![]() Handily both adapters feature passthrough sockets to save you from losing one at the wall socket when the adapters are plugged in. Other Powerline adapters have just one or two Ethernet ports, to which you could add an Ethernet Switch for extra wired ports, but this is a much neater solution. This is an excellent choice if you want to boost the speeds of multiple network devices (such as smart TV, games console, Sky/Tivo box, laptop, etc) with a fast, stable wired connection. The TL-WPA8631P KIT features one Gigabit Ethernet port on the base adapter ( actually a unit called the TL-PA8010P) that connects to your router and a generous three Gigabit Ethernet ports on the second-room adapter. There are two models of the speedy TP-Link AV1300 Gigabit Powerline Starter Kit, each containing two adapters. Devolo’s Magic WiFi range (see below) marries Powerline and Mesh technologies and has been updated to include super-speedy Wi-Fi 6. If you just want great Wi-Fi coverage across your entire home (especially larger houses) and not just a new hotspot in one weak room, a more sophisticated alternative for larger homes is Mesh Wi-Fi (see our Best Mesh Wi-Fi Kits roundup), but Powerline is the fastest and can come with extra Wi-Fi hotspots built-in-especially useful for smaller homes. ![]() This means you can get a strong, fast signal for your laptop, smartphone, tablet or another Wi-Fi gadget as well as a wired connection for smart devices. Some Powerline adapters also have built-in Wi-Fi and create a new wireless network in that second room. Powerline physically wires fast Internet into your smart devices, such as your TV, games console, Sky, Roku or Tivo box, plus PCs and laptops. With Powerline, distance and obstacles have a minimal effect on speed so you get close to the full potential of your broadband connection anywhere in your home with an adapter in a power socket. The longer the distance from your internet router and the more obstacles (walls, other devices), the weaker the Wi-Fi reception. The best Powerline adapters are a much better bet than Wi-Fi extenders or repeaters that merely push a weak signal further around a house.
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