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TP-Link Powerline WiFi Extender(TL-WPA8631P KIT)- AV1300 Powerline Ethernet Adapter with AC1200 Dual Band WiFi, Gigabit Port, Passthrough, OneMesh, Plug & Play, Ideal for Gaming/4K TV
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Brand | TP-Link |
Hardware Interface | Ethernet |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Product Dimensions | 9.1"L x 7.6"W x 4"H |
Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 1300 Megabits Per Second |
UPC | 845973099770 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
About this item
- WiFi powerline adapter provides powerline transfer speeds up to 1300Mbps, up to dual band 1200Mbps (300Mbps 2.4GHz+867Mbps 5GHz) WiFi; Ideal to be Ethernet extender who can easily go over the walls
- 2 × 2 MIMO - Establishes multiple simultaneous connections for you to enjoy higher powerline speeds and greater stability
- One-Touch Wi-Fi Configuration - One press of the Wi-Fi button copies the network name and password from your router. Any setting changes will be automatically applied to the entire Powerline network
- Extra Power Socket - Get power from the outlet for your other devices with the integrated power socket
- 3 × Gigabit Ports - Provide secure wired networks for desktops, smart TVs or games consoles
- OneMesh - Works with your TP-Link OneMesh router to form a unified mesh network for seamless streaming while moving around your home
- Plug and Play - Set up your powerline network and start enjoying fast, seamless wired/wireless connections in minutes
- Please note that powerline adapters must be deployed in sets of two or more and that Powerline Adapters must be on the same electrical circuit for connectivity. Requires direct outlet plug in. Does not work with surge protectors. Appliances and devices running on the same circuit may affect powerline performance.
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Founded in 1996, TP-Link is a global provider of reliable networking devices and accessories, involved in all aspects of everyday life.
With a proven heritage of stability, performance, and value, TP-Link has curated a portfolio of products that meet the networking needs of all individuals.
Now, as the connected lifestyle continues to evolve, the company is expanding today to exceed the demands of tomorrow.
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What is Powerline?
Powerline units turn your home’s electrical wiring into a wired network, moving data right through your walls and floors.The TL-WPA8631P KIT comes with one WiFi powerline adapter and one wired powerline adapter that plug into any power outlet providing strong wired connections as well as fast WiFi, wherever you need it.
* Powerline adapters must be deployed in sets of two or more. Additonal powerline units are sold separately. TL-WPA8631P KIT is compatible with all TP-Link powerline adapters.
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Reliable, High-speed Network in Every Room
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Extend your network connection with a simple installation without needing to drill or run wires. The Powerline extender extends your network by passing it through your walls and floors with ease at dual-band high-speeds.
OneMesh For Seamless Whole-Home Streaming
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With OneMesh technology, effortlessly create a Mesh network with a single network name for uninterrupted streaming when moving from room to room. Connect the TL-WPA8631P to a OneMesh router for a smart roaming experience managed from the TP-Link Tether app.[2]
2x2 MIMO Technology for Efficient Transmissions
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More Stable, Faster Connections
2x2 MIMO (Multiple Input, Multipe Output) is like adding extra lanes to a highway. It establishes multiple simultaneous connections for you to enjoy higher speeds and greater stability when compared to non-MIMO devices.
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Enhanced Long-Distance Performance
2x2 MIMO together with Beamforming technology offers the benefit of improved coverage throughout your home, particularly for those hard-to-reach outlets that were outside of the wireless range.
Network Setup Made Easy
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One-Touch Wi-Fi Configuration
Instanly copies your network name and password from your router for an fast, easy setup.
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Wi-Fi Auto Sync
Automatically applies any setting changes across the network. Your existing Wi-Fi settings will synchronize to the new extender instantly.
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WiFi signal | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
Easy to install | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | — |
Tech Support | 3.3 | — | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
For gaming | 2.9 | — | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 2.7 |
Easy to use | — | 4.3 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | — |
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data transfer rate | 1300 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 2000 megabits per second | 2000 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second |
data link protocol | Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
hardware interface | ethernet | ethernet | usb | ethernet | ethernet | ethernet |
operating system | — | Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS, Linux2 | Linux, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP | — | — | Supports Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP |
weight | — | 0.1 pounds | 1 pounds | — | 0.1 pounds | 1.25 pounds |
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Technical Details
Brand | TP-Link |
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Series | powerline adapter |
Item model number | TL-WPA8631P KIT |
Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.1 x 7.6 x 4 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.1 x 7.6 x 4 inches |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
ASIN | B08RHZBHTM |
Date First Available | January 20, 2020 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #57 in Powerline Network Adapters |
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Product Description
Wall-Piercing Wi-Fi Extended to Every Outlet AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Kit TL-WPA8631P KIT Don’t Lose an Outlet The passthrough powerline kit can be used like a traditional electrical socket, ensuring no power socket goes to waste. The built-in noise filter helps prevent electrical signal noise from affecting powerline performance. More Gigabit Ethernet Ports, More Devices Equipped with 3× gigabit Ethernet ports, the kit provides wired connections for 4K video, IPTV streaming, lag-free gaming, and more.
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Customers like how easy it is to install the network interface controller adapter. They say it pairs quickly and that it's easy to pair the two units. However, some customers have reported that the speeds are drastically slow. They also say the signal is so slow that the picture is blurry. Customers have different opinions on connectivity, performance, and value.
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Customers find the installation process of the network interface controller adapter to be easy. They mention that it's efficient and that pairing the two units was easy.
"This device was so easy to set up, I plugged the device near the router, waited for the lights to turn green, plugged the WiFi device into the wall..." Read more
"...It was easy to setup as the directions were clear...." Read more
"...This is a half baked, useless product that is not well integrated into the TP-Link product portfolio. Avoid." Read more
"...The setup took five minutes and now I have wifi in my detached garage with essentially the same throughput as inside my house! Very satisfied!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it works great and is not disappointed in its performance, while others say that it would work for a few hours before causing the DSL modem to malfunction. Some customers also report that the unit didn't fully come back on when the power came back, and the Mac utility wouldn't run.
"...I had horrible latency issues. Otherwise it worked great for everything else...." Read more
"...it took two days to discover a setup that worked, it is now working flawlessly, I'm happy to say...." Read more
"...It would drop off frequently and got annoying. Not sure why they stopped working, maybe they got too old, so I decided to replace them...." Read more
"...garage to extender our network for driveway cameras and such and it works great, consistently rated at 75-100 mbps according to the app." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that the wireless connection provides a strong wifi signal, while others say that it would not connect to the internet through either their modem directly or, did not pass signal through their home well, and corrupted their wife's connectivity.
"...The extender wifi drops to only about 30 but it's strong enough for normal use like streaming video on my laptop...." Read more
"...Tether won't work with the Powerline adapter. You have to download and install tpPLC app to install and maintain this product...." Read more
"...circuit with only the two outlets, not super long, the connection is great; I’m getting 250-350Mb on Wi-Fi on my cell phone standing outside the..." Read more
"...so it’s away from her sight. Alas the WiFi is quite poor there...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention it's well worth the purchase, saving time and money from running network. However, others say it'd be a waste of money and not worth the hassle or frustration.
"...distance problem through the existing wires of the house for a reasonable price." Read more
"...This is a half baked, useless product that is not well integrated into the TP-Link product portfolio. Avoid." Read more
"...I now have excellent wireless internet in an out building at a very low cost. Excellent Product!" Read more
"...They only increased from 18Mbs to 22Mbs. Not good enough. Bought MOCA instead and get 80Mbs-380Mbs depending on device. Returned." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that the speeds are drastically slow compared to coaxial, the data rate was horrible, and the signal was so slow that the picture was blurry. They also say that the powerline speeds dropped from 279 Mbps to 110 Mbps and were unstable. Some customers also mention that there was no daya rate increase and that the hardwired performance was bad.
"...The issue I was having was playing games over wifi. I had horrible latency issues. Otherwise it worked great for everything else...." Read more
"...existing SSIDs but when I sit next to the Powerline adapter, the speeds are awful...." Read more
"...moved the wireless unit downstairs and it connected but the data rate was horrible...." Read more
"...Now the tv is connected through a cable, connection is super fast, and we have WiFi in a dead zone. Would definitely recommend." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cables of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that there are no Ethernet cables as stated on the box, and that the wired connection is so-so. They also say that the product is highly dependent on their house electrical wiring and that it links up through the power lines.
"...large, say they need to be installed upright, and the network plug is at the bottom (need clearance)..." Read more
"...The technology works, kinda, but it is highly dependent on your house electrical wiring." Read more
"This product did link up through the power lines in my house I was trying to get Wi-Fi into my garage to stream TV but the signal was so slow the..." Read more
"...What I received was clearly a returned/refurbished product, no cables, packaging or instructions. Overall a waste of money...." Read more
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The pool house used to have two 20A lines, but put in the subpanel a couple years ago. Left the old lines going to an empty outlet box with a flat cover, just in case, and glad I did. Installed an outlet on one of those lines, then the other end (inside the house) installed an outlet as well, right next to the inside panel, then ran a short cable from an empty breaker to that outlet. This gave me about a 40’ electrical line, on a dedicated breaker, with only two outlets on it, one for the adapter and one for the extender. Then I ran a new CAT6 from the router to the adapter, probably 25’ long. With a direct connection to the router and a dedicated circuit with only the two outlets, not super long, the connection is great; I’m getting 250-350Mb on Wi-Fi on my cell phone standing outside the pool house, about the same as I get inside the house.
The first purchase was a refurb and pretty sure it was defective, the adapter kept shutting off after a few minutes. I disabled power saving (enabled by default and not sure why, have to unplug it to exit power saving) and it continued, returned that one, got a new one, and it’s been on, stable, and reliable since plugging it in.
I also initially had trouble getting them on the network by using the buttons, but got on the router UI and went to OneMesh and it showed the device and I was able to easily add it and set it up from there.
It’s cool technology and on short dedicated run works just as well as other equipment, but some minor complaints that resulted in 4 stars:
- The power saving mode and issues with the first device; whole point of mesh is to be available when needed
- The Wi-Fi doesn’t seem to extend as far as other devices; it’s great close by, but move 40’ away and it drops quite a bit
- Other devices are managed through the Tether app but this requires a separate tpPLC app; why a separate app?
- Have to find and download firmware files, can’t search or auto-update/install through the app or web interface
- Both wall units are relatively large, say they need to be installed upright, and the network plug is at the bottom (need clearance)
Again, per the title and I saw others say as well, YMMV (your mileage may vary). Due to a wide range of home wiring and equipment/power consumption, there's not going to be a consistent experience for everybody, just need to try it and see how it works for you. I'll add that I view this as a specialty device with unique use-cases. Running a new CAT6 is going to be easier than running new electrical lines, and using Wi-Fi extenders is going to be way easier than setting this up, but if you have electrical lines that will work, then this may be a good option.
It was easy to setup as the directions were clear. Once everything was running I plugged in the ethernet from the extender to my PC and now I don't have any lag at all! The wifi network speed from the extender is adequate but not crazy fast by any means. Overall, I find this system to be a good solution for extending wifi.
Setup
The install guide has 4 sets of instructions, all of which are incomplete. None will get the product successful installed correctly on their own if you want to integrate this with One Mesh. You have to use them all or know how to navigate and troubleshoot on your own to get this installed.
Verification and Maintenance
If you have other TP-Link products and use Tether to manage them, forget it. Tether won't work with the Powerline adapter. You have to download and install tpPLC app to install and maintain this product. And, it doesn't use One Mesh, it uses Easy Mesh which is anything but easy. It appears that this Powerline adapter is not well integrated into the TP-Link product portfolio.
Tech Support
While you can get to a Tech Support person via Chat, they are absolutely useless and often provided inaccurate information. The tpPLC app for Mac OS was last updated in 2020 for Mac OS 10.15. It would not install on the current Mac OS which is Sonoma 14.4.1. When I inquired about the availability of an updated version, the tech support person kept trying to get me to install a Windows OS version and kept making references to obsolete products that are not even listed on the TP-Link website. After some back and forth, it became obvious the tech support person didn't know the difference between the 2 operating systems nor anything about the product I was trying to install.
Results
This is what counts. It doesn't work. The tpPLC app says it is installed correctly using my existing SSIDs but when I sit next to the Powerline adapter, the speeds are awful. It doesn't matter if you are using the Powerline adapter wired or wireless, same results. If I disconnect the Powerline adapter and let my device connect to a TP-Link range extender which is 50 feet away, I get 2x the speed that I got using the Powerline adapter.
This is a half baked, useless product that is not well integrated into the TP-Link product portfolio. Avoid.
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1. Compatible with all HomePlug AV and AV2 Standard Powerline adapters. This product may not be compatible with routers or gateways with firmware that has been altered, is based on open source programs, or are non-standard or outdated. 2. Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition. 3. Maximum Powerline signal rates are the physical rates derived from HomeplugAV/AV2 specifications. Actual Powerline data throughput and Powerline range are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions and environmental factors, including electrical interference, volume of traffic and network overhead, AFCI circuit breaker, and Powerline being located in a separate circuit. 4. Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions.