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Powerline adaptor PLP1200 interrupted connectivity
Hi, I purchased 4 of the PLP 1200 Powerline Adaptors on Amazon last November (2016), because I prefer to use wired to wireless networks for health reasons. However, after many months of consistent in...
Powerline does rely on the local wiring on the mains circuit. So if it has problems it could interfere with the link.
Have you experimented with different mains sockets?
A couple of things to look for, noisy electrical devices that might send spikes on to the line, things like fridges and heaters that turn themselves on and off.
Powerline devices may not work with "smart" extension blocks that have surge suppression or anything else that tries to clean up the mains. My experience is that they work fine with "dumb" extension leads.
Have you tried resetting the plugs to factory settings and creating the network all over again? Remember, you need just one plug connected to the router. Just add new ones to the network as this describes:
>>> Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network <<<
You can add the plugs to the network when they are in the same room, and then move them to their intended location.
Powerline does rely on the local wiring on the mains circuit. So if it has problems it could interfere with the link.
Have you experimented with different mains sockets?
A couple of things to look for, noisy electrical devices that might send spikes on to the line, things like fridges and heaters that turn themselves on and off.
Powerline devices may not work with "smart" extension blocks that have surge suppression or anything else that tries to clean up the mains. My experience is that they work fine with "dumb" extension leads.
Have you tried resetting the plugs to factory settings and creating the network all over again? Remember, you need just one plug connected to the router. Just add new ones to the network as this describes:
>>> Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network <<<
You can add the plugs to the network when they are in the same room, and then move them to their intended location.