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Linksys powerline network kit review1/9/2024 The two Apple Extreme units must be daisy-chained (one master and one slave) in this configuration and this is easily accomplished in the Apple Utility program by just following simple plain english directions (no port data or IP address or SMDP configutation to input) BAM. To extend the network to our upstairs we have plugged the Powerline receiver unit into a wall outlet and connected another Apple Extreme by CAT-5 cable to this receiver. Use: We use Apple iMacs and Apple MacBook Pros wireless connection to internet service and computer/printer networking and have extended the range of our wireless network using the following set up: Apple Extreme unit connected by CAT-5 cable to CISCO/Powerline transmitter unit which is conected by CAT-5 cable directly to TWC multi purpose (tv-internet-phone) modem in our downstairs room addition. Set-up: VERY easy, just follow the directions and connect the units EXACTLY as described, don't try to figure it out without reading and following the directions precisely, because it is deceivingly simple, but must be connected and powered up in the right sequence. You MUST NOT plug them into a power strip or any other power source othen than DIRECTLY into the wall outlet. Most failures in the use of these units comes from failing to plug them directly into the wall outlet. As long as there is any contiguous power supply conduit that connects your home outlets (even through the main junction box using a satellite breaker panel) the units will work. Review claim mythbuster: "Units must be connected to outlets on same curcuit breaker." FALSE - We have the transmitter unit connected to an outlet in a room addition that has a separate circuit panel. We only use the units to transmit and receive internet service (not music, video/audio feed or other exotic uses, though the product claims to be able to handle all of these uses) The TWC multi pupose modem connects directly into our TWC cable port in the wall and the Cisco-Linksys transmitter unit is connected to the modem by standard Cat-5 cable and plugs directly (as it must) into a wall outlet for power and transmission of the network signal into the household power grid. Our system is part of an overall setup that includes Time Warner Cable TV-Internet-Phone Service. Here is some plain english perspective based on our exprerience. Shop around and you might be able to pick them up for close to £42.These units work great and have solved many problems with limited range of Apple Extreme Wireless Network hub. But this kit does offer incredible value for money. We aren't fond of the design of the adaptors themselves, since as you can't even reach the socket's power button when the units are plugged in, and the labelling is upside-down. Overall, the Cisco Linksys PLSK400 shows that the outgoing 200Mbps kit is still relevant, especially if you're a little strapped for cash. Even so, seeing as this is essentially last generation kit and is available at bargain basement pricing, slightly slower performance seems reasonable. The read performance isn't quite so on the ball though, rolling in a good 10Mbps slower. Indeed, the write performance in testing wasn't far off many 500Mbps units, such as the D-LINK DHP-501AV. When it comes to performance, the Cisco Linksys PLSK400 kit is behind more contemporary competition, although not as much as you would imagine. Had the plugs been switched 180-degrees then all of these problems would have been resolved. Plus all the icons and labelling is upside-down as well.
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