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TRENDnet TPL-421E

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Pros

  • Getting the hardware to communicate is relatively straightforward
  • The equipment is easy to deploy
  • as well as being straightforward to reconfigure

Cons

  • there is no separate price for the latter module at this time
  • not on par with Gigabit Ethernet
  • equipment has lacked on the styling front occasionally
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Key specs

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  • yes
  • yes
  • 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)Mbit/s
  • HomePlug 1.0, HomePlug AV2, IEEE 1901
  • 1200 Mbps
  • no
  • yes
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TRENDnet TPL-421E - Pros & Cons

TRENDnet TPL-421E

Pros

  • Getting the hardware to communicate is relatively straightforward
  • The equipment is easy to deploy
  • as well as being straightforward to reconfigure

Cons

  • there is no separate price for the latter module at this time
  • not on par with Gigabit Ethernet
  • equipment has lacked on the styling front occasionally
  • some older properties could have a separate ring main for each floor
  • only allow admins to log in anyway

TRENDnet TPL-421E - Full Specifications

Units:
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Technical details
Number of units1
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Features
Passthroughyes
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Compatibility
Encryptionyes
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Design
Colour of productWhite
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Communication
Ethernet connectionyes
Number of ethernet ports1
Ethernet speed
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Connection standards
  • HomePlug 1.0
  • HomePlug AV2
  • IEEE 1901
Total data transfer rate1200.0 Mbps
Wireless networkno
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Power
Power consumption (typical)3.6 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W

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TRENDnet TPL-421E TRENDnet - Editorial Reviews (2)

3.5
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TRENDnet TPL-421E TRENDnet TPL-421E2K Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter Kit with Built-in Outlet Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder
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smallnetbuilder.com
Published: 10.09.2015
TRENDnet TPL-421E2K Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter Kit with Built-in Outlet Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder

SmallNetBuilder provides networking and IT news, reviews, help and information for professional and prosumer home, SOHO and small business users.

By Tim Higgins
7 minute read
TRENDnet TPL-421E Trendnet Wi-Fi Everywhere Powerline 1200 AV2 Wireless Kit review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.11.2017
Trendnet Wi-Fi Everywhere Powerline 1200 AV2 Wireless Kit review
3.5

Trendnet delivers a powerline and 802.11ac Wi-Fi combo

By Mark Pickavance
8 minute read

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