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edwardmperez
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Feb 17, 2016

Is PowerLINE Wi-Fi 1000 - Essentials Editions (PLW1010-100NAS) mimo or siso?

First, thanks for reading and helping me out with my question. I wanted to know if the PLW1010 is mimo base or siso?  I have tried looking and could not find an answer.  There are other powerlines o...
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Mhigg
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Feb 18, 2016

Based on the pictures, it only has a two-pronged plug which limits it to SISO.  Here's a decent article that describes what to look for:

 

http://www.techhive.com/article/2868314/home-networking/the-essential-guide-to-buying-a-homeplug-ethernet-adapter-including-6-hands-on-reviews.html

 

I think I'm looking for a similar product but haven't found it yet (MIMO powerline able to concurently generate a WiFi signal, pass through, two-ports). not sure if it's possible but if so, I may be waiting a while. The PLW1010-100NAS doesn't look like a bad compromise though.