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Powerline with a UPS?
I use a powerline setup with my smart tv and router. Each end of the powerline is plugged directly into an outlet. Can I add a UPS to each end? The UPS would plug directly into an outlet, and the powerline units would plug into eachUPS. I'd also want to plug the TV and my cable modem into the UPS, and perhaps a few other peripherals. Thanks.
Hi JimmyW
Welcome to NETGEAR Community!
Can I plug my powerline adapter into a power strip, surge protector, Uninterruptible Power upplies (UPS) or extension cord?
No. NETGEAR does not recommend using power strips, surge protectors, UPS and extension cords with Powerline products. These devices filter out some or all of the high frequency signals used in Powerline communications. Connecting a Powerline to one of these devices can greatly reduce the data rate of transfers, or block communications entirely.
https://kb.netgear.com/20233/Product-FAQ-Powerline-Adapters
Regards,
Blanca
Community Team
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Forgive me for bumping this thread, but does anyone have an answer?
Hi JimmyW
Welcome to NETGEAR Community!
Can I plug my powerline adapter into a power strip, surge protector, Uninterruptible Power upplies (UPS) or extension cord?
No. NETGEAR does not recommend using power strips, surge protectors, UPS and extension cords with Powerline products. These devices filter out some or all of the high frequency signals used in Powerline communications. Connecting a Powerline to one of these devices can greatly reduce the data rate of transfers, or block communications entirely.
https://kb.netgear.com/20233/Product-FAQ-Powerline-Adapters
Regards,
Blanca
Community TeamPowerline adapters work fine on power strips, but don't use anything with smart features that try to protect you from power surges or line noise. That may well see the Ethernet signal as noise and try to suppress it.
I have no idea about UPS.
