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mulanee
Nov 03, 2019Tutor
Freebox + freeplugs and XAV5421 compatibility
Hi, New owner of a freebok and its freeplugs, I cannot manage my 2 CPL devices XAV5421 adapters properly. These adapters are causing a loss of connection on the freeplugs, nothing works anymore. H...
michaelkenward
Nov 04, 2019Guru - Experienced User
mulanee wrote:
I cannot manage my 2 CPL devices
What's a CPL device? What are freeplugs?
If you are talking about running two Powerline networks, then you might fund it easier to create a single network.
Most modern plugs are AV standard and can work together. You need only one plug connected to the router. Then add the others in the usual way.
mulanee
Nov 04, 2019Tutor
Freebox is the name of the modem/router provider by the internet provider free.fr in France.
It supplies also 2 freeplugs which are power supply+cpl devices:
200 Mbit/s Ports 1x Ethernet 100 Mbps + power supply
HomePlug AV
- michaelkenwardNov 04, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What are these cpl devices? (Google is no help.) A pair of powerline plugs?