TP-Link for support in this instance.
Hi PK,
This is Howard from TP-LINK Support Force.
Please install the utility in CD and then you can reset all of the TL-PA211.
Since they’re all in default values, they can communicate with each other.
Hi there
I have 2 plugs installed and the utility doesnt see either of them. I tried installing a third with the push button method but the Powerline light just doesnt come on. Any ideas?
hi Greg
Im not sure – I just plug mine in and they work great. Might be worth contacting TP-Link support for guidance.
Hi there
I have 2 plugs installed and the utility doesnt see either of them. I tried installing a third with the push button method but the Powerline light just doesnt come on. Any ideas?
The 2 plugs installed at present work fine.
can you use them with other adapters as we already have two from a previous setup and wondered whether they`d connect or not?
I think you may be able to – unfortunately I cant test that, but you could contact TP-Link and ask them.