To play online without issue, or impact the Wi-Fi experience for others in the household, many gamers opt for a wired connection. Introducing the AV1200 Three Port Gigabit Passthrough Powerline AC Wi-Fi
The latency is lower, which means reactions in multiplayer gaming is faster and it’s ultimately more stable. But, for many who play in rooms located far from the router, Wi-Fi is the only option.
A Wi-Fi connection may suffer from interference, which can cause higher ping rates that make a game unplayable and impact on the subscription services offered by Playstation Network and Xbox Live Gold.
To allow gamers to capitalise on a wired connection TP-LINK, the world's leading networking solutions brand¹, has unveiled its fastest powerline adapter yet – the AV1200 Three Port Gigabit Passthrough Powerline AC Wi-Fi KIT.
This plug and play powerline adapter safely uses a home’s electricity network to deliver faster, more stable wired and wireless connections that optimise and improve multi-screen enjoyment.
The powerline kit provides powerful dual band AC1200 Wi-Fi via any electrical socket to rid homes of wireless dead zones. The high-speed AC 5GHz band is up to three times faster enabling entertainment-hungry households to game online and stream content without experiencing lag or buffering.
It’s 2 x 2 MIMO technology is ideal for streaming 4K, large file transfers, and other bandwidth-intensive activities. It also comes with tpPLC Utility software so users can view and manage their powerline network from a smartphone or tablet.
Two powerline adapters are required to create a network. One must connect directly to the router and the second, or multiple adapters, can be placed anywhere on the same electrical circuit to deliver uncompromised connectivity.
A powerline network is particularly suited to homes with thick walls, multiple floors or converted basements that block the Wi-Fi signal from the router.
A TP-LINK powerline connects in minutes and does not require specialist knowledge.
Selling for £124.99 the AV 1200 is available from Dixons, Maplin, Amazon and many electronics retailers.
Key features

The latency is lower, which means reactions in multiplayer gaming is faster and it’s ultimately more stable. But, for many who play in rooms located far from the router, Wi-Fi is the only option.
A Wi-Fi connection may suffer from interference, which can cause higher ping rates that make a game unplayable and impact on the subscription services offered by Playstation Network and Xbox Live Gold.
To allow gamers to capitalise on a wired connection TP-LINK, the world's leading networking solutions brand¹, has unveiled its fastest powerline adapter yet – the AV1200 Three Port Gigabit Passthrough Powerline AC Wi-Fi KIT.
This plug and play powerline adapter safely uses a home’s electricity network to deliver faster, more stable wired and wireless connections that optimise and improve multi-screen enjoyment.
The powerline kit provides powerful dual band AC1200 Wi-Fi via any electrical socket to rid homes of wireless dead zones. The high-speed AC 5GHz band is up to three times faster enabling entertainment-hungry households to game online and stream content without experiencing lag or buffering.
It’s 2 x 2 MIMO technology is ideal for streaming 4K, large file transfers, and other bandwidth-intensive activities. It also comes with tpPLC Utility software so users can view and manage their powerline network from a smartphone or tablet.
Two powerline adapters are required to create a network. One must connect directly to the router and the second, or multiple adapters, can be placed anywhere on the same electrical circuit to deliver uncompromised connectivity.
A powerline network is particularly suited to homes with thick walls, multiple floors or converted basements that block the Wi-Fi signal from the router.
A TP-LINK powerline connects in minutes and does not require specialist knowledge.
Selling for £124.99 the AV 1200 is available from Dixons, Maplin, Amazon and many electronics retailers.
Key features
- AC1200 Wi-Fi, plus AV1200 Powerline, providing powerful dual band Wi-Fi plus a wired connection anywhere around the home
- Dual band: 2.4 GHZ providing 300Mbps and 5GHz providing 867Mbps
- 2 x 2 MIMO with beamforming
- Three Gigabit ports and Passthrough technology
- Travels over 1000 feet through electrical wiring, suitable for large family homes
- Easy to scale with Wi-Fi auto-synch and Wi-Fi Auto Clone
- Can have up to 16 power lines on one circuit
- tpPLCapp for setup and configuration