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Manufacturer: Cisco Part number: PLE200
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- The Linksys PLK200 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit is one of the easiest ways to set up and maintain a home network that's fast enough to stream HD video content, but it's a bit of a strain on the pocketbook.
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CNET editors' review
Linksys PLE200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter price range: $79.99 - $209.70
- Reviewed by: Felisa Yang
- Edited by: Matthew Elliott
- Reviewed on: 03/08/2007
- Released on: 01/20/2007
The good: Easy to set up and maintain; fast throughput; 128-bit encryption; 24-7 phone support.
The bad: Pricy compared to setting up a wireless network; adapters are a bit bulky and may block adjacent outlets.
The bottom line: The Linksys PLK200 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit is one of the easiest ways to set up and maintain a home network that's fast enough to stream HD video content, but it's a bit of a strain on the pocketbook.
User reviews
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Not supported under Vista
by cadogan on July 30, 2007
Pros: No comment
Cons: Not supported under Vista
Summary: Not only not supported but they have no interest in supporting it.
Summary: Not only not supported but they have no interest in supporting it.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terribly Inconsistent
by audiowize on July 22, 2007
Pros: Fast... when they work
Cons: Very poor reliability
Summary: I've tried this kit and a Netgear kit, and both kits will work fine for about 2 weeks, then the connection is severed, and I get to spend 5 ...
Summary: I've tried this kit and a Netgear kit, and both kits will work fine for about 2 weeks, then the connection is severed, and I get to spend 5 hours making it reset. Any lighting or electronics with a switching power supply (quartz lights) will totally kill the signal on these, and they do not automatically reset. Even when I tried to write this review the firs time, I had a 20mb connection, then by the time I hit submit, nothing!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Worked fantastic for a few months
by niftyswell on July 29, 2011
Pros: Plug it in and watch it work.
Cons: After a few months watch it go to intermittently working and then watch it finally die.
Summary: It had good reviews probably based on testers who put it to good use for a couple of weeks just before it had an early lifecycle issue that their QA ...
Summary: It had good reviews probably based on testers who put it to good use for a couple of weeks just before it had an early lifecycle issue that their QA missed. If you go to the Linksys/Cisco site you will see dozens of folks with these that had the same issue I have had and you will see others on here with the same issue. I was hoping it was a bad windows update 'fix' but now know this just happens to be a problem with this particular product. So I have 3 linkysy game bridges, a linksys modem, two linksys routers, and a linksys wireless router. So on one hand I buy linksys and only linksys expecting to get years of service out of them but now I see this product and read these reviews and wonder if I should just save the 10% extra I am used to paying for a product that will last and go cheap instead? If I were you...go cheap because their customer service knows they have a bad product here, are playing games with those calling in, and are not standing behind this product because the bean counters have probably told them they cannot afford to refurbish all the inventory out there. They used to be that rare breed of stand up company that stood behind their product (They shipped me a WRT54G when I had a connector break off a few years back and made me a loyal customer) but this product and their response may lose them more market share and long term money than they would have just fixing the issue. There are plenty of other products for cheaper go with them.
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Piece of crap!
by ITSecGuy on November 19, 2009
Pros: As-designed, this product would be a great alternative to a wireless solution for people such as myself, who know that wireless is wide-open!
Cons: I have the same problem that most people have with this device... Firmware broke the PLE200 and Linksys told me where to go and what to do with myself when I got there...
Summary: There are a lot of other alternatives... Cisco seems to be dragging down Linksys' customer support (sadly)...
Summary: There are a lot of other alternatives... Cisco seems to be dragging down Linksys' customer support (sadly)...
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PC not required!
by itsasony on December 27, 2007
Pros: Fast setup, plug in!
Cons: wall-wart (hogs wall space on the electric socket) its as wide as the wall trim plate.
Summary: Out of the box, i plugged one into my router and another in the kitchen on the other end of the house where I plugged in a Mac iBook. No ...
Summary: Out of the box, i plugged one into my router and another in the kitchen on the other end of the house where I plugged in a Mac iBook. No configuration or software install was required. It just worked. Probably helps to have access to a PC to setup any features such as encryption, but it wasn't required to get it working.
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Where Wireless Just Won't Work
by Terry155 on May 7, 2007
Pros: Easy to set up; great Linksys name & support; smooths out the "peaks & valleys".
Cons: A bit pricey. Ethernet cables included were too short.
Summary: Living in a large 2-storey house, I just could not get a consistant wireless signal for my Dell laptop. I tried changing locations of the router; tried different routers; tried ...
Summary: Living in a large 2-storey house, I just could not get a consistant wireless signal for my Dell laptop. I tried changing locations of the router; tried different routers; tried boosters, etc. Signal strength would be fine, then would start dropping the signal or reduce the strength so low, it was useless.
Then I heard about homeplug devices and that Linksys was re-introducing their Powerline product. After researching the different other various homeplug devices, I settled on Linksys for two reasons...first, the Linksys reputation and the fact that I've never had a problem with any Linksys product. Second, from reading various reviews, Linksys seemed to be the only supplier that provided free tech support.
I ordered the PLK200 kit (2 units) and an additional PLE200. Set up was fast and extremely easy and I say this as a complete newbie when it comes to doing anything like this. The set up wizard took about 2 minutes per unit and you instantly had a "wired" network using the house wiring.
I have used the Powerline adapter now throughout the weekend, trying it in every area of our large house and signal strength and availability has been constant throughtout. These products have really solved my problem and I would recommend them to anyone.
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Out of warranty
by cogprof on September 14, 2009
Pros: NONE -- the product will stop working and when it does you better have your receipt.
Cons: This product stopped working 1 month after purchase. The "customer care" representative told me that the product is not under warranty and without a receipt, I was out of luck! Linksys is selling a product they no longer stand behind. Boo Linksys!
Summary: This product stopped working 1 month after purchase. Angela in "customer care" told me that the product is not under warranty and without a receipt, I was out of luck! ...
Summary: This product stopped working 1 month after purchase. Angela in "customer care" told me that the product is not under warranty and without a receipt, I was out of luck! Here are the details on the problem with the product: The product has three lights (power, powerline, and ethernet). When you plug it into an outlet the "power" light should come on, when you plug the ethernet cable into the device the "ethernet" light should come on, and when the product makes the connection the "powerline" light should come on. On one of my adapters the "ethernet" light comes on irrespective of whether the ethernet cable is plugged in and the other two lights won't illuminate. The product no longer works. I was told by Tushar that the product was broken and will not work. He told me to call "customer care". I called "customer care" and Angela told me that without a receipt I was not going to get any replacement. She understood that Linksys was selling this product at stores today and that the it is no longer under warranty but said, too bad. Without a receipt I'm on my own. If I did have a receipt Angela told me they would send the same (out of warranty) product as a replacement. Save your money on this one. Although the item works nicely for a few days it seems likely it will eventually die and when it does you'll just get another crappy product as the replacement (assuming you've kept your receipt). Buy something the company stands behind -- not this product! Avoid Linksys -- boo to them.
I have now found my receipt and after talking with the people at Linksys it looks like they just *MIGHT* send me a replacement.... I will post another update when I know more. For now my advice is to keep your receipt if you buy this out of warranty item.
Updated on Sep 15, 20090 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Part number: PLE200
- Description: The PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter PLE200 lets you turn the existing power lines in your home or office into a high-speed network. Now you don't have to drill through the walls and climb through the attic or cellar to install network cables - just use the wires that already run through the building! The PowerLine AV Adapter interfaces Ethernet devices to the HomePlug AV PowerLine network standard. Just plug the PowerLine AV Adapter into the wall, and connect your Ethernet-equipped device to the Adapter using the included network cable, and you've turned your whole house into network infrastructure! Attach more computers to the network by simply plugging them into the wall anywhere in the house, using more PowerLine AV Adapters. Once your computers are connected to the network, they can share resources like printers and storage space, and all kinds of files - music, digital pictures, and documents. With up to 100Mbps data rates, you can play lag-free head-to-head network computer games, and run media-centric applications like streaming video and Voice over IP telephony. And if you use a PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter to interface one of the famous Linksys Broadband Routers from your cable or DSL Internet connection to your PowerLine AV network, you'll be able to get to the Internet from any computer in the house. The Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is the perfect solution for high-speed, "no new wires", home or office networking.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Bridge
- Enclosure Type Desktop
- Compatible Slots None
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet ,
HomePlug AV (HPAV) ,
Fast Ethernet - Data Transfer Rate 100 Mbps
- Encryption Algorithm 128-bit AES
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3u,
IEEE 802.3 - Status Indicators Port status,
Power Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x HomePlug AV,
1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - Expansion Slot(s) None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Miscellaneous
- Width 5.5 in
- Depth 4 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 4.8 oz
- Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows Server 2003,
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP - Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
Networking
- Networking type Bridge
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 85%
Product series
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Linksys PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit
Manufacturer: Cisco
Specs: Bridge,
5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in,
Wired,
100 Mbps,
Ethernet,
HomePlug AV (HPAV),
Fast Ethernet,
4.8 oz -
Linksys PLE200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter
Manufacturer: Cisco
Specs: Bridge,
5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in,
Wired,
100 Mbps,
Ethernet,
HomePlug AV (HPAV),
Fast Ethernet,
4.8 oz
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Cisco
- Address:
170 W. Tasman Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134 - Phone: 800-553-6387
- Email: tac@cisco.com
