Solwise NET-PL-1000M review

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Verdict:

Twice as fast as HomePlug AV under the best conditions, but longer ranges and backward compatibility both caused problems in our testing.

Review Date: 31 Aug 2010

Price when reviewed: £45

Supplier: http://www.solwise.co.uk

Reviewed By: Julian Prokaza

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

Review
Specs

Details
Part Code	NET-PL-1000M
Review Date	31 Aug 2010
Rating
Powerline networking standard	HomePlug AV/MediaXtream
Homeplug stated speed	1,000Mbit/s
Power consumption active	7W
Number of adaptors in box	1

Security
Push-button security

Physical
Size	105 x 58 x 42
Ethernet ports	1
Number of power sockets	1

Buying Information
Price	£45
Warranty	one-year RTB
Supplier	http://www.solwise.co.uk
Details	www.solwise.co.uk

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User comments

Customer Service

When I contacted Solwise about the lack of performance and lack of functionality of the accompanying "utility" software I got this response...
If it was me I would only care about how fast I could send data over the homeplug link and not what the utility says.
If you can't tell from using your computer if it is or is not any faster then maybe your rate determining step isn't the homeplug link.

If the netgear units are faster then it seems sensible to use them instead.

Steve

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Name: Steve Mace
web: www.solwise.co.uk
E-mail: support@solwise.co.uk
Tel: 01482 644938
Solwise Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales
with company number 2621504
VAT number GB552 0095 70
17 Priory Tec Park, Saxon Way, Hessle, HU13 9PB

By Ip_shieldstuk0ca on 8 Feb 2011