Erractic connection behavious

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Erractic connection behavious
Erractic connection behavious
2021-03-10 11:01:46

The TL-WPA281 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender I bought some years ago started behaving erratically, i.e.

  • sometimes it can't find an IP address,
  • sometimes it connects but without internet,
  • sometimes it connects OK but then disconnects again.

 

I tried connecting in wired mode with an Ethernet cable, but that doesn't work either sad

 

It seems the device is obsolete, as evidenced by the fact that the model is no longer listed in the dropdown list for new threads in this forum, so unless someone has a suggestion for rectifying the situation I described, the time may have come for a new one. Which basic model from the plethora of devices available at https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/powerline/ would you suggest?

 

Thank you.

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Re:Erractic connection behavious
2021-03-12 08:34:15

@HerbEppel2 Good day, 

I also recommend considering some newer powerline models, model WPA281 firmware is a little old right now,

 

Among Fast Ethernet (100Mbps Ethernet port) powerline adapters, WPA4220 is the bestseller:  

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/powerline/tl-wpa4220-kit/

 

If you router speed is more than 100mbps, you could consider Gigabit powerline models from here:

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/powerline/?filterby=5799

 

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Re:Erractic connection behaviour
2021-03-13 16:06:22

@Solla-topee

Thanks for your reply. I ordered a WPA4220, as you suggested.

And sorry for the embarrassing typo in the original subject line blush

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