TL-WPA4220 KIT - Good connection - poor wifi speed

TL-WPA4220 KIT - Good connection - poor wifi speed

TL-WPA4220 KIT - Good connection - poor wifi speed
TL-WPA4220 KIT - Good connection - poor wifi speed
2025-02-02 13:34:34
Model: TL-WPA4220 KIT  
Hardware Version: V5
Firmware Version: 1.0.1 Build 210305

Hello.

I have this powerline kit so i can get some internet out in my shed. If I look at the data speed in the tpPLC app, it’s typically between 80-105 Mbps between the two devices, but when I measure the speed on the WiFi, 1 meter from the extender, measured with the Ookla speed test 

I can only get up to 7 Mbps download and 17 Mbps upload. And many times, the connection drops for a few minutes. It’s not that the WiFi that drops, it’s just that you can’t connect to the internet.

 

The transmitter power is set to "High." It runs on a different channel and SSID than my main network so they don't interfere with each other.

 

I don't have any LAN conected devices - sorry

 

Please help?

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Re:TL-WPA4220 KIT - Good connection - poor wifi speed
2025-02-04 21:38:44

  @Andreas_A 

 

Snap from LOG


392 INFO 7days, 10:18:41, DHCPC: Recv OFFER from server 192.168.1.1 with ip 192.168.1.141
393 INFO 7days, 10:18:41, DHCPC: Send REQUEST to server 192.168.1.1 with request ip 192.168.1.141
394 INFO 7days, 10:18:41, DHCPC: Recv ACK from server 192.168.1.1 with ip 192.168.1.141 lease time 7200
395 INFO 7days, 10:24:13, DHCPC: DHCP SERVER detect failed
396 INFO 7days, 10:24:13, DHCPC: Recv OFFER from server 192.168.1.1 with ip 192.168.1.141
397 INFO 7days, 10:24:13, DHCPC: Send REQUEST to server 192.168.1.1 with request ip 192.168.1.141
398 INFO 7days, 10:24:13, DHCPC: Recv ACK from server 192.168.1.1 with ip 192.168.1.141 lease time 7200

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Re:TL-WPA4220 KIT - Good connection - poor wifi speed
2025-02-08 09:12:35

Hi @Andreas_A,

Is the shed you mentioned outdoor? Please note that TL-WPA4220 KIT is suitable for home environment, not outdoor environment.

There are several potential factors and troubleshooting steps you can take:
    1. Check powerline adapters' placement: Ensure that the powerline adapters are plugged directly into a wall outlet and not into power strips, surge protectors, or extension cords. 
    2. Test different electrical outlets and move them into the same room for comparison.
    3. Check powerline rates between the powerline devices via tpPLC utility/App, you could refer to this FAQ to understand the difference between powerline rate and actual internet speed: Explanation about the Powerline Rate and Actual speed of the Powerline Adapters
If the powerline rate is too low, refer to this FAQ to see if it will be better: What can I do if my powerline rate is very low?
    4. If the wired speed is normal, only wireless connection is slow, please try to change the Wi-Fi channel and channel width on the powerline extender.
    5. Check available firmware updates and ensure the powerline adapter and extender are both using the latest firmware.

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