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Compliant with the latest HomePlug AV standards, which support data speeds of up to 200Mbps, the HomePlug AV Wireless N Starter Kit can be used to bridge Ethernet devices such as modems, routers, PCs, set-top-boxes, and game consoles, allowing users to share network access via existing in-home power cabling. What's unique is that the device has an extra built-in 802.11n Access Point, enabling users to enjoy mobility, high-speed wireless connection and better coverage with no more dead zones. Just plug the Innoband HomePlug AV 200P-I1 into any wall power socket, connect a network cable, then plug the HomePlug AV 210P-I1(with antenna) into any wall power socket, and you can easily set up a secure wireless network by pressing the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. Thus, the adapter can extend your wireless coverage through power lines for multimedia applications such as online games, IPTV and audio streaming from room to room.
This review is from : Innoband HomePlug AV Wireless N Starter Kit
Exactly what I need... even if the antenna broke right out of the box. . The Good: Bridges Ethernet devices and extends Wi-Fi coverage using *existing power lines*. Performance is exceptional.
The Bad: Setup is less than straightforward. Documentation is limited.
The Ugly: The 210P-I1 access point's antenna is poorly designed and fragile.
I purchased this product because Wi-Fi reception in my kitchen (which has a lot of stainless steel cabinets and is far away from our Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router) is poor.
Before setting up the Innoband HomePlug Kit, laptop reception in the kitchen was bad but tolerable. However, a Logitech Squeezebox Duet Wi-Fi Internet Radio we purchased recently was unusable. We had to walk out of the kitchen to use the Squeezebox Controller, and the Receiver in the kitchen simply couldn't keep up with the streaming audio. Synching with our older Squeezebox was impossible because both players would cut out for seconds at a time.
When I purchased the HomePlug Kit, I was worried that ethernet over power lines simply wouldn't work or would perform so poorly that it wouldn't be useful. I was also concerned that the 210P-I1 access point would be annoying to configure or incompatible with my 802.11g devices. Finally, I was taking a chance by buying an unreviewed product from a company that I didn't recognize.
But the HomePlug Kit does just what it is advertised to do. Namely, it bridges Ethernet devices and extends wireless coverage over existing power lines. And it does so with exceptional performance--better, it feels like, than my existing wireless network. In fact, after the 210P-I1 access point had been running for a few minutes, all 5 of the devices that had been using my router's Wi-Fi selected the 210P-I1--automatically.
My one major complaint about the HomePlug Kit is the 210P-I1 access point's fragile antenna, which I managed to snap within moments of removing the device from its packaging. The break is only cosmetic (the wiring is intact even though its housing was comepletely separated from the unit) so I decided to use some super glue rather than go through the hassle of a return. But I hope Innoband will address this design flaw in future revisions of the product.
My second, lesser complaint is that although Innoband effectively promises a plug-and-play configuration, the experience is in truth less straightforward. The main issue I found is that the 210P-I1 access point was not configured to work with my home network (it was using a different subnet and wireless network). Which isn't really that surprising, but I had to exercise some trial-and-error in order to get everything configured as desired.
In order to integrate the 210P-I1 with my home network, I had to:
1. Connect my laptop via the supplied Ethernet cable to the 210P-I1.
2. Configure my laptop for the same subnet as the 210P-I1:
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.210
3. Connect a web browser to http://192.168.1.210.
4. Reconfigure the 210P-I1 with an IP address on my home network.
A. Click "Lan Setting" [sic]
B. Enter an IP address from my home network (e.g., 192.168.0.NNN for addresses ranging from 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.0.255)*
C. Click "Apply"
* Your specific configuration may vary.
5. Reconfigure my laptop for my home network's subnet. Generally this just means using DHCP, but you can use a static configuration like:
IP Address: 192.168.0.NNN
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.XXX
6. Connect a web browser to http://192.168.0.NNN (i.e., the IP address configured in step #4).
7. Reconfigure the 210P-I1's SSID to match my router's existing SSID.
A. Click "Wireless Settings"
B. Change "Network Name(SSID)" [sic] from "innoband" to "mywifi".
C. Click "Apply"
8. Ensure that my router's wireless channel and the 210P-I1's do *not* overlap.
A. Channels 1, 6, and 11 do not overlap
B. The 210P-I1 access point is already configured to use channel 6
C. I reconfigured my router to use channel 11
9. Ensure that my router uses the same encryption and secret as the 210P-I1.
A. Click "Wireless Settings"
B. Click "Security"
C. Choose the "Security Mode" (WEP or WAP) that matches my router's
D. Enter the WEP key or WAP pass phrase that matches my router's
E. Click "Apply"
Admittedly that's a lot of configuration (and the documentation doesn't cover it adequately), but in the end the Innoband HomePlug Kit does exactly what I need it to do. Which is more than I can say for a lot of products I come across.
I plan on ordering another 200P-I1 (the wired device) to bridge more A/V devices like the Samsung BD-P1600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player.
p.s., Innoband included a black knit watch cap with the HomePlug Kit they sent me. This was a nice gesture (and not a bad cap either).
Exactly what I need... even if the antenna broke right out of the box. . The Good: Bridges Ethernet devices and extends Wi-Fi coverage using *existing power lines*. Performance is exceptional.
The Bad: Setup is less than straightforward. Documentation is limited.
The Ugly: The 210P-I1 access point's antenna is poorly designed and fragile.
I purchased this product because Wi-Fi reception in my kitchen (which has a lot of stainless steel cabinets and is far away from our Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router) is poor.
Before setting up the Innoband HomePlug Kit, laptop reception in the kitchen was bad but tolerable. However, a Logitech Squeezebox Duet Wi-Fi Internet Radio we purchased recently was unusable. We had to walk out of the kitchen to use the Squeezebox Controller, and the Receiver in the kitchen simply couldn't keep up with the streaming audio. Synching with our older Squeezebox was impossible because both players would cut out for seconds at a time.
When I purchased the HomePlug Kit, I was worried that ethernet over power lines simply wouldn't work or would perform so poorly that it wouldn't be useful. I was also concerned that the 210P-I1 access point would be annoying to configure or incompatible with my 802.11g devices. Finally, I was taking a chance by buying an unreviewed product from a company that I didn't recognize.
But the HomePlug Kit does just what it is advertised to do. Namely, it bridges Ethernet devices and extends wireless coverage over existing power lines. And it does so with exceptional performance--better, it feels like, than my existing wireless network. In fact, after the 210P-I1 access point had been running for a few minutes, all 5 of the devices that had been using my router's Wi-Fi selected the 210P-I1--automatically.
My one major complaint about the HomePlug Kit is the 210P-I1 access point's fragile antenna, which I managed to snap within moments of removing the device from its packaging. The break is only cosmetic (the wiring is intact even though its housing was comepletely separated from the unit) so I decided to use some super glue rather than go through the hassle of a return. But I hope Innoband will address this design flaw in future revisions of the product.
My second, lesser complaint is that although Innoband effectively promises a plug-and-play configuration, the experience is in truth less straightforward. The main issue I found is that the 210P-I1 access point was not configured to work with my home network (it was using a different subnet and wireless network). Which isn't really that surprising, but I had to exercise some trial-and-error in order to get everything configured as desired.
In order to integrate the 210P-I1 with my home network, I had to:
1. Connect my laptop via the supplied Ethernet cable to the 210P-I1.
2. Configure my laptop for the same subnet as the 210P-I1:
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.210
3. Connect a web browser to http://192.168.1.210.
4. Reconfigure the 210P-I1 with an IP address on my home network.
A. Click "Lan Setting" [sic]
B. Enter an IP address from my home network (e.g., 192.168.0.NNN for addresses ranging from 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.0.255)*
C. Click "Apply"
* Your specific configuration may vary.
5. Reconfigure my laptop for my home network's subnet. Generally this just means using DHCP, but you can use a static configuration like:
IP Address: 192.168.0.NNN
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.XXX
6. Connect a web browser to http://192.168.0.NNN (i.e., the IP address configured in step #4).
7. Reconfigure the 210P-I1's SSID to match my router's existing SSID.
A. Click "Wireless Settings"
B. Change "Network Name(SSID)" [sic] from "innoband" to "mywifi".
C. Click "Apply"
8. Ensure that my router's wireless channel and the 210P-I1's do *not* overlap.
A. Channels 1, 6, and 11 do not overlap
B. The 210P-I1 access point is already configured to use channel 6
C. I reconfigured my router to use channel 11
9. Ensure that my router uses the same encryption and secret as the 210P-I1.
A. Click "Wireless Settings"
B. Click "Security"
C. Choose the "Security Mode" (WEP or WAP) that matches my router's
D. Enter the WEP key or WAP pass phrase that matches my router's
E. Click "Apply"
Admittedly that's a lot of configuration (and the documentation doesn't cover it adequately), but in the end the Innoband HomePlug Kit does exactly what I need it to do. Which is more than I can say for a lot of products I come across.
I plan on ordering another 200P-I1 (the wired device) to bridge more A/V devices like the Samsung BD-P1600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player.
p.s., Innoband included a black knit watch cap with the HomePlug Kit they sent me. This was a nice gesture (and not a bad cap either).
Innoband HomePlug AV Wireless N Starter Kit Reviews
Very flexible Homeplug/wireless solution . This is the third generation of Homeplug adaptors I've owned, and so far the most flexible. Here's why. They cover the whole range of wireless and Homeplug variations. That means, that as long as all your devices meet the faster wireless or homeplug specs, these adaptors will meet the specs. On the other hand if you've got a mixed environment, these adaptors will play nicely with them too. Another plus, is that the wireless version also comes with a wired port, so that if you're just setting up a wired computer temporarily somewhere you can add it to your network by plugging the adaptor into a wall socket and the PC into the wired port. This is especially handy when you are configuring security settings for wireless and troubleshooting.
I will have to say that the setup is not very easy IF you're trying to add this to an existing network with your own security settings etc. If you've done this before and are pretty proficient in wiFi setup, you can probably figure it out. The instructions that come with the adaptors is pretty basic and really assumes you've got no existing wiFi network. I did get some helpful info from tech support, but it took a turnaround of a few days to get it all running the way I wanted. Fortunately, using it either in factory default mode or wired mode was instant.
All in all, I got what I wanted and am now quite satisfied. The price is a bit high, but the flexibility of use eases that.
Very flexible Homeplug/wireless solution . This is the third generation of Homeplug adaptors I've owned, and so far the most flexible. Here's why. They cover the whole range of wireless and Homeplug variations. That means, that as long as all your devices meet the faster wireless or homeplug specs, these adaptors will meet the specs. On the other hand if you've got a mixed environment, these adaptors will play nicely with them too. Another plus, is that the wireless version also comes with a wired port, so that if you're just setting up a wired computer temporarily somewhere you can add it to your network by plugging the adaptor into a wall socket and the PC into the wired port. This is especially handy when you are configuring security settings for wireless and troubleshooting.
I will have to say that the setup is not very easy IF you're trying to add this to an existing network with your own security settings etc. If you've done this before and are pretty proficient in wiFi setup, you can probably figure it out. The instructions that come with the adaptors is pretty basic and really assumes you've got no existing wiFi network. I did get some helpful info from tech support, but it took a turnaround of a few days to get it all running the way I wanted. Fortunately, using it either in factory default mode or wired mode was instant.
All in all, I got what I wanted and am now quite satisfied. The price is a bit high, but the flexibility of use eases that.
Innoband HomePlug AV Wireless N Starter Kit Opinions
Great product but no instructions . After struggling in a two floor home where the WiFi network just does not penetrate the floor / ceiling, I was very relieved to read about this product online.
My Innoband HomePlug arrived today and I had it set up in 30 min. Do not at all expect to get it done that fast if you do not have networking and WiFi router experience.
This product is great but it has no instructions. It is well designed but feels a bit fragile. After reading that the antenna broke for someone day one, I was very careful.
The only instructions are a folded piece of paper that looks like it was the 50th generation from a copy machine.
Here is how I got the network set up.
Connect the box that goes into the router (the one without the antenna) to your router or modem. Plug it into the wall.
Plug in your other box (the one with the antenna) to the wall. I suggest starting out by doing it near by so you don't have to run around.
Take an ethernet cable and plug it between your computer and the box with the antenna while it is plugged into the wall. Make sure your computer is disconnected from the internet and any other network.
This is how you will customize the network. There is no mention of changing the password, network name or anything. This is basic information that should be provided.
To connect to the box open your browser and type [...]
The username and password are "admin" and "admin", clever, no? :-)
Go to Wireless Settings.
In the Basic tab you will see Network Name (SSID) That is the network name that users will see when connecting.
Change the network name and click Apply.
Then go to Wireless Settings again and go to Security and change the Passphrase from the default password that is on the cardboard box and on the back of the antenna box / WiFi router.
Click Apply
Your personal settings are done. Now you have to sync the two boxes. I have to admit that this worked much more smoothly than anticipated.
I had both boxes plugged in and at arms length. I held the Sync button on the box connected to the internet for 3 seconds and as it flashed I hit the other box with the antenna for 3 seconds. Both lights became solid and I was able to connects via WiFi right away.
I wish the manufacturer had provided detailed instructions. This a wonderful product that adds a tremendous convenience to those who want a broad WiFi network.
My network has two PCs an iMac and an iPhone. The netowrk extends my already WiFi network that has a VOIP router. Needless to say, there is a lot going on and this set-up fits in well. Despite previous comments, I configured the network on an iMac and checked the settings later with a Windows machine. Both work fine.
Good Luck and enjoy.
Great product but no instructions . After struggling in a two floor home where the WiFi network just does not penetrate the floor / ceiling, I was very relieved to read about this product online.
My Innoband HomePlug arrived today and I had it set up in 30 min. Do not at all expect to get it done that fast if you do not have networking and WiFi router experience.
This product is great but it has no instructions. It is well designed but feels a bit fragile. After reading that the antenna broke for someone day one, I was very careful.
The only instructions are a folded piece of paper that looks like it was the 50th generation from a copy machine.
Here is how I got the network set up.
Connect the box that goes into the router (the one without the antenna) to your router or modem. Plug it into the wall.
Plug in your other box (the one with the antenna) to the wall. I suggest starting out by doing it near by so you don't have to run around.
Take an ethernet cable and plug it between your computer and the box with the antenna while it is plugged into the wall. Make sure your computer is disconnected from the internet and any other network.
This is how you will customize the network. There is no mention of changing the password, network name or anything. This is basic information that should be provided.
To connect to the box open your browser and type [...]
The username and password are "admin" and "admin", clever, no? :-)
Go to Wireless Settings.
In the Basic tab you will see Network Name (SSID) That is the network name that users will see when connecting.
Change the network name and click Apply.
Then go to Wireless Settings again and go to Security and change the Passphrase from the default password that is on the cardboard box and on the back of the antenna box / WiFi router.
Click Apply
Your personal settings are done. Now you have to sync the two boxes. I have to admit that this worked much more smoothly than anticipated.
I had both boxes plugged in and at arms length. I held the Sync button on the box connected to the internet for 3 seconds and as it flashed I hit the other box with the antenna for 3 seconds. Both lights became solid and I was able to connects via WiFi right away.
I wish the manufacturer had provided detailed instructions. This a wonderful product that adds a tremendous convenience to those who want a broad WiFi network.
My network has two PCs an iMac and an iPhone. The netowrk extends my already WiFi network that has a VOIP router. Needless to say, there is a lot going on and this set-up fits in well. Despite previous comments, I configured the network on an iMac and checked the settings later with a Windows machine. Both work fine.
Good Luck and enjoy.
Not for a Mac . Imagine my surprise upon installing the Innoband HomePlug AV Wireless N Starter Kit and discovering that it is unusable on a Mac. I can see the powerline connection on my laptop, but there appears to be no way to enter a required code on a Mac. If there was such a method I would happily keep the Innoband kit, but without it the setup is worthless. I am distressed that there was no hint on the Amazon website or the Amazon Marketplace page that it was limited to a PC network. Yes, you can learn that (in my case, after the fact) if you drill down far enough on the Innoband website, but it should be more prominently displayed. I gave it three stars in the belief that if I had been foolish enough to buy a PC instead of a Mac it would work as advertised, but I cannot provide assurance.
not too bad if it's your only option. . I have to say, this works pretty well. I get about 145mbps in my house (not the full 200... then again, I didn't expect to). My house was built in 1974 so the wiring is a little old. But this product is certainly fine for my HTPC (a macmini). I stream movies to and from it... and it works pretty well.
It works . The range of the device is decent. The setup was a fairly easy affair. Getting a device to take the password generally takes a few tries, but all in all the Innoband Homeplug AV works just fine extending the range of a wireless network.
Impressive and perfromed as advertised. . Saw an article on this device on Engadget and I have to say the HomePlug Kit does what I needed it to do and performs very well. In my case setup was straigthforward as compared to the other reviewers; plugged in the devices and once they saw each other I had my laptop connected the wireless unit and basically had it set as a repeater to extend the existing wireless network with the same settings for SSID encryption protocol and passphrase. The antenna design could be better, it seems very fragile and pricing was somewhat tough. The knit cap was a nice touch.
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Feature Innoband HomePlug AV Wireless N Starter Kit
- Provides data speed up to 200Mbps over existing in-home power lines
- Extended wireless coverage of up to 3 times the range of 802.11g products
- Utilizes power line technology that takes advantage of the unused bandwidth of the electrical wiring in your home.
- Provides Quality of Service and supports Triple Play applications such as IPTV, VoIP and high-speed Internet access
- Compliant with the HomePlug® Powerline Alliance industry specifications
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Product Details
EAN : 0853964002081UPC : 853964002081
MPN : 300-3-210P-I1-00
Brand : Innoband
Color : Dark Blue
Weight : 3 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 9 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Electronics
Manufacturer : Innoband Technologies, Inc.
Model : 210P-I1
Publisher : Innoband Technologies, Inc.
Studio : Innoband Technologies, Inc.
Where To Buy
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