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SHKDS
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Mar 27, 2017
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What is the difference between PLW1000 v1 and PLW1000 v2 ?

The difference seems to be HOMEPLUG AV and HOMEPLUG AV 2 standard.  

 

 

 

 

  • There is no "better". It depends on your circumstances.

     

    In theory at least the AV 2 is faster than AV. So if everything on your powerline network is AV 2 it will be marginally faster. But if you add AV 2 plugs to an existing network the plugs will all talk to each other at the speed of the slowest devices on the network.

     

    If you want to know about the powerline devices and the AV standard, start at Wikipedia:

     

    >>>> HomePlug - Wikipedia <<<<

     

    and then:

     

    >>>> HomePlug | Frequently Asked Questions for Consumers <<<<

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  • HOMEPLUG AV2 for v1 and HOMEPLUG AV1 for v2 . Which version is better? v1 ?

    • michaelkenward's avatar
      michaelkenward
      Guru - Experienced User

      There is no "better". It depends on your circumstances.

       

      In theory at least the AV 2 is faster than AV. So if everything on your powerline network is AV 2 it will be marginally faster. But if you add AV 2 plugs to an existing network the plugs will all talk to each other at the speed of the slowest devices on the network.

       

      If you want to know about the powerline devices and the AV standard, start at Wikipedia:

       

      >>>> HomePlug - Wikipedia <<<<

       

      and then:

       

      >>>> HomePlug | Frequently Asked Questions for Consumers <<<<