TP-Link AV2000 Powerline Ethernet Adapter TL-PA9020P KIT - Powerline Network Adapter w/ Passthrough, Noise Filter, 2x2 MIMO, 2 Gigabit Ports, Ethernet Over Power, Plug Pair & Play, Power Saving Mode

I work from home and NEED a fast, stable internet connection. We have 1Gb speed through Xfinity, and while my husband (who works in the basement) has always had solid WiFi, my second-floor office has been an absolute nightmare. Constant drops, unstable speeds, and getting kicked out of Teams calls—it finally hit a breaking point this week when I had multiple disconnects and a full meltdown.We’ve tried Google WiFi pods before, and while they helped, they were still inconsistent. Xfinity came out to check our setup and confirmed that:1. The modem and router were fine.2. The issue was WiFi range to my office.3. My laptop’s network card was bad (great).So now what?! I even tried bribing the Xfinity tech for a magic fix, but no luck. Enter the TP-Link Powerline adapter—I ordered it immediately, praying this would be the solution. And let me tell you… it did NOT disappoint!My Setup:• Router: ASUS RT-AX3000 Ultra-Fast Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Router• Modem: ARRIS (SB8200-RB) - DOCSIS 3.1 32x8 Gigabit Cable Modem• Laptop (No Ethernet Port): Used a USB-to-Ethernet adapterSetup & Performance:Setup was stupid easy—literally took 2 minutes:1. Plug one adapter into a WALL OUTLET near the router.2. Plug the second adapter into a WALL OUTLET in my office.3. Connect via Ethernet. Boom. Done.Now, some important tips:✔️ PLUG THESE INTO A WALL OUTLET. Do NOT use a surge protector or extension cord—if you do, your speed will tank. (Trust me, I tried and got like 2Mbps LOL.)✔️ Speed tests before TP-Link Powerline:• WiFi 2.4GHz: 15 Mbps• WiFi 5GHz: 20 Mbps✔️ Speed test with TP-Link Powerline plugged into an extension cord: 2 Mbps (pathetic)✔️ Speed test with TP-Link Powerline plugged into a wall outlet: 120 Mbps!!! And not just a momentary boost—a consistent, reliable 120 Mbps in my office!If you have a room in your house where WiFi is out of range, slow AF, or just unstable, GET THIS NOW. It will change your life. I wish I had bought this years ago instead of suffering with terrible internet. 5 stars all day!

When new flooring was installed on the upper level of our home, it included underlayment with a reflective Mylar type face. Once installed, the WiFi signal downstairs became unstable and weak. Searching for a solution I came upon this device which, when connected to the router, transmits the internet signal over the house electrical wiring from what I call the base station to the remote stations wherever they are plugged in. Presto, a solid internet connection, both WiFi and ethernet wherever you have an electrical outlet or are within range of one. Works great. I bought this item to have additional 'remote' stations available.

What I needed was a method of getting a good/great signal into a room that has spotty WiFi. Some days it's good, others it drops every few minutes. Although I got less running a cable than my WiFi (unusually good), I do have enough to conduct a Zoom or Skype-type call. In all fairness, the item does suggest that you run them on the same circuit. Most homes have different circuits upstairs and downstairs. So mine is not on the same circuit. Still works well enough for me. I would have liked more from the cable, but I hope it will be more reliable.

First and foremost, I took the time to read up on Powerline Adapters before buying anything, as should you. So I was well-aware of the fact that the condition of the power lines running through your house, alongside interference via other appliances that are possibly plugged into the same circuit, play a big part in the effectiveness of this product; the older the house, the less likely you'll have satisfying results. With that being said, the house in question is not "old", but definitely not younger than 30-40 years.Anyway, I've been having issues with internet latency instability while playing MMO games on my existing Wi-Fi connection. (Surprise!) And with my ping jumping to the thousands sometimes (even 3000+ ms once), then falling back down to normal "RANDOMLY", I found it near impossible to play certain competitive games that required quick reaction times or even just a stable connection to correctly display what's actually happening around you when it matters most.The Wi-Fi setup is a DOCSIS 3.0 modem with a decent ASUS wireless N router, located in the room next door. One decently thick plywood wall divided the computer (ASUS PCIe AC wireless card), and the wireless router. Maybe 5 paces in the other direction, down a hallway, is the kitchen microwave (which could be attributing to the instability when being used). Running an ethernet cable would have been my ideal choice, but wasn't possible in my circumstances. So my options were to either upgrade the router to AC and see if I can get more stability out of it via beam-forming (it's still Wi-Fi in the end...), study up on MOCA, or try my luck at Powerline Adapters.Via Speedtest.net:Wireless: 115ms ping | 65Mbps down | 6Mbps upPowerline: 115ms ping | 71Mbps down | 6Mbps upUnfortunately, my ping stayed the same. Although, it is still playable, as I've gotten used to playing with a 100ms ping, so I won't complain...for now. I gained some download speed and broke even on the upload speed. Now, the most important part: my ping stays rock solid. I've tested games while monitoring ping on-screen for hours at a time during high and low traffic times of the day and saw no fluctuations. I've even streamed games (utilizing upload speeds) and monitored a rock solid, steady bitrate upload to the ingest servers for the streaming service.I can handle playing with a higher-ish ping. What I can't handle, is playing with a violently unstable ping. And this very product has corrected that & I couldn't be happier.Noted: I purchased the Pass-through version so that I can still utilize the outlet that it would otherwise be taking up. But I have noticed that although the pass-through still allows you plug something into it, the sheer bulky size of the adapter made it so that I couldn't plug my second power-brick into the second outlet due to the, also bulky, insulation around the plug. It has, in my case, rendered the second outlet useless, negating the effectiveness of it even being a pass-through. Smaller plugs such as lamps or fans will still fit. This all comes down to your situation and outlet setup, so just keep this in mind!Also noted: Educate yourself on internet speeds and equipment ratings before buying the "big numbers" thinking they will make your internet "faster". This product was rated for up to 2000Mbps with gigabit ports. What you will get in your resulting speedtest is YOUR INTERNET SPEED minus REAL WORLD INTERFERENCE/BOTTLENECKS/SLOWDOWNS. Caps lock for emphasis. Ratings are what the product is good for, meant to be used to determine what product is best for your application. (bigger =/= better) If you don't have gigabit connections, you won't magically get them from using this product, etc. Shop smart!& please, do NOT plug these into power-bricks, that's not how these are meant to be used. Plug them into the wall. Quality power-bricks tend to have fuses and features in them for protection that can hinder the performance of this product. Cheap, rinky-dink power-bricks might be okay. But please just listen to the manufacturer when they tell you how not to use their product.Thanks for reading, I hope this helped someone!