How to connect when on separate circuits?

How to connect when on separate circuits?

How to connect when on separate circuits?
How to connect when on separate circuits?
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Model: TL-WPA7517 KIT  
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I have a new extention on my house that I use as an office. The building regs are such that it is so well insulated that I struggle to get a useable WIFI through from the main house. I have tried WIFI extenders which help a bit but do not solve the issue and I do not have power sockets in the right places to make best use of these or a Mesh to get a strong signal in the office. I therefore looked at powerline extenders and opted to try the TP LinkAV1000 (TL WPA7517 Kit with WIFI). I know that it recomended the 2 plugs be on the same circuit but I had read extensively that although there might be some speed loss, as long as they were from the same fuse box it would still work if on different circuits. My office is on one circuit and the rest of downstairs is on another, but both go back to the same board, on different trip switches.  When I plug them in the same room all works fine, but when I move the extender unit to the office it will not set up a connection. I have tried the pairing opition with no success either. As a last effort I wonder if anyone known if this can be done and if so how do I get them to connect in these circumstances, or is it impossible. Thanks in advance. 

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Re:How to connect when on separate circuits?-Solution
17 hours ago - last edited 5 hours ago

  @Jason_F 

 

This is from the PLC FAQ:

Q3.4: Can Powerline adapters work if they are separated by different electric circuits?

A: No. If they can pair in the same room, but the powerline LED turns off when you move one powerline device to another area, this usually means they are plugged into separate electrical circuits, preventing them from communicating. Please try different locations.

Here's how to place the range extender for otimal reception and performance.

If that doesn't solve the problem, probably runnung an ethernet cable to the office would be the best way to go and use the RE in AP mode.

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Re:How to connect when on separate circuits?-Solution
17 hours ago - last edited 5 hours ago

  @Jason_F 

 

This is from the PLC FAQ:

Q3.4: Can Powerline adapters work if they are separated by different electric circuits?

A: No. If they can pair in the same room, but the powerline LED turns off when you move one powerline device to another area, this usually means they are plugged into separate electrical circuits, preventing them from communicating. Please try different locations.

Here's how to place the range extender for otimal reception and performance.

If that doesn't solve the problem, probably runnung an ethernet cable to the office would be the best way to go and use the RE in AP mode.

If this was helpful click on the arrow pointing upward to make it blue. If this solves your issue, click the star to make it blue and mark the post as a "Recommended Solution".
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Re:How to connect when on separate circuits?
7 hours ago

  @terziyski Thank you for the reply. Guess I'm back to the drawing board. Your time is much appreciated. 

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