Extra Value 200Mbps Powerline Adapter - Twin Pack (Quickfind: 160665)

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Extra Value 200Mbps Powerline Adapter - Twin Pack



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Will this work with other brands of Homeplug Adapter?

What software is required? Is it possible to use these products with MACs and Linux based machines?

Somebody asked the question about coexistence with other HomePlug Adapters. According to the manual, also the chip maker website: http://www.intellon.com/support/documentation.php this product conforms to HomePlug AV 1.0 protocol standards. So it should co-exist with other existing HomePlug 1.0 adapters. BTW the chip used is the Intellion INT6300.

Only Windows software is supplied on the mini CD. But it is only needed to setup a private network or partition your networks so you can exclude your devices from public view. i.e if your neighbors also have the HomePlugs and uses the default network name out of the box. Does work with Linux OS computers by setting-up using the NMK (Network Membership Key) buttons to setup. I believe it should be the same for Macs too but have not tested. You can alway borrow a friends Windows laptop to do a one time configuration with the Windows utility.

Hi, Is this a certified Homeplug 1.0 device? Will it co-exisit with Homeplug (85Mbps) devices? Is there a technical PDF on this deveice available? Cheers, Max.

[Andy H]

This will coexist alongside 85Mbps devices, but they won't communicate. The sppeds have to be the same - our 85Mbps version if you already have that speed adapters is QF 150039.

I have a problem with the software - the adapter works fine, but the software comes up with a 'library missing' message and I cannot see or modify the worgroup names.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I have a problem with the software - the adapter works fine, but the software comes up with a 'library missing' message and I cannot see or modify the worgroup names.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Update: the file missing seems to be 'PLCMP532.sys' based on the 'Diagnostics' tab.

Can anyone help me?

Are these OK to use with XBox 360?

[Paren]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Are these OK to use with XBox 360?

Yeah, it should be fine with a 360.

Cheers.

hi,

people in the past have complained about the size of these plugs, please could anyone provide specific dimensions of the units?

Can several of these be used on a single network (why no single units available?)? I'd like to replace a wireless network with these i.e. one connected to the ADSL router, then one on each of 2 PCs. It's a shame I'd have to buy 2 pairs to get the 3 units I need, but would it work? Thanks.

Will these work with Zyxel PLA-401 200mbps adapters (QF: 132753 )?

The information on the Zyxel website seems to contradict what is stated above:

"The PLA-400, PLA-401 and P-660HWP support the new HomePlug AV specificaiton giving speeds up to 200 Mbps, whereas the PL-100 supports the older HomePlug 1.0 specification for speeds up to 85 Mbps."

Are these Ebuyer 200mbps adapters AV or 1.0 ?

If they are 1.0 then according to Zyxel they should only be able to reach 85Mbps?

I have the same issue, mine simply won't 'find' each other and I put this down to the PLCMP532.sys being missing... Where can I find this file/get it to WORK!!

If my walls weren't 2 feet thick and aluminium lined then I would just stick to wireless but that's just hopeless.

[davejsb]

Has anyone had any problems with these losing connection or switching themselves off?

I received two today and all appeard well until I started to move some files around the network.

After a couple of minutes this causes the data light to go off on one or both of the homeplugs, and one of the units even appeared to lose power completely (all of the lights went out despite it still being plugged in etc).

Is this normal behaviour i wonder? Or is it overheating etc?

[drc15]

I have the 200 versions, and they work well with Xbox360.

I leave mine on all the time and they are fine.

But I have just purchased another set, and I could not get them to speak to the original pair.

I have now sorted it. the manual says hold the button down on the new 'adder' for more than 3 seconds, well I did not, it was less than 3 seconds, and then the power led flashes, then do the same on the current adaptor which already has a network.

Let it do it's thing, don't rush it (like I did) then when all the power lights are fully on again, attach you ethernet cable.

Remember: you won't see the ethernet leds flashing unless you have a cable attached!

I have never gotten the software to find the sockets though.

They will also wake PCs on LAN, as my Xbox will wake the Media Centre PC (Win7) up upon request.



Daniel

Hi

I know they both comply with the Powerline 2.0 standard but has anyone actually run these alongside other 200mbps adapters such as the Belkin AV?

Keen to cut costs but I already have 4 belkin powerlines and dont wont any problems.

Thanks

Mark

I have purchased these and am having some problems.

They work fine most of the time, then everynow and then, they drop connection, only for a moment, but enough to cause loss of connection during PC gaming.

it seems to happen mostly when playing one game, so im not sure if its the type/quantity of data that causes the network dropout, or the units are faulty.

Setup as follows.

Router downstairs - homeplug --- homplug upstairs - Switch - PC/Laptop/NAS

When the network drops, the laptop also loses connection. So i took out the switch, and plugged the PC in to the Homeplug direct, this still caused a problem. (so switch problem ruled out)
Laptop was connected to router with wireless, so not a router issue, as still had connection.

Has anyone else had similar issues, does it sound like a faulty set.

thinking back, when i first plugged in the devices, they communicated fine, but one didnt have a data light working, this has since started to work.

I'm thinking of getting a replacement, but im worried i'll have a similar problem. do they sound faulty ?

are these compatible with the comtrend plugs supplied by bt as part of my bt vision package.
ie could they form part of a single network?

Users need to be aware that these Homeplug devices severely interfere with Radio Communications and Reception.

Be prepared for a visit from investigators from the regulator Ofcom, who will require the removal of these devices when found, and in some cases prosecutions do follow.

A Licenced Radio Amateur.

I agree with the severe nature of the interference these devices cause, as I have been on the receiving end of it. If you do interfere with a user of the shortwave bands (and that's not just radio amateurs) you will have to remove the devices and you won't get a refund.

These units use almost prehistoric 'technology' to transfer data through the mains wiring, something it is totally unsuitable for, and there are far better ways of doing it.

These devices should not be allowed to be sold in the UK as they contravene EMC regulations, and I fully expect at some point in the future they will be outlawed.

Oh - I wonder why eBuyer won't allow reviews of this nature? They appear to be tampering with the statistics to create a false image of the product. If all the negative reviews were left on site, I wonder if they would still sell these devices??

These unit are illegal they do not comply with EMC reg`s 2006 Essential Requirements and cause severe interference to radio reception of telecommunications equipment on the short wave spectrum. You will no doubt have a visit from OFCOM and be instructed to take them out of service and if you do not do this could be taken to court.

This applies to makes and type of Homeplug.

Ah! I'm not alone. My neighbour bought a pair of these and as soon as he stated sing them my shortwave radio reception suffered terrible interference. I tried moving my radio to different parts of the house, but nothing helped.
I called on my neighbour and showed him the problem, and he said he was going to stop using them anyway as they ran so hot he was worried about them catching fire. Sounds like a pretty rubbish product.

Doesn't matter how well they work or not, because if a neighbour complains about radio interference, Ofcom will require their removal.
Exactly the same as if a local CB radio was wiping out your TV.

"Users need to be aware that these Homeplug devices severely interfere with Radio Communications and Reception.

Be prepared for a visit from investigators from the regulator Ofcom, who will require the removal of these devices when found, and in some cases prosecutions do follow.

A Licenced Radio Amateur."

Roger - G3YBO

Originally Posted by Andy W

Oh - I wonder why eBuyer won't allow reviews of this nature? They appear to be tampering with the statistics to create a false image of the product. If all the negative reviews were left on site, I wonder if they would still sell these devices??

Yes, I noticed that, maybe they have a warehouse full of this junk to get shot of. Not morally very good practice though.

This device is the cause of much interference to HF or Short Wave Radio. Use at your peril (No threat intended or implied!)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Yes, I noticed that, maybe they have a warehouse full of this junk to get shot of. Not morally very good practice though.

If eBuyer are removing poor reviews it makes a joke of the whole review system. I won't take any notice of it again.

see http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/enforcement/plt/
Note particularly "On the evidence, Ofcom has not so far found that there is a breach of the EMC essential requirements. Ofcom has therefore decided against taking further enforcement action at this time."
They have commissioned a study which is expected in November