TRENDnet TPL-302E 200Mbps Powerline AV Fast Ethernet Adapter

September 4, 2009 Techno 0 Network Devices,

There are 3 LED’s in the front of the TPL-302E 200Mbps Powerline AV Fast Ethernet Adapter. If all goes well all three LED’s will be static. If by any chance you’re having issues communicating, press and hold the “Connect/Reset” button on the TPL-302E for 3 seconds on both devices and it’ll go into a pairing process. This is similar to pairing a Bluetooth headset to a phone.

What users would really love about the TPL-302E 200Mbps Powerline AV Fast Ethernet Adapter is that unlike wireless networks you won’t notice a significant degradation in performance as distance increases and more obstacles are in the path. Even if you take into account the new 802.11N standard one cannot match the performance you’d receive when using a Powerline device as the TPL-302E.

Upto 15 TPL-302E adapters are supported in a single setup where one would act as the remote adapter and others as local. If you want to have a high speed network within your home environment and don’t want to rely on slower performing wireless networks the TPL-302E 200Mbps Powerline AV Fast Ethernet Adapter kit makes an ideal choice to go for. One thing to keep in mind is that all TPL-302E adapters need to be on the same circuit or it will not work. All most 99% of home users don’t need to worry about this, however if you’re planning to get these units for a commercial building be aware of the above aspect.

It’s true wireless networks offer great mobility and a cable free environment however it’s no match when it comes to comparing performance with the TPL-302E adapter. I certainly am hooked and in fact I haven’t used my wireless router since. File sharing among network PC’s is a breeze now as you enjoy high speeds similar to a wired network and you can’t but help feel a tad more secure knowing that there’s no transmissions happening over the air.

Trendnet’s TPL-302E 200Mbps Powerline AV Fast Ethernet Adapter certainly comes with a two thumbs up recommendation from us and users would be happy to know their device is backed by a 3 year warranty from them as well. If you decide to go ahead with a purchase be aware that this model comes in two plug types, namely European and US; so choose accordingly. The product retails around US$100-105 and if you visit Trendnet’s website you can find the nearest retailer who carries these products.