![]() ![]() That is a fairly steep percentage drop of around 40 per cent, but it's still quick enough to, say, stream 4K UHD content via Netflix - and it's a vast improvement over what we had available. But even on an electrical setup in an 1890s property we were getting around 28-32Mbps download and the same 3Mbps upload. Does the powerline maintain the same signal as we have at the source? No. The Devolo device claims to cater for up to 500Mbps, which isn't something we can test in our given scenario. But in the back bedroom that dips to a laughable 0.3Mbps download speed. Our Virgin Media broadband is quoted as being up to 50Mbps and it typically delivers around 47Mbps download and 3Mbps upload speeds via the Superhub 2 router. Our setup maxed out at around 302Mbit/s (which, for argument's sake, is the same as 302Mbps). It automatically runs updates, locates the devices connected to the powerline network, and identifies their operational speed. There's also a software solution, called Devolo Cockpit, to feedback information and act as a troubleshooting hub. An additional dLAN 500 with two Ethernet ports will cost around £30. If you have a large home then the Starter Pack may not solve all your Wi-Fi woes, but then as your home's entire electrical wiring is already "hot" with signal, all you need to do is buy an additional device (or more if needed) to tap into that. Think of a given "sphere" of possible connectivity measuring around 10-metres and that will provide usable signal, but by far the strongest connection is made when in the same and neighbouring rooms to the dLAN 500 unit itself. We found the available signal output from the Devolo was roughly as far-reaching as that from our Virgin Superhub 2, so at around 15-metres from the dLAN 500 source the signal was weak-to-nothing in our house. Let's say you've got a second TV upstairs, then placing the adaptor in reach of that and plugging in an Ethernet cable between the devices will give an assured signal for smart TV use, such as internet-based catch-up services. The dLAN 500 also includes three Ethernet output ports for hard-wiring products, should that be of use. Fortunately products these days are clever enough to automatically select the strongest available network, so when in the living room our phone is happily connected to the original Virgin Media network, then when walking to the bedroom the Devolo network has the stronger signal so is auto-selected. ![]() It creates a second network which is derived from the original one. The Devolo Wireless+ boosts an existing Wi-Fi signal, but it doesn't extend your existing network. A password card in the box would have made a lot more sense, although the inclusion of a physical WPS button will be of use for pairing with some routers. Which, as it happens, lives in the most stupid of places: on the back of the plug, meaning you'll need to unplug it, lose the signal, write it down and plug back in again. Well, you can connect to it once you've entered the Wi-Fi password. You'll then spot a second Wi-Fi network available - called "devolo" followed by an gibberish series of letters and numbers - that you can connect to. Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Nintendo SwitchĪnd that's it.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Xbox Console.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Google Nest.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Amazon Echo Devices.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Fire TV Stick. ![]()
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