Plusnet supplied Powerline adapters no longer working --- Lost ethernet connection to freeview box
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03-12-2021 8:24 AM
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Plusnet Configuration for several years:
Fibre 1 broadband, Plusnet Hub 1 router,
2X Powerline Adapters ( Simpler Network 200Mbps Mini Passthrough. Model HP200PT64BT2)
Problem:
Everything had been working fine until recently when I lost ethernet connection to my Manhattan Freeview box. I suspect that the adapter next to the router and ethernet wired to it the has developed a fault since non of its leds are lit.
If I plug-in the two adapters to mains sockets located next to each other (without any ethernet cables present) the leds on the suspect adapter remain unlit whereas the 3 leds on the adapter usually placed nearest the TV all light up green.
Also, I've tried to reset to factory setting by pressing the reset buttons for at least 2 seconds, but this doesn't appear to have any effect on the suspect adapter.
What would you suggest trying next ?
Assuming that one of my adapters is faulty what would you recommend as a replacement ?
A pair of better/More up to date Powerline adapters ?
Thanks, Barry
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Re: Plusnet supplied Powerline adapters no longer working --- Lost ethernet connection to freeview b
03-12-2021 9:14 AM
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03-12-2021 12:42 PM
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I am using TP-Link TL-PA4010KIT Nano AV600 Powerline Adapter Starter Kit. (£24.99 at Amazon) There is also TP-Link TL-PA4010PKIT Passthrough (£29.99 at Amazon)
Even though I have the one connected to my router plugged into a power extender strip I still achieve good speeds.
Using BT speed test I get around 70 Mbps down and 18 Mbps up compared to a wireless test 74 Mbps down and 19 Mbps up
Hope this helps
Dan
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03-12-2021 1:33 PM
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Thanks very much Dan.
I'll have a close look at what Amazon are offering.
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17-12-2021 5:17 PM
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I’ve found Powerline Adaptors in general to be pretty unreliable. I’ve had some from BT (TPLink rebranded I think), TPLink and Devolo and they’ve all been plagued with losing sync before packing in after a year or 2. I don’t know whether my mains supply is particularly noisy and spiky or whether the things are just made down to a cost (very probable) but I’ve given up on them and gone to the bother of hard wiring wherever I needed including running an Ethernet cable to a WiFi repeater in my garage at the foot of the garden.
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