Actiontec MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter 4-Port Hub

Actiontec MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter 4-Port Hub Reviews

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Having moved to a new apartment my only initial option was wireless. Although I'm able to connect at 54Mb/s the wireless connection in my office just wasn't cutting it with frequent disconnects and slow transfer speeds. br /br /Now, I've heard of Ethernet over Power (EoP) before, but never had I thought about using it until now. After reading up on the technology I wasn't any more assured about this technology than before I started. Reviews from various sources were completely mixed. I could find no reviews for the "Actiontec MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter 4-Port Hub" at the time of my purchase. Buying a product online that hasn't been reviewed yet is something I just haven't done in the past, but there's a reason why I decided to buy this product.br /br /Actiontec has an exceptional web site that clearly documents their products. Furthermore, I contacted Actiontec's support and received a response the same day. Good so far. I contacted support to ask if the hub and adapter could be swapped (of which I believed there to be no reason why not, but wanted to confirm anyways) and their answer was, "yes, they can be swapped". All available documentation shows the hub device being used in conjunction with the router/modem but it's definitely interchangeable as Actiontec's support confirmed. Finally, the price was right.br /br /Upon receiving the MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter 4-Port Hub it took less than 5 minutes to get it up and running. On the modem side of things my setup look like: cable modem - router - MegaPlug adapter (plugged into an outlet). On the client side: MegaPlug 4-port hub (plugged into outlet) - PC's NIC. It's that simple and has been working flawlessly thus far.br /br /One thing I did not like is the quality of the adapter. The plastic case was somewhat flimsy and I handled it gently due to fear of breaking the it. I especially noticed this when removing the adapter from the outlet.br /br /As far as speeds are concerned, this is why I haven't given it 5 stars as of yet. I have NOT tested speeds between two clients on my LAN as of yet to see if 85Mb/s is possible. I intend to run these test some time in the future. I've only tested speeds between the router and a single client. The good news here is that I am able to max out my cable connection at about 17Mb/s and it has been rock solid. One thing to note is that the apartment I am in is only about 18 months old so the wiring is all new. This may or may not be a factor for you, but is something to consider. Interference from other devices connected on the same electrical circuit haven't been an issue either.br /br /Bottom line: I'm very pleased with this purchase thus far, but will update this review once I've tested transfer speeds within my LAN.

Actiontec MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter 4-Port Hub Feature

• Contains one ethernet adapter and one 4-port hub
• Perfect for broadband home gateways with a single ethernet port
• Very easy to use, simply plug in and go
• Meets HomePlug 1.0 specifications - 85Mbps Turbo Powerline Adapter
• Secure 56-bit DES data encryption

Actiontec’s new MegaPlug™ 85 Mbps 4-Port Hub and 85 Mbps Twin-pack expands your network without breaking your bank. Perfect for use with DSL modems, gateways, or broadband routers with just one Ethernet port, the 4-Port Hub works seamlessly with the MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter to provide network coverage in every room of your home or small office with an electrical outlet. There’s no easier or more affordable way to extend your home network than the Actiontec MegaPlug 85 Mbps 4-Port Hub. End the Ethernet Port Drought - Ethernet ports are valuable. They are often the only way to connect computers, printers, and other devices (scanners or networkable hard drives), share Internet connections, or quickly transfer large amounts of data. Unfortunately, many of the components at the heart of a network, like DSL modems or gateways, feature only a single Ethernet port, leaving you with no way to expand your network. Enter the MegaPlug 4-Port Hub. By adding multiple Ethernet ports to your network, suddenly, the possibilities are endless. Now you can send data from a computer in the study to one in the family room or use the printer in the bedroom from a computer in the kitchen. You’ll be amazed at what you can do! The MegaPlug Family To make things even easier, the MegaPlug 4-Port Hub can be used with the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter and Wireless Network Extender, extending your network options even further. Instead of stringing Ethernet cables all over your home or office, use the power lines that already connect your rooms to complete your network. Set up is a breeze; in no time, you’ll be enjoying the endless benefits of networking your devices. Step confidently into the networking age with the MegaPlug 85 Mbps 4-Port Hub. Specifications - IEEE 802.3, HomePlug Turbo Powerline Specification 1.0.1, Forward Error Correction (FEC), Automatic Channel Adaptation.

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Perfect for Dish networking - R. Davenport - San Jose
Got this set to hook up our new Dish Vip722 receiver so we didn't have to have a phone line in the room. Also needed to attach the new Samsung TV to the network to use it's internet features. Since the hub has 4 port, it allows us to attach other game machines or computers directly to our router downstairs for max speed.br /br /Worked out of the box without any adjustments needed. It is truly a plug and play product.br /br /I have 3 of the MegaPlug adapters and the 4-port hub supporting our two dish receivers and connecting my daughter's gaming machine to the internet and have had no problems at all.br /br /High recommended!!!

Does the work - Sistelcom Wolfran Sorto Sanchez -
Excelent product, worked fine out of the box.br /br /Very simple to use and connect.br /br /I don't do heavy downloads or run high bandwidht applications, but browsing and normal internet traffic is perfect!br /br /The relation between price, performance and quality is very good!


Nov 05, 2010 11:11:04