Powerline Adapters for 2 Computers


  1. Illuminati Izzy
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    Powerline Adapters for 2 Computers


    I own a pair of powerline adapters by ZyXel model PLA4201v2. They are an old model, so they are not manufactured or sold anymore. My sister needs to have another powerline adapter in her room to get ethernet to her laptop, as the wireless signal is not very strong in her room. Is it possible to buy 3 powerline adapters, one connected to the router, one in my room and one in my sister's room? Or do I have to buy 4 powerline adapters and just make use of the 3? Or even just buy 1 and connect it to my existing pair. Thanks.

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  3. swarfega
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    You can add another adaptor to the network, but whether it'l work as expected as it's a different model is another matter. Your best option would be to update your existing adaptors if they're old. You can often get a 2 adaptor pack then a third one to complete the network.
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  4. Samuria
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    A lot of modern ones have WiFi built in as well now. Buy two if it works fine if not you would need to buy an extra two to replace old ones
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  6. Illuminati Izzy
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    Looks like I'll have to just buy 4 and use 3 of them
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  7. NavyLCDR
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    Illuminati Izzy said:
    Looks like I'll have to just buy 4 and use 3 of them
    Would it be cheaper to just buy 1 WiFi extender?
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