Testseek.com have collected 13 expert reviews of the TRENDnet TPL-420E / TPL-420E2K Powerline 1200 AV2 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for TRENDnet TPL-420E / TPL-420E2K Powerline 1200 AV2.
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13 Reviews
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Abstract: Are there places in your home or office where your Wi-Fi signal doesn't reach? You're not alone. Because of Wi-Fi's limited range -- and old-school building construction techniques like thick plaster, brick or masonry walls -- even the best Wi-Fi networks...
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Published: 2015-08-20, Author: Brian , review by: networkworld.com
Abstract: Are there places in your home or office where your Wi-Fi signal doesn't reach? You're not alone. Because of Wi-Fi's limited range -- and old-school building construction techniques like thick plaster, brick or masonry walls -- even the best Wi-Fi networks...
Budget-priced Homeplug AV2 MIMO kit improves on previous AV2 offerings, Good choice for locations that Wi-Fi can't reach, Fast enough to stream HD video
Not the fastest product in its class, Not the cheapest product in its class, No pass-through electrical outlet; module could block second port
The TPL-420E2K is faster than any non-MIMO HomePlug AV2 product we've tested, but it's not faster than ZyXel's PLA5405KIT and it's more expensive....
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Published: 2015-03-27, Author: Paul , review by: pocketables.com
The kit just works out of the box. Data is encrypted end to end so you don't have to worry about someone being able to sniff your power lines. If you want to set up a new key or pair new devices you can with a button press.The adapter claims better than g...
Can provide ~500 Mbps of total throughput with multiple traffic sources, Reacts quickly to line noise changes
Throughput falls off very quickly with distance
Using the Powerline Ranker to get a bottom line shows the TRENDnet TPL-420E2K kit ranked #1 and the ZyXEL PLA5404KIT #2. The Ranker Performance summary for both devices shows the TRENDnet beating the ZyXEL on all three ranking qualities.Average Throughput...
TRENDnet's TPL420 is a great solution for those that want to connect multiple devices in remote locations without sacrificing too much performance. The only caveat is you will need your home wiring to be fairly modern to take advantage of this boost...
Published: 2015-03-01, Author: Benjamin , review by: Bcchardware.com
Super simple to install, No wireless interference, Great performance, Range is very good, ,
More than twice as expensive as the 600Mbps little sibling, Hogs a power outlet - unlike the TPL-307E2K product, I would like to thank Trendnet for sending us the TPL-420E2K for us to review. The features and advancements in Powerline are starting to ge
The TPL-420E2K Kit is the fourth kit from Trendnet that I've looked at and it way more impressive than I expected for a powerline kit and is the first time I've really been impressed with this technology. Short range performance is very impressive, thank...
Abstract: Powerline is a simple-to-install digital home technology that can provide faster speeds than Wi-Fi for connecting devices to your network, regardless of whether or not they're in the same room as your router. It uses your home's mains power wires to crea...
Abstract: Homes increasingly require fast networks for smart TVs, DVRs such as Sky+ and Tivo, games consoles and the rest. For many of us our Wi-Fi just can't keep up, and so we need a super-fast wired network to empower all our smart Internet-ready devices. Power...
