TP-Link TL-PA6010KIT HomePlug adapter review: Very fast for HomePlug AV

Whatever TP-Link did to soup up the HomePlug AV adapters in its AV600 Gigabit Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, it definitely worked. In my tests, it racked up TCP throughput speeds in the high 70 Mbps range, a good 10 Mbps faster than the other enhanced HomePlug AV and basic HomePlug AV2 products in this roundup.

TP-Link’s adapters have a small matchbox-sized footprint, but are thicker than most. Still, I had no problem adding a second plug to the wall outlet with the TP-Link adapter installed. Like the other adapters in this roundup, it has lights to show power, power-line, and ethernet connections; and it has both password and pushbutton security setup options. The provided ethernet cables are a generous 6.5 feet long.

The $95 MSRP is admittedly pricey for older-generation technology, but street prices are lower, and if you don’t plan to add additional adapters from other vendors (which probably won’t deliver the same speed), the stellar performance should seal the deal for most users.

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