
- Brand: TP-Link
- Model: TL-PA4010KIT
- Part Number: TL‑PA4010
- Standards: HomePlug AV, IEEE802.3/3u
- Model #: TL-PA4010 KIT
- Item #: N82E16833704165
- Return Policy: 30-Day Return Policy
Wired networking is far superior to wireless in almost every way, but it's not always possible. Powerline adapters allow us to inexpensively add wired-networking to a home using already-existing in-wall cabling. TP-Link's TL-PA4010KIT is an extremely simple to set-up powerline adapter, which allowed me to add wired networking to parts of my home that do not already have Cat6 wiring or a strong Wi-Fi signal. The packaging itself is quite simple, only containing a software CD, several Ethernet cables and two very well packaged powerline adapters. It took me very little time to figure out how to operate these adapters, within minutes I was able to connect to my existing home network. Pairing the adapters was as easy as plugging both in and pushing the pairing button, much like pairing a wireless device via WPS. The Ethernet ports on each adapter is only rated for 10-100 Mbps speeds, however this should be more than acceptable for most uses including online gaming and media streaming. I failed to see a slowdown on my Xbox 360 or HTPC when testing both on the powerline adapters.