TP-Link AV2000 Powerline Ethernet Adapter TL-PA9020P KIT - Powerline Network Adapter, Passthrough, 2x2 MIMO, 2 Gigabit Ports, Ethernet Over Power, Plug Pair & Play, Power Saving, Free Expert Help

I purchased these powerline adapters after our development ditched DSL for AT&T Fiber. Now that I had 1 GB of speed, I wanted to improve the throughput of the older TP-Link powerline adapters I'd been using for over 12 years! They worked pretty well, but tose were limited to 200 Mbps (TP-Link AV200) and sometimes had to be reset to regain connectivity.The AV2000 is a major upgrade. They have a maximum speed of 2 Gbps, MIMO, an additional Ethernet port on the bottom of the unit and a passthrough AC in the unit itself. They have never disconnected from each other and provide a fast, stable way to distribute a signal to an area that can't receive wireless or that would benefit from the higher bandwidth of aa wired connection. As an example, I use them to connect a TV to an Apple TV 4K on our patio where wireless isn't strong enough for a reliable connection. The difference in performance over the AV200 is night and day.These are a major upgrade from what I was using, but then again, the ones I had were purchased in 2013. If I have a criticism, it's that they are twice as large as the AV200's I was using. If you plug a device into the AC passthrough, it becomes pretty bulky. It makes hiding the device a bit more challenging and requires at least a few inches of depth to hide it behind a piece of furniture. In exchange for the drawback, the performace of the AV2000 is sensational and makes extending your network a very simple chore!

Don’t let the name "AV2000" mislead you—while it implies gigabit or even 2-gigabit speeds, you won’t quite reach those numbers in real-world conditions. However, the Ethernet speeds are still very fast and more than capable of handling streaming, gaming, and general connectivity needs across your home.What makes these powerline adapters shine is their convenience. Running dedicated Ethernet cables through ceilings, floors, or multiple walls is often impractical. These devices let you set up a high-performance wired network without cutting drywall or making permanent changes to your home. It's a clean, non-invasive solution that just works.Setup is completely plug-and-play. You don’t need to install any software or configure settings. Simply plug one unit into a wall outlet near your router and connect it via Ethernet. Then, plug the other unit into an outlet near the device you want to connect—whether that’s a smart TV, game console, or printer—and you’re done. It's that easy.There is a basic utility provided that lets you monitor the adapters, check firmware versions, and update them if needed, but it’s not required for setup or everyday use.Overall, I’m very pleased with the TP-Link AV2000 kit. It’s reliable, fast, and makes extending wired connections in your home incredibly easy. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone who needs better connectivity without the hassle of physical network cabling.

Purchased product to provide internet access to devices in remote areas without fishing ethernet lines through walls by utilizing electrical outlets. Internet will still work if one adapter is on the 1st floor and the 2nd adapter is plugged in the 2nd floor on separate circuits, just remember to press the pair button on both devices (one adapter must ethernet cable to device providing internet). Adapter speed is limited by buyers internet plan and has max speed cap of 2000mbps i.e. adapter will not magically provide 2k speed if internet plan is only for 300mbps. Personally only got around 100+ mbps steadily (which mirrors other reviewers' results) which is much better than much better than 20 mbps wireless and 1000 latency. Downloads, home and security devices can function surprisingly well at 100mbps. Tried shield and unshielded cable with no speed change. Despite product marketing, it's unlikely adapter will ever reach max advertised speed based on extensive testing info found online. Device is just tall enough to make the 2nd receptacle in an electrical outlet unusable for standard 3 prong plugs (obstructs ground port but skinny/slim 3 prong type plugs will fit). 15 amp outlet is built into the device's face but prefer not using it because the device is already hot to the touch. Be aware the two included ethernet cables are only 6ft.Those who want to fully utilize their high speed internet plan should look into different technology like moca or commit to opening up the walls and fish ethernet cables properly, else be okay with looking at cables running along the walls/floor.

Very much worth the money if you're gaming with lag spikes and net jitter on WiFi. Comes with 2 Ethernet cables. Instantly picked the network up without pushing the button to set the connection up.-you will massively drop mbps like 400 to100 but the connection is cleaner than trying to play over WiFi. Realistically you only need a clean 3mbps upload and download for fps games anyway not including ping.-worked fine from down stairs to upstairs on a separated circuit. Meaning the connection ran through 2 different breakers fine.- soo far was stable during gameplay and regular use. Download speed wasn't tested for files.