TP-Link TL-PA8033PKIT AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough 2x2 MIMO Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, Powerline Network Adapters with 3 Gigabit Ports for Smart TVs or Game Consoles, No Configuration Required

Review of TP-Link TL-PA8033PKIT. I purchased this powerline kit to use with my new Freely internet based TV located in an upstairs room. Having already tried a wi-fi extender with little success & not wanting the hassle of routing an ethernet cable between floors I decided powerline was the best option. As our house is an early 70's build & still using the original red & black wiring I wasn't sure how well powerline would work, but I'm pleased to say that it works a treat. My connection speeds are exactly the same through powerline as they are when plugged directly into my router & I can now enjoy my Freely TV without any picture freezing or connection dropout. As this version has three ethernet ports I now also have a wired connection for my PC & internet radio in the same room. Speeds will vary depending on the wiring in your home, I was lucky in getting a good result but others may find it doesn't work for them if they have split circuits between floors going to separate consumer units for example. It probably helps that this powerline device uses all 3 wires, Live, Neutral & Earth for its data path, lesser versions only use Live & Neutral, so it's worth the extra spend for this feature alone. My only criticism of this unit would be the location of the three ethernet ports exiting out of the top of the plug, it would have been far neater & more convenient if they'd been located at the bottom, they also get quite warm in use. Because these units are not wi-fi you cannot use the TP-Link Tether app to customise your settings, instead there is a Utility on the TP-Link website that you can download on to your PC which will let you access the device settings, I've only used it to turn off all the LED's on both plugs. Overall a great device that has given me a reliable & more secure wired connection vs wi-fi for my devices.

Never used these kinds of devices before, and after some research, I opted for the TP-Link TL-PA8033PKIT AV1300 model. I've been using it now for roughly 2 months, and have been pleasantly surprised by the result. The signal I'm getting, which unfortunately is capped by the adapter well below what you'd expect from Ethernet speeds direct from your router, is more than enough to play YouTube in high definition, and stream content from the likes of Netflix, Disney+, and the Sky Sports web browser app without buffering issues. I like to watch my shows when I do my long runs on the treadmill, and I can do so now without my videos pausing to buffer. Now, why powerline adapters? Because I researched a range of options before arriving at this one. Our house has solid brick walls coupled with layers of insulation, which is a nightmare for Wi-Fi signals. The hope was to get a decent Ethernet connection in a garden shed, and unfortunately, running an Ethernet cable from the house to the shed just wasn't feasible in our case. Too many holes needing to be drilled, through those aforementioned thick stone walls. And whilst our Wi-Fi signal reached the shed, it was patchy at best. Video streaming worked, but the quality was awful; I could barely watch Snooker on the BBC iPlayer, for example, without facing the dreaded spinning buffering wheel every minute or so. That's when I researched these 'powerline' adapters. And I’ll be honest: I thought they’d be a waste of time and money. Glad I was wrong. Mine works, doing all the things they suggest you not do when setting them up. The adapter connects to the main router using a Network Switch, I don't have a baldy notion if the house's electrical wiring causes interference, and the adapter that lives in the shed is plugged into a surge-protected gang socket. Setting them up was as easy as hitting 'Pair'. It hasn’t run hot, its signal hasn’t dipped once; it’s been a solid addition to the shed that has, more-or-less, solved whatever connectivity issues we had before. From this adapter, I'm running three Ethernet cables: a Wi-Fi range extender which has more-or-less fixed the stability issue of Wi-Fi in the shed and also extends our signal across the garden, a mini PC I use to watch my streaming services when I use the treadmill, and an Ethernet-to-USB C cable so I can hard-wire my phone and tablet. The pass-through plug has also been useful, and in it, I’ve got a plug with two USB 3.1A sockets and two USB-C sockets. One of the 3.1A sockets powers the TV’s Chromecast without issue, and the other provides a charging lead for an old phone my brother uses as a camera when he’s playing dart matches online. Now, hindsight is 20/20 as they say. At the time I bought this, the model that comes equipped with a Wi-Fi option was a little more expensive. I should have just gone with it. The Wi-Fi range booster I mentioned further up does the same thing, and ended up costing slightly less, but I should have just opted for the Wi-Fi model. You live and learn.

Used to enhance download speed to Xbox. It didn’t pair the first time. Has improved speed to Xbox but doing a download speed test at the Xbox, not a significant increase.

I picked up this TP-Link powerline kit mainly because running Ethernet cables through the house was starting to feel like a DIY project I was not emotionally prepared for. After setting it up and using it for a while, I’d say it’s one of those products that quietly solves a very specific problem really well. Setup really is as simple as advertised. Plug one adapter into a wall socket near your router, connect it with Ethernet, then plug the second one into the room you want internet in. No software drama, no complicated configuration, just instant pairing. That alone already makes it feel like a win. When it works well, the performance is genuinely impressive. I’ve used it for gaming, streaming, and general work, and the connection is stable enough that you stop thinking about it, which is exactly what you want from internet infrastructure. Speeds obviously depend on your home wiring, but in my case it was a noticeable improvement over weak Wi-Fi in distant rooms. The multiple Gigabit ports on the receiver unit are a nice bonus. Being able to plug in a console, TV, or PC directly without needing a separate switch is really convenient, especially in a living room setup. It basically turns one wall socket into a small wired network hub. The passthrough socket is also genuinely useful. Losing a power outlet would’ve been annoying, so having it built in means you’re not sacrificing functionality just to improve your internet. Small detail, big quality of life improvement. That said, powerline adapters are a bit unpredictable by nature. They’re heavily dependent on your home’s electrical wiring, so results can vary room to room. In the best case, it feels almost like proper Ethernet. In less ideal setups, speeds can dip or fluctuate a bit, especially if the circuit is noisy or older. Heat and size are also worth mentioning, these aren’t tiny devices, and they do warm up slightly during heavy use. Nothing alarming, just something to be aware of if you’re plugging them into tight spaces. But overall, they’re a brilliant workaround for poor Wi-Fi coverage or inconvenient router placement. Much easier than drilling, much more stable than Wi-Fi extenders in many cases, and very low effort to get running. Overall, this is a strong solution for improving wired connectivity in awkward parts of the house. Not flawless, but incredibly useful when your home layout and Wi-Fi signal aren’t cooperating.

Excellent plug and play powerline adapters allowing you to deliver a wired internet connection to anywhere in your home where there is a standard UK 3-pin plug, via your mains ring circuit. One of the adapters in this set has a single ethernet port (which I used to connect to my router), the other has 3 ethernet ports which enable you to connect 3 devices to your broadband via an ethernet cable. I'm currently using two of the ports for a TV and a games console, with a third spare one ready if I ever want to add another device in the same location. Very easy to set up and works straight out of the box. As an added bonus, as these are the 'passthrough' type of adapter, you don't lose the plug socket you plug each adapter into as they have their own 'passthrough' socket on the outside, so you can plug anything you want into that. Very pleased with these so far!

Easy to set up, you can usually just plug and play with these and they'll give you good speeds out of the box. However after about a year they kept dropping connection to each other on a weekly basis, and the only solution was a full reset of both items via the TP Link app. After 2 years of use, one of the items has completely stopped working.

I got this new TP-Link set as my old ones in my garage craft room were buzzing and constantly kept dropping the connection to my pc. These new ones connected within 2 minutes of being out of the box and my computer connects to the internet as if it’s right next to the router. I’m very happy and would highly recommend this set to anyone needing a connection in another space where you can’t use a cable. All that’s required is that the adapter is on the same electrical ring as your router, you then have to pair the two parts after connecting with the cable to the router, then once paired plug the adapter in to a socket in the room where you need a good connection. Easy setup and a very stable connection, I’m really happy….

Worked great then suddenly no lights. on one of them. Happened 2 years after purchase. Its almost as though its built in. Had to go back to my old 500's,

الفكرة جيدة انك تتخلص من التمديد والأسلاك ولكن.. لاحظت انه تنخفض سرعة الإنترنت على حسب استخدام الكهرباء في البيت يعني مثلا حطيته اسفل المفتاح حق لمبة الغرفة...اول ما افتح النور السرعة تنخفض للنصف طفي النور السرعة ترجع تطلع ...وهكذا

Bought this to upgrade from my old Netgear ethernet extender that was getting 350-400mbs, my Internet speed is 500mbs. The new TP-Link was only getting 40-50mbs which was a big disappointment for what money it is.

1 year and half working only... It's now not working and making a buzzy noise when we plug it...

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Die TP-Link Powerline Adapter sind wirklich schnell eingerichtet und machen einen wertigen eindruck auch wenn ich finde das Sie recht groß sind. Es ist das GB Set somit nur in UK und Ireland etc. einsetzbar.