TP-Link - 2-Port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass-Through Starter Kit - White/Gray

Name: TP-Link - 2-Port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass-Through Starter Kit - White/Gray
Brand: TP-Link
SKU: 4403604
Rating: 4.7 (31 reviews)

Model: TLPA4020PKIT

SKU: 4403604

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Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Speed: 500 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Wi-Fi Range: 300m (The device will provide a Wi-Fi connection to this approximate area.)
- Wireless Standard: AC (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Adapter Type: Wireless
- Form Factor: plug in (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Frequency: Not Applicable (A measurement of the electromagnetic radio waves a device emits.)
General
- Brand: TP-Link
- Model Number: TLPA4020PKIT
- Product Name: 2-Port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass-Through Starter Kit
- Color: White/Gray
Security
- Data Encryption: true
Network
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless-AC (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
- Attached Antenna: false
- Data Link Protocol: false (The protocol used for transferring data between network nodes within the data link layer of computer networking.)
Ports
- Number Of Ports: 2
Compatibility
- System Requirements: PC: Windows 2000, Vista, XP, 7 or 8; Mac; Linux (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 5 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 3.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.4 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
Other
- UPC: 845973092214

With 2 ports and an integrated power socket, this TP-LINK TLPA4020PKIT powerline adapter with AC pass-through starter kit enables you to create a high-speed network using your home's existing electrical circuitry.

Powerline adapter with AC pass-through starter kit: Allows you to turn your home's electrical circuitry into a high-speed network.
Up to 984.25' range: Promotes optimal coverage.
2 ports: Enable flexible connectivity. Comes with 2 powerline Ethernet adapters and 2 RJ-45 Ethernet cables.
Integrated power socket: Maintains access to your outlet.
Power-saving mode: Helps conserve energy.
Plug-and-play design: Simplifies setup.
Pair button: Lets you easily establish a 128-bit AES encrypted connection with your device.
Supported Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems: Including Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, 2003, XP, 2000 and 98SE, Mac OS X and Linux for wide-ranging compatibility.
Powerline adapter with AC pass-through starter kit: Allows you to turn your home's electrical circuitry into a high-speed network.
Up to 984.25' range: Promotes optimal coverage.
2 ports: Enable flexible connectivity. Comes with 2 powerline Ethernet adapters and 2 RJ-45 Ethernet cables.
Integrated power socket: Maintains access to your outlet.
Power-saving mode: Helps conserve energy.
Plug-and-play design: Simplifies setup.
Pair button: Lets you easily establish a 128-bit AES encrypted connection with your device.
Supported Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems: Including Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, 2003, XP, 2000 and 98SE, Mac OS X and Linux for wide-ranging compatibility.

Whats Included

2-Port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass-Through Starter Kit
2 powerline Ethernet adapters, 2 RJ-45 Ethernet cables
Resource CD
Owner's manual
2-Port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass-Through Starter Kit
2 powerline Ethernet adapters, 2 RJ-45 Ethernet cables
Resource CD
Owner's manual

Customers are saying

Customers regard the 2-Port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass-Through Starter Kit as easy to set up and use, with many praising its plug-and-play functionality. The adapter is also noted for improving WiFi strength, particularly in areas where the primary WiFi signal is weak. Positive feedback consistently highlights the product's ease of installation and reliable performance. No significant drawbacks were reported by customers.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Video Buffering, Gaming Lag....SOLVED
I read a TON of reviews on this and could not be happier. I have 75/mbps internet speeds through Midcontinent Cable. I have a nighthawk dual band router in my main living space (middle level of 3) and have a second nighthawk in my basement setup to work as a repeater. Cellphones/laptops/tablets all work flawlessly on the Wifi. However, my son brings the PS4 downstairs to play and that is also where my theater for streaming movies on Netflix, Vudu and Amazon is at. I have never been able to get more than 10 min of uninterrupted HD video and online gaming was super laggy. So I did multiple internet speed tests using, Midconntinent, Comcast and Verizon of my wifi in the basement. I was getting an avg. of 7/Mbps between all 3 testing sites, 7-10 tests on each site. So I started looking for a solution and came across powerline adapters. The more reviews I read, the better they sounded. So, I figured if they didn't help, I could always return them if they didn't. I got the 500/Mbps cuz it fits my needs, the more expensive ones would have been overkill and a waste of money...again, for my needs. When I received them I plugged them in and ran 7-10 speed tests using the same sites. On avg. I was getting 42/Mbps a HUGE improvement. I sampled a few movies from each of my streaming services and after the initial fuzzy image you get when you first start a movie, it never buffered once and was crystal clear. So I am sold and will prob get another pair so my son and daughter can have wired internet in their bedrooms. Gaming was perfect also. While reading reviews I learned this technology has been around since the 80's and I completely understood I would lose some speed so my results were not a surprise, I just hoped it would solve my issues and it did...perfectly. My house was built in 2002 and the outlets I have the adapters on are NOT part of the same circuit, but ARE on the same breaker box, which prob explains the speed loss too. This is CLEARLY the most cost effective way to fix Wifi dead spots IMO and have told everyone I know about these. I am so glad I tried these!! Hopefully they work for you too.
Posted 8 years ago by Fertacrit
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great but depends on your situation
These adapters are great and very useful if you need to extend your wired and wireless internet. If you have no way to run cat5 cables - this works best! Instructions are pretty easy to follow. Though these are actually extending the wifi range, for me - it was not doing it the way i expected it. Here is why. TP LINK has ability to set password for itself or sync with your house wifi adapter. Having a separate password does not really work well since you constantly have to switch from one to another, depending on which room you are. The "sync" with your home wifi router promises a single password across both of these TP LINKs and your router. But - even though it has a button to sync the password of your wifi router, no matter how much i tried - it did not sync. It just did not work. I dont know why. What that means is - you now have more than one wifi router in your house for which you need to create password. But even though you can create same exact password, there is still a hassle because say downstairs is your real wifi router and upstairs is this TP LINK adapter. When you are downstairs, the wifi strength is better from the real wifi adapter. When you go upstairs, the wifi strength is better off the TP LINK adapter. But that means that you need to *remember* to switch to that wifi or else you will wonder why your wifi is so bad. While for me - i was gonna live with it, - for my kids and wife it was a nightmare and they were always frustrated about forgetting to remember switching for all their devices, as the went from one room to another. When you walk with your phone, ipad/tablet or laptop around your house - you will feel the pain. But if your devices are stationary - then you win with these two adapters a 100%! I guess - what i am saying - these are great adapters but it really depends on your use of wifi and ethernet and your situation at home. But i recommend to give this a try.
Posted 9 years ago by iReview4U
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good product
Easy to hook up. Hooked it up to my Apple TV. It solved any connection and rebuffering issues. Great.
Posted 9 years ago by Luckydog