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TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
38 user ratings
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4 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
We look at the WPA4220, a hybrid Powerline Wi-Fi extender from TP-LINK. Read on as Tyler tells us all about the kit and if it's worth buying or not.Read more
Greg Hook takes a first look at TP-Link's new Powerline Wireless Extender KitRead more
TP-Link's TL-WPA4220KIT powerline wireless extender brings Wi-Fi to dead zones by blending a Wi-Fi access point with a powerline networking adapter. The result is spectacular.Read more
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Pros

  • Wi-Fi coverage were better than it is
  • Inexpensive Easy to use Surprisingly good wireless performance
  • great value

Cons

  • loses connection to some devices (not internet)
  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • Powerline adaptor cannot access

Key specs

  • 2
  • no
  • yes
  • 10/100 Mbit/s
  • HomePlug AV, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
  • 300 Mbps
  • yes
  • yes

TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT - Pros & Cons

TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT

Pros

  • Wi-Fi coverage were better than it is
  • Inexpensive Easy to use Surprisingly good wireless performance
  • great value
  • very fast performance and an almost instant setup
  • Extremely simple and very effective
  • this is quite easy as well
  • Range of the unit was pretty decent

Cons

  • loses connection to some devices (not internet)
  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • Powerline adaptor cannot access
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • data rate that was plastered all over the packaging
  • usual row of three LED lights
  • property is notoriously bad for both wireless and Powerline networks
  • notoriously bad for both WiFi signals and Powerline
  • wireless speeds are dependant on how much interference there
  • performance of this kit is a little underwhelming
  • not security hardware or managed security services

TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Built-in switchyes
Number of wired devices2
Number of wireless devices1
Scope of the grid300
Number of units2
Connectivity technology
  • Wired
  • Wireless
ModulationOFDM
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Design
Colour of product
  • Grey,White
  • White
Enclosure typeWall-pluggable
Status indicators
  • Power
  • WLAN
  • LAN
  • Link/activity
Antenna typeInternal
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Communication
Ethernet LAN interface typeFast Ethernet
Ethernet connectionyes
Number of ethernet ports2
Ethernet speed10/100 Mbit/s
Connection standards
  • HomePlug AV
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
Total data transfer rate300.0 Mbps
Maximum operating distance300
Wireless networkyes
Wireless networking standards
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11b
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Power
Built-in power socketno
Power consumption (typical)7.2 W
Power consumption (standby)4.6 W
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Dimensions
Width3.7 in
Height2.74 in
Depth2.13 in
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Features
Passthroughno
Security algorithms
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPA2-PSK
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Compatibility
Encryptionyes

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