Reddit mentions of AV500 Powerline ac Wi-Fi Kit

Yeah that really sucks, i'm looking to get a PC anyway which is why i want to get this powerline thing sorted so i can decide if i need a pci card or not.

Sorry but I am kind of confused, for this product it states that is dual band using 2g and 5g but you are saying that is it using neither because it is wired ethernet? What is the purpose of it being dual band in the first place then? It will use the connection from my orginal router regardless of it being wifi or wired wouldn't it?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WPA4530KIT-Powerline-Extender-Multiple/dp/B019FM3FQY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503012658&sr=8-1&keywords=powerline+dual+band

I'll go over a few of the basic methods that we've found successful. Last week we had to fit a 4 story house with a combination homeplugs and repeaters because he refused to install wiring so we got to try out some home networking equipment.

I usually push for proper cabling, but some cases wiring is not an option.

Option 1 -
Homeplugs/Powerline. IF these work they are the best option after wiring. They don't always work, it does depend on your home wiring but generally they are pretty good. All brands have a wireless kit which includes one wired and one wireless device, this is what you probably need. And you can add more wireless points around your house if needs be.

Devolos tend to be the most reliable
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Devolo-Wi-Fi-Powerline-Starter-Access/dp/B00C5IA4TW/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1463659721&sr=1-4&keywords=devolo+homeplugs+wireless

Faster version - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Devolo-Powerline-Starter-Extender-Repeater/dp/B00OZDO8RE/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1463659798&sr=1-1&keywords=devolo+homeplugs+wireless

Although TP Link is a good brand and are very good value

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WPA4220KIT-Powerline-Configuration-Smartphone/dp/B00DHB2T44/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1463659917&sr=1-2&keywords=tplink+powerline+wifi

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WPA4530-Powerline-Extender-Multiple/dp/B019FM3FQY/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1463659886&sr=1-6&keywords=tplink+powerline+ac


Option 2 New router.
Don't expect miracles with a new router unless the old router is very poor. You can put a 100 antennas on one but if there's too much interference or your walls are made of concrete they won't help much. For home purposes the brand I have had most luck with in increasing range is Asus, and its what i use at home. I have an OLD dual band one which does the job, you may look to buy an AC model.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008O56HXC/ref=psdc_430579031_t3_B00DES2FQW

Option 3 - Wireless repeater.
WiFi repeaters do half the WiFi speed if they use the same channel to repeat. So you need to get a dual band one to maximise the speed (assuming your router is dual band also). If its AC speed even better. We used this model successfully in the 4 floor house and got very good speeds.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-RE355-Universal-Extender-Adjustable/dp/B01ABNLHH0/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1463660533&sr=1-3&keywords=tp+link+repeater


Any questions feel free to call.

If you are having huge issues with WiFi not reaching the room you are maybe look in to a powerline system for that room, I am using one right now and I am really happy with the difference because my house doesn’t really have an option to run an Ethernet cable that far from router to my room - TP-Link TL-WPA4530KIT 2-Port AC750... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B019FM3FQY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf