On Fri, Dec 23, 2016 at 08:17:21PM -0500, Peter Hiscocks via talk wrote:

I recently extended our household network using a couple of TP-Link TL-PA8030P powerline adaptors. So far, that seems to work fine. The link speed at the far end is essentially the same as it is at the DSL modem. I just plugged them in and they worked. There is also a 'pair' button that creates an encripted link between the units on the network.

Questions:

- I'm going to add a third adaptor to the network, but these things are only sold in pairs. So I'll buy the kit of two for around $100 and have a spare one. Anyone here interested in a single unit?

Keep it. You'll need it when one of them overheats.

- The existing Sagecom modem-router has resonably decent wi-fi coverage, but to fill in a dead spot I'd like to plug in a wireless access point to one of these powerline adaptors. The Canada Computer sales person suggested the TP-Link WA901ND, but that one has terrible reviews. Does anyone have a suggestion for a suitable device? Ease of configuration is a consideration ;).

How about regular wifi router? Or, one of those mini portable routers? -- William