Plugging in Upside Down?

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Plugging in Upside Down?
Plugging in Upside Down?
2020-04-23 15:41:52 - last edited 2020-04-23 19:18:37
Model: TL-WPA7510 KIT  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version:

Strange question, but I noticed in the instructions that came with this device that it said to not plug in upside down?  Is this a suggestion or is it really recommended?


If it is recommended, can someone tell me why???

 

Thanks!

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2020-04-23 16:41:52 - last edited 2020-04-23 19:18:37

@superakcraig 

 

Hi Craig

 

Yes you can but there is a cavate to it.  All adapters need to be connected the same way.  The reason is if one adapter is connected in an opposite direction such as upside down it will change the polarity and can cause communication issues.  The only exclusion to this is when an outlet was installed upside down.  In this case the adapters would be the same polairty even though it looks like it is upside down.  

 

Hope that Helps 

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2020-04-23 16:41:52 - last edited 2020-04-23 19:18:37

@superakcraig 

 

Hi Craig

 

Yes you can but there is a cavate to it.  All adapters need to be connected the same way.  The reason is if one adapter is connected in an opposite direction such as upside down it will change the polarity and can cause communication issues.  The only exclusion to this is when an outlet was installed upside down.  In this case the adapters would be the same polairty even though it looks like it is upside down.  

 

Hope that Helps 

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Re:Plugging in Upside Down?
2020-04-23 19:18:33
WOW....I have used powerline adapters for years and never knew that was a thing. The funny part, I flipped one of mine around and it increased the speeds by over 20mbps. Thank You for that info!!
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Re:Plugging in Upside Down?
2021-11-04 02:38:06

@Carl what if I use m3w with m9 plus unit? The m9 has power adapter which can be plugged in the wall to the left or to the right. 

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Re:Plugging in Upside Down?
2021-11-18 00:38:29

@Usus 

 

This is actually about Powerline adapters.  Regular AC cords would not apply.  

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