TP-Link TL-PA8033PKIT AV1300 3-Port Gigabit Passthrough 2x2 MIMO Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, No Configuration Required, UK Plug

These powerline are adaptors are very easy to set up (basically just plug them in, connect up the Ethernet cables and go). They are fast, using MIMO technology to improve connection speed. The mains passthrough was essential for me. I can't afford to lose one of my wall sockets.I have used them to setup a network connection to our annexe (Wifi didn't work well, since the intermediate walls are thick stone!), one is connected to the ADSL router, and the other to an external ethernet cable that runs through to the annexe. I am getting about 350Mbps this way over a distance of about 50', which I am happy with (my best wifi setup was < 1Mbps with frequent dropouts and only partial coverage). As a bonus, I have been able to wire up my Sky TV box and Apple TV, giving a more reliable and faster network connection. There is a button on the side that allows you to secure the network when you set things up. I have done this, though it probably doesn't matter much in my home setting. In a public setting, this would be essential of course.One of the adaptors has three Ethernet ports and the other has only one. This works for me, but since my router only has two ports, I've had to buy an external ethernet switch as well. This was still cheaper than the starter package that has two 3-port adaptors. These ones have no Wifi (I didn't really need that, and again the price was high to add it - about £40).In service, the adaptors have been reliable. The only connection problems I've had have been with loose connections (old cables).Do make sure you use high-speed Ethernet cables and buy new ones if you need to. Good Cat6a ones can be had very cheaply now, though Cat5e/Cat6 should be good enough. Once I'd replaced my old cables with new Cat6a ones everywhere, my network has been running well. The only other problem I have is that my subwoofer is picking up interference.The network management app lets you see the point-to-point throughput rate and change a few simple settings (whether the LEDs are on, traffic prioritisation, name). It's basic, but works well. You need to be connected to the same subnet as the adaptors to use it (I can't connect to it from my laptop via wifi for example).The adaptors themselves are quite sleek and modern looking, but mine are hidden away, so appearance wasn'ta deciding factor. Overall, I'm pleased with these. I would happily buy more if I needed to connect anything elsedirectly. They are a lot less trouble than wifi and are a valuable addition to my network kit.

Bought these to replace broken BT powerlink adapters and they’ve been spot on. No dropped links and they look much nicer in my opinion. I work at home and the wired connection works great for me.

Bought to replace a pair of TP-link "500mpbs" powerline adapters.First of all - you should know TP link and competitors claims on the speeds of these adapters are not much better than blatant lies. My old "500mps" adapters only actually had 10/100mbps ethernet ports on, which means there's absolutely no way you could ever get over 100mbps from it. These 1300mbps adapters do actually have a full 1000mbps ports (which I confirmed on the router when I got them) so I expected better results than the old set.TP-link provide a utility you can download which allows you to tweak some settings and shows a link speed between adapters. There's a photo on one of the reviews. This is also nonsense - you are not getting this speed for actual data transfers. If you're getting these to use to provide broadband speeds around the house, you're probably fine, they'll be quick enough. If, like me you're using them to network a NAS / storage device and stream video, copy files etc, then the speed actually matters.The good news is, these aren't bad for what they are & the price. From the old 500mbps adapter I actually got about 60mbps. I live in an older house, but the wiring is new, and the speed between adapters not actually that far, so I'm confident this couldn't be made any better by fiddling about with things. With the new 1300mbps adapters I've measured I'm getting around 125mbps, so a decent speed up and in-line with what I expected given a google about for the actual speeds to expect from these things (well worth a search and a read as there are some brilliant comparisons between these types of devices and actual measured speeds)All in all - super easy and quick to setup (plug in and go!) and a decent speed up for my home network setup, allowing me to stream HD video. Wish TP link wouldn't fabricate the speeds of these. Independent tests with the two adapters next to each other have shown these simply aren't true!

I have just received and installed the TP Link AV1300 3-Port Gigabit Passthrough 2x2 MIMO Powerline Adapter and the setup was very easy. Follow the quick install guide and you can be up and running in 5 minutes. My office is in a deadspot and my Virgin Media V3 Hub was not getting near it. I had been using a BT Wifi Extender 300 but was only getting around 12Mbps in the office. I needed something better as I WFH most of the time and a powerline adapter was recommended to me by a colleague. I plugged the single port adapter in next to my Virgin hub and plugged the other one in next to it so they could be paired. I found that turning them off/on again completed the pairing but might work straight away for others. I then moved the 3 port into the dead zone office, plugged in one of the two supplied ethernet cables and did a speed test - straight up to 120Mbps! Do remember that these adapters work on your home internal wiring so results may vary for those with older or poorly wired properties. This has really saved me a huge amount of time as I was going to run a ethernet cable up the house and through the loft. Thankfully I can avoid that task now.