TP-Link G.hn PGW2440 Advanced Kit Powerline Adapter, 2400 Mbps, WiFi Internet Booster, 61800 Mbps, Additional Power, 2+1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, Streaming and Games 8K

Excellent product. Had a few TP Links over the years and this one isn’t any different. Does the job with all the modern bells and whistles. Upped a week 2meg WiFi at back of house to 200meg. They did need pairing out of the box. Instruction are so easy to follow. After that they just work. The wifi extender has more options and features than our home router. Signal range is also very good.

Perfect item for high speed wifi. Delivery was right on time and no delays

So I purchased these as I recently got a TP-Link router, which supports OpenMesh/EasyMesh. And I saw that the “Access Point” which came with this kit also supported Open/EasyMesh. Thought they would go hand in hand, single management pane, all part of the same eco system. Along with that, I like having an Ethernet port for my work and personal computers to connect to. Set up was easy, pretty much plug and play, and then enabling the OpenMesh setting from my routers management page. Initially I started by plugging the first power line adapter (the one that should really plug into your router) right next to my router. Short Cat6 cable, straight from the router, to the PowerLine adapter. I placed the larger unit (With the built in AP/Repeater/Mesh node) into the wall, up stairs in my office, by my work station. Using the TP-Link utility, I was able to see that the transfer rate was only showing up as 445Mbps. Which wasn’t actually any better than my previous Generation AV2 TP-Link PowerLine adapters - I’d say the same actually. Here’s where it gets interesting, and kind of fun (especially if you are a DIY home network ‘boff’ - like me.) I went round my home, trying all different plug combinations. And running internet speed tests along the way. I’ve had speeds vary from 80Mbps all the way up to 400Mbps. It actually did peak at about 580Mbps on one of the tests. Do keep in mind that during these tests I was merely testing the LAN speeds (Through only Ethernet) on the AP/Repeater part of the PowerLine Kit. My last kit only ever hit 150Mbps, in what I determined as the ideal setup. Now for the funny part. With the PowerLine adapter close to the router (1.5 metres) I was getting the slower speeds. I forgot to mention; my router is right next to the RCD. So I’d expect a lot less latency, faster speeds, and less power cable for the signal to be sent through. It should have been ideal. However, with the PowerLine adapter the other side of the house, the speeds were faster. So through even more power cable, more Ethernet cable, and likely a lot more interference, the speeds were faster. I know it’s not advised, but I recently plugged the bigger of the two PowerLine adapters into a non surge protected power strip. Speeds increased yet again. So 2 meters of Cat 6, and 10 meters of electric wire, is slower than 20 Meters of Cat 5e and I’d estimate 25 meters of power cable. Confusing, eh? I guess it just goes to show that these adapters are not all built equally. And even the smallest change can affect the speed. If you do purchase these for the PowerLine functionality, test them in every possible combination you can. Even if you have a two gang socket, try them in each socket. I gained 100Mbps just from going from the right socket to the left socket. Saying that it does worry me how that could be. Lastly the mesh set up… well it’s my first mesh set up, and I’ve found the speeds to cap out at 420Mbps over WiFi when connected to the mesh node. If I connect directly to my router through WiFi 6, I get the full speed I pay for. I’m not sure why this is or what I need to do to improve it, but I will be sure to update my review once I find out. All in all, fast power line adapters, a lot of trial and error involved to find out what setup works best for you. The WiFi speeds whilst set up in Mesh mode aren’t that great. Although the signal is stronger, the speeds are now slower. I do however recommend these especially if you are paying for speeds below 500Mbps.

I bought the TP-Link PGW2440 powerline kit to replace older TP-Link adapters that had become slow. I specifically chose this G.hn model expecting better performance and improved resistance to electrical interference. Instead, the product failed almost immediately. After just a couple of hours of very light use, the unit providing Wi-Fi stopped working entirely. The adapter was uncomfortably warm to the touch and no longer delivered power at all. This raises serious concerns about build quality and safety. I may have received a defective unit, but a device that fails this quickly is unacceptable. Given the price and TP-Link’s reputation, this was extremely disappointing. The kit is being returned.

After upgrading to the latest BT Superfast Fibre Broadband in my home (Single Story Bungalow), I still could not get acceptable coverage in the most important room in the house. My Games Room/Office. It's 19 metres from the main building with about 1.5 metre gap between it and the house and several solid brick walls. Total 25 metres from the main router which is located as far away as possible. The technician that installed it insisted that it was so fantastic that if there was a weak spot that he would leave me three repeaters to boost it. I'm no computer expert but if you try and install the repeaters in a link (3) number 3 ends up with barely more than you have without it. I absolutely did not want to run anymore wires! I phoned BT for technical advice luckily spoke to 'The Guy' that clearly knows what he's talking about. He said that BT doesn't sell anything like that but Amazon does. So, I researched the customer reviews and the only couple of problems (not for me) that customers might have with this setup is that you can't by an an additional extender without buying the full kit which could make this setup very pricey. However, my setup works far better than I imagined. I can't speak for how it might work in a multi story building but in my house (the two units are separated by 25 metres and a lot of masonry and there is ZERO degredation at the farthest end. Super Fast & Reliable. I highly recommend this setup!

I find it rather disappointing that TP-Link has chosen not to sell their WiFi extenders, specifically model PGW2440, as standalone products. Instead, the only way to expand your network coverage is by investing in an entire new kit, which feels quite frustrating for many users. During my exploration of the TP-Link forum, I stumbled upon a multitude of threads where users expressed their frustrations and dissatisfaction regarding this limitation. Many loyal customers, including myself, have invested in a variety of TP-Link devices and prefer to maintain a cohesive system with a brand they trust. Regrettably, it appears that TP-Link has overlooked a significant opportunity to cater to the needs and preferences of its customer base. On the performance side, the functionality of the extenders is commendable, displaying reliable signal strength and straightforward wireless connectivity. However, I’ve noticed that the units tend to run hot, generating a considerable amount of heat during operation. Additionally, their bulkiness can pose a challenge, as they may struggle to fit comfortably in certain locations. The accompanying app does provide basic functions for managing the devices, but it could benefit from a more modern interface and refresh to enhance user experience. Nonetheless, it meets essential requirements, such as facilitating firmware updates, which is a fundamental feature for maintaining optimal performance.

Works well - even over 50 year old wiring. Simple plug and play, worked first time and so far is proving reliable and robust

Daughter has gone away to University so her room now doubles as my home office. Until I realised how awful the WiFi was in there. The TP link Power line / WiFi adapter, resolved that simply. Needed a hub to create extra LAN ports on my router. Have one unit plugged in next to the Router on the downstairs ring. Second plugged into the Upstairs ring and it works a charm. As the WiFi on the adapter is higher spec than the router I get a faster connection on average in the Office now. Didn't do this for a while because I though the fact the sockets upstairs and downstairs are on separate rings would affect it. Very happy with this.

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Not as powerfull as expected for the price and is bulky