TP-Link AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Kit Setup and Review

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In this video, we take a look at the TP-Link AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Kit. As well as getting it unboxed, I show you how to set everything up and then perform some tests to compare it with the likes of Ethernet and Wi-Fi. At the end, you'll hear my final thoughts on whether this kit is worth it if you are looking to set up a powerline network for yourself.
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Contents of this video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:37 - The packaging
1:32 - The unboxing
2:10 - The setup
4:22 - The results
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@bio10155 3 жыл бұрын

Finally - someone who has compared ALL connections I was wanting to see! Thank you 😊

@norbsautos Жыл бұрын

Great vid, nice and clear instructions. Thanks for your effort!

@mikeshepherd6090 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful review and tutorial - many thanks! 👍

@Nj3004_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. It was very helpful

@k9kaf 2 жыл бұрын

This was very useful for me, I bought the kit as Wifi is poor in certain areas of the house. I am totally useless with anything slightly technical but your instructions were very clear and I'm up and running. Thank you very much

@tonycarey9731 2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts entirely. Simple, clearly spoken and jargon free.

@user-gd3gn1ey7l 7 ай бұрын

Can't get 3 lights won't pair

@Hunter_IRL 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate - made it super easy. All set up 😎

@Jonnydog1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review and comprehensive, thanks.

@akshayhadke2588 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful. Great work.

@dane458 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@michaelcraigen4325 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@richardryan7276 Ай бұрын

Great video worked straight away thanks

@48Nugget Жыл бұрын

Very useful. Very comprehensive, clear and easy to understand. Thank you.

@Umutboray Жыл бұрын

Hi!Can you tell me how long is that ethernet cable in the box?I cant find any info about it? Is it kong enough?

@48Nugget Жыл бұрын

@@Umutboray The 2 ethernet cables which came with our units were both 2 metres long.

@Evaggelist 18 күн бұрын

amazing video !!! congrats

@DMSJagXK 6 ай бұрын

Worked brilliantly for me. Now have good WiFi on every part of my property, including in the outbuildings.

@bradleymaddy7380 3 ай бұрын

That’s why I’m here. I built a barn 30’ from my house. I have the adapter kit but still messing with it. I don’t think that they are paired correctly. I’ll try again

@ceonach 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you.

@Dan-wq8id Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, helpful 👍

@indy-arctic 3 жыл бұрын

Thankuuu this was very helpful❤️❤️

@boisies9608 3 жыл бұрын

This video deserves more views

@zerack1949 3 жыл бұрын

True

@ViciusOffical 3 жыл бұрын

Fax

@NightmareSWGOH 3 жыл бұрын

Do i need to buy anything else after i buy the AV-600 starter kit? or will i be able to spread the wifi with what they give me?

@andrewjellis7962 2 жыл бұрын

I got this kit last week as I wanted to play PS4 online in my man cave up the top of my garden Let me say game on…. Brilliant cost £40 from curry’s totally amazing

@65belton Ай бұрын

Excellent review. I live in an apartment, does it work well if I had to connect it in my garage which is circa four storeys down?

@MartinParnham 2 жыл бұрын

Silly question but if you press the WPS button on your router to sync your wi fi connection, do you still need to so the first bit where you pair it?

@johnlowe-tq6ey 5 ай бұрын

Not very tech savvy so this was a god send....THANKS !!!

@Mr-ni2cc 3 жыл бұрын

With those download speeds was that with GIG connection?

@Rapid_GT 2 жыл бұрын

Which TP - Link or any other powerline adaptor using ethernet would you recommend for PS5 ?

@benji784florentino 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, helped me make up my mind. Quick question, i already have a virgin booster, will using this booster complicated or slow down the general speed of the internet? Not sure if that makes sense.

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

I can't say for sure as I don't use a booster myself but I wouldn't imagine it would cause any issues.

@stephenhamill8907 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, I've just got hold of the 3 pack kit got it 2nd hand, but bought it before I realised this only runs on 2.4 ghz, my question is that my router (bt) throws out both 2.4 and 5 ghz, will it still work or will I have to do something else?

@lykenth08 3 ай бұрын

Hiya, can I pair a netgear an tp-link adapter or do they need to be the same brand? Grate video tutorial too, clear an to the point 🎉

@realgg.offical Жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Quick question. My ps5 game's r lagging. Do u think this device would help? Cheers

@MrBobWareham Жыл бұрын

Is it 2.4 GHz? As our router is Duel band 2.4 and 5.0Ghz,thanks, liked the video very helpful.

@andrebrizan511 3 жыл бұрын

Can i extend my powerline network if i bought a second kit?

@kevx50 7 ай бұрын

Would the AV600 extender work in my loft if my router is on the ground floor or is it best to get the AV1000 - my house is 3 levels.

@stevevickers2129 3 ай бұрын

Done everything right. All the lights are on but the TP-Link address does not show up on our devices. Any thoughts?

@Augustus171 3 жыл бұрын

I brought one..same 600 one but I didn't get a adaptor...when contacted they said the extender has a inbuilt adpater...but it doesn't get Connected...any help?

@moby1388 Жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks. I am out of ports on my router. Can I plug the LAN cable into a network switch port instead of the router?

@TonyFarrelly Жыл бұрын

Yes, I use mine through a network switch and no issues.

@richardstaples75 Жыл бұрын

Does it matter that the connected outlets are on the same electrical panel circuit?

@justinbest9429 3 жыл бұрын

I have a load of tp link smart bulbs around my house and I think maybe my router is strained because when I go from one bulb to the next or switch them all on together or maybe a routine is activated not always do all the bulbs come on like they should, my Google assistant actually says things like living light could not be reached, would this be useful. I think I need a hub dedicated to just my bulbs really 🤔

@SpacedOdyssey 6 ай бұрын

Hi there ,I already have a Solwise Powerline Network but just want to extend the wifi Range of our Virgin Hub3 i. Any suggestions of what to buy

@user-oc5mk9od8g 2 ай бұрын

I have tried the TP Link AV 600. I needed to extend to my metal garage 120 feet behind my house. It worked intermittently at best and only on a clear day with the door OPEN to my garage.... I was also using it for wasted my money! Now I'm looking again...

@susiea1419 2 жыл бұрын

I have done this and use as Ethernet and it is always disconnecting - driving me insane as I have to climb under the desk and press the button yet again and restart it. Any ideas. We use Mac everything. Great when it does work but when the computer goes to sleep or I am not using my phone or tablet for a few minutes it all goes off. HELP please.

@xces_fn 2 жыл бұрын

I have exactly those same White walls

@shadowwalker8741 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to keep both units plugged into wall sockets, or can you plug them into extensions?

@TonyFarrelly Жыл бұрын

It's better to have them both plugged into wall sockets so the signal is being sent and received on the exact same circuit but using extenders does work - but I would try to at least keep the smaller plug using a wall socket if possible. I have tried multiple variations of this and get less/minimum connection issues when using wall sockets with both plugs.

@johnnyneutron1530 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I live in a very rural area and the internet we get is 5mb/sec however WiFi barely even gets a tenth of that. I’m hoping this will help create a more stable and reliable connection

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it works out well for you Danny.

@lindamarionb 2 ай бұрын

Hi I have bought this kit, I understand the smaller unit goes into my wifi router with cable, and the larger unit into a normal electric socket and the wifi signal goes through the electric circuit. So I will plug this in the kitchen on an exterior facing wall as I have a wireless battery operated spotlight camera out there. But I also have an add on wireless camera on the summerhouse about 50 ft away from main house but still has electric power provided by same circuit/fuse board. Which add on extender do I need to buy to plug in in the summerhouse to get this add on wireless camera to work please ? Both cameras use lithium non rechargeable batteries which should last 2 years but feed back says only really last 1 year but because of the weak wifi signal they are flat in 36 hours 🙄😤 so I am hoping this system through the electric circuit will solve the problems.

@Fallahh 2 жыл бұрын

Just step mine up, came with two small devices instead of a large and a small? Ordered the kit. So far they seem to be nothing special, heats up pretty good and had to re link them after I turned my Xbox off.

@opkasamuss5585 5 ай бұрын

Is it useful when working from home ? Asking because my router is downstairs

@Je..ssi0 Ай бұрын

It's likely me but you talk so fast... this is really useful for someone who hasn't got a clue but I still don't understand it all.

@h-dawg969 2 ай бұрын

I was going to buy one of these as I need to iprove the wifi that is coming into my studio room. The studio is across the garden outside of the main house. It has it's own fuse box in it so does that mean it wouldnt work? The router is in the main house. If you (or anyone in the coments who knows) could let me know that'll be ideal. I have an Ethernet lead that is long enough to go from the house to the studio, so I could hardwire my desktop, but then I'll still have the same issues regarding the weak wifi reaching my Macbook, tablet etc. If this won't suffice, then it there some sort of aerial that I can simply connect via the ethernet lead, that will just boost the signal in the studio room? Cheers

@MaxMcDermott-wl1vr Ай бұрын

If my internet is running 100ms will this make it a lot faster during gaming?

@662dodz 2 жыл бұрын

Power light on the big adapter isn't blinking when I press please help me bud

@aakashjshah 3 жыл бұрын

Will it work over circa 40m range from router to summerhouse in garden? Thanks

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid I don't have a long enough distance to test this, but 40m is quite a long way so I wouldn't be surprised if you saw some drop outs to be honest.

@Jay-wz6jd Жыл бұрын

Will they be ok for gameing

@shawnrosspeters 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review and how to. It would be interesting to see if the same variances occur with higher speeds like 200, 600 and gigabit download speeds.

@edisuryachandra9661 Жыл бұрын

the ethernet ports only support 100Mbps, so there is no way it could pass on 200, 600, and gigabits

@T94869 Жыл бұрын

@@edisuryachandra9661 where are you getting this information from? I have the av500 and it goes up to 500

@richardroberts1594 3 жыл бұрын

Does this effect packet loss and can you plug this into an Extension cable

@skyscrapers524 3 жыл бұрын

no u can't put it into an extension cable, it won't work properly

@HookSniffer 3 жыл бұрын

Mine isn't working :( I can't get it linked to my application

@markhardacre1 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to disable the WiFi component of it? Do you just long press the WiFi button??

@markhardacre1 2 жыл бұрын

I essentially want it to behave asa powerline adapter as I believe it’s causing WiFi interference (essentially halving the bandwidth…

@sulaimaan80 2 жыл бұрын

My ps5 can’t find the extender network how do I fix this

@eddiekytia 2 жыл бұрын

I just came across your channel and subscribed I hope maybe you can help me since I know nothing about computers or internet service. I just got the ring pro 2 and it only has 1 bar of wifi heres my setup. My ring is outside front door then you come in and go up a flight of stairs to another door then 15 ft in is my optimum router. What would be the best way and product to get better wifi to my ring pro 2 under 150 dollars. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

@hariswahla5110 3 жыл бұрын

Can I put it on a extension cord and it’ll work both things ??

@AYZLDN 2 жыл бұрын

I tried its weak

@dragonboots4427 3 жыл бұрын

If your just using the ethernet, do you still have to mess with the internet? Or once it's paired and both wired will it work straight away?

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

Nope need to mess with anything else. Just pair them up the once and you're good to go.

@dragonboots4427 3 жыл бұрын

@@homenetworkgeek192 thank you! Nice and simple

@dragonboots4427 3 жыл бұрын

Is it also maxed at 100mbs? Is the 1000 the exact same also? And is it worth the upgrade, I pay for 200mbs not sure if to buy this one or the 1000

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

Looking on the box it says it supports up to 300 Mbps on Wi-Fi so you should be fine.

@edisuryachandra9661 Жыл бұрын

@@homenetworkgeek192 that is absolutely impossible, the ethernet port is only 100Mbps and there is no way an N300 2.4GHz wifi will transmit 300Mbps, not even close, in this video your internet speed via LAN on router is about 55, but you only get 43 on this device wifi, that prooves everything

@laraibali9379 2 жыл бұрын

How many pc can I conect plzz ??

@emperorsean1 3 жыл бұрын

Should you turn it off when your not using it? Does it run out of battery?

@lowkey8929 2 жыл бұрын

it runs on electricity not batteries

@makaron-rq7uz 2 жыл бұрын

hi I connected via 2nd option wps and I still don't have Internet. If I connect directly to router via lan cable everything works but when I connect via extender my laptop shows a message "connection limited". Didn't try the first option yet maybe it will eventually work🤞

@techmaster170 2 жыл бұрын

The wps option is to just gather the ssid name of your existing network and password so the wifi it emits has the same ssid (wifi name) and password. The one will need to be plugged into your router wired lan port to provide an internet connection.

@m1ndsetstudio 8 ай бұрын

@techmaster170 how long does it normally take. Mines been blinking for about 5 mins now

@maalr4466 2 жыл бұрын

is there any reason my powerline led switches off 5 minutes after successfully pairing?

@lowkey8929 2 жыл бұрын

could be in power saving mode perhaps?

@mykuhh7415 3 жыл бұрын

My internet keeps saying no internet found... how do I fix this :/

@sidharthsarawgi 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone knows how to fix it?

@662dodz 2 жыл бұрын

Can you just plug out the the big plug and bring it wherever you need faster WiFi?? BTW thank you bud

@MichaelCampbell-nk3lk 3 жыл бұрын

Is.it 5ghz

@hauliesleap 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to use two AV600s? One on one side of the house and the other on the 3rd floor?

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

You get two in the pack anyway. One needs to be close to your router as the two need to be connected, and you can then put the other somewhere else in the house.

@lawracleslp1808 Жыл бұрын

What if I don’t have a router

@richwalker659 3 жыл бұрын

I've lost the password card that came with it, can anyone advise

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

Try logging in to the admin interface by browsing to the IP address of the powerline adapter and using "admin" as the default password.

@denniskapungwe 9 ай бұрын

I was waiting to hear the wifi range test result...😢

@sophieyang7284 3 жыл бұрын

Good review. Would you like to do some honest reviews for our network devices? How to contact you, Chris?

@makifaale8325 3 жыл бұрын

Okay me names Chris

@edisuryachandra9661 Жыл бұрын

I think you just tested it in ideal condition, no interference, same circuit, same breaker, in real world there are lots of obstacles a powerline can not handle

@carolinewhite464 9 ай бұрын

So if using wifi i dont have to connect the ethernet cable from large adapter to my laptop ? Tech phobe 😂

@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968 4 ай бұрын

Will the extender remember my Wi Fi network address and password as I unplug it and move it to its desired low single part of the house? I just bought the AV200 second-hand on eBay, to be honest it looks unused and I can see why. The instructions are totally useless. This is worse than Chinglish. There's a micro CD ROM that I cannot be bothered with and various contradicting written instructions, all claiming to be Quick Start guide.

@xzonoz087 3 жыл бұрын

How long are the internet cables

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

I can't remember exactly but they were definitely a decent length.

@olly7248 2 жыл бұрын

Cat 5 printed on the cable 🤔

@Dz0n1213 10 ай бұрын

1:56 it's cat5, its written on the cable, u can clearly see it 😂

@samberry005 3 жыл бұрын

I got two smaller ones instead of one big one small

@samberry005 3 жыл бұрын

@Hokage Naruto Uzumaki I know that know lmao your one month late

@Fallahh 2 жыл бұрын

I received the same and I bought the KIT as specified on Amazon.

@dvourgibby Жыл бұрын

This doesn’t work I need some help please

@johnhealy9231 3 жыл бұрын

Says cat 5

@HvHNub Жыл бұрын

I’m getting 0.5mbps

@lucase3047 8 ай бұрын

Powerline disappoints 98% of the time. Tried it also on a very clean group wired with 2.5mm2. No potential intrusion devices like a fridge or anything at all. And its performance is absolutely abysmal.

@kelvinkersey5058 3 жыл бұрын

I think tp-link are atrocious. So many variants and serial numbers, do they all work together? In my case no, endless endless faffing around pressing buttons (not only is that mysterious front button hard to find but the funny little icons are printed i white ink on white plastic. It's as if tp had a board meeting to work out how they could be as awkward as possible. Their response on the facebook pages is sloooow, their dedicated support line is hopeless. One of them literally told me to switch it off and switch it on again, another to get a new cable, and then that there was a problem with the laptop. A new cable and a different laptop later and we still had no ethernet. Avoid tp-link, waste of time

@totopcat 3 жыл бұрын

I needed to slow down your speaking. Learner takes time to process information. Presenter already understands the input. Good content. Explained thoroughly though