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# 500 Mbps Powerline Speed Dual Wired + Wi-Fi Signal Plug & Play Setup Linksys Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender (PLWK400)

**Brand:** linksys
**Price:** B/.233
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power up your network, no wires left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Linksys Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender (PLWK400) by linksys
- **How much does it cost?** B/.233 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- linksys enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted linksys brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Expansion:** Add devices instantly with a one-touch WPS button—no tech headaches, just instant connectivity.
- • **Multi-Port Versatility:** Connect multiple devices like gaming consoles, smart TVs, and PCs through the 4-port adapter for ultimate flexibility.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No configuration needed—just plug in and power up your network in minutes, perfect for busy professionals.
- • **Seamless Powerline Networking:** Transform your home’s electrical wiring into a high-speed network backbone with up to 500 Mbps throughput.
- • **Simultaneous Wired & Wireless:** Enjoy the best of both worlds—wired Ethernet stability plus a strong Wi-Fi signal for all your devices.

## Overview

The Linksys Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender (PLWK400) leverages your home’s existing electrical wiring to deliver up to 500 Mbps wired speeds while simultaneously broadcasting a reliable Wi-Fi signal. Featuring a 4-port Ethernet adapter and easy WPS setup, it effortlessly extends your network’s reach without complex installation—ideal for gamers, streamers, and multitasking millennials craving seamless connectivity everywhere at home.

## Description

Linksys Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender. Expand your home wireless network using your existing powerlines.

Review: Works Great! UPDATED - I have been dealing with networking in our household for years, and I think this is the very FIRST product that simply worked right out of the box--no configuration necessary. I had considered getting a wireless network extender (Linksys RE1000), but decided against it, given the uneven user reviews it received. Since I really only needed to get better network connectivity in one small area, this alternative made sense. I connected the one piece of the PLSK400 to my Linksys E4200 at one corner of our house and plugged the other piece into an electrical receptacle at the opposite corner on a different floor. My son's Xbox connection is now much improved, even better than the wireless connection he experienced playing it in the same room as the router. Now he can keep his Xbox with the big screen TV and get great performance. And since I bought the model that has four ports, I can also connect the Wii and the Blu-Ray player as well, with one more port left for something else in the future. I don't usually review stuff, but felt compelled to submit a positive review for a product that made it so easy to extend my network to the furthest corner of our house. EDIT: I built a new computer, and wanted to put it down in our family room, where I also had placed the 4-port portion of the kit. Unfortunately, the desk is in a part of the room where I can't connect to the 4-port powerline adapter I'm using to connect the Xbox. I searched for information on whether buying another kit would extend the powerline network using the same unit that was hooked up to my router. After not finding anything, I finally just decided to go ahead and purchase the Linksys Powerline AV 1-Port Network Adapter Kit (PLEK400), which is the same as this kit but with only 1 port in each of the two units. I couldn't find any source where I could simply buy one unit alone. After receiving the PLEK400 kit, I plugged one of the units (they seem to be identical) into an outlet near my new computer, hooked up the computer, and it connected to my existing unit next to my router with no problem. Since the kit came with 2 1-port units, I use the other 1-port unit to connect my laptop from a different area, when I don't feel like using the wireless network. All worked flawlessly together, again with no configuration necessary! Now that I have owned both the PLSK400 and the PLEK400 kits for several months, I can again affirm that these have worked beautifully for our family. However, I have found that every once in a while (maybe every 2 weeks or so?), I need to unplug them and replug them to "reboot" the powerline network. The powerline network seems to slow way down or quit working altogether if it hasn't been restarted for a while. Instead of waiting for that to happen, though, I usually simply restart it (by unplugging and replugging all units) when I find it necessary to restart our router and cable modem. The router or the cable modem need to be restarted more often than the powerline units, so the slowdown that sometimes had occurred never happens anymore. Because this is easy to do when the rest of the network needs to be restarted anyway, I don't feel this should detract from my initial 5-star rating.
Review: Efficiency at it's best when Wireless can become a problem. - I'm a voice and telepresence engineer by trade so I hope that has some credibility to make this review worth reading. For years I have always preferred ethernet cabling versus wireless. At some point I got tired of running cables to every device and went wireless. My wife's computer, my Roku, my PS4, ipad, laptops, everything started to use wireless. My only wired connection was the desktop that I am writing this review on. Well here enters my problem. The Playstation 4 is notorius for having super crappy wifi adapters with them. Some work great others like me barely get 1-5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps up. Before some of you start trying to think that it was my wireless network, it isn't. Again, I do this stuff for a living. I scanned my house with a program you have to pay for to check for any noise/interference and could find nothing of significance to cause a signal strength of 70% on the ps4, especially since it was about 10 feet away from my modem. Channel 1 on the wifi was the clearest for me so I use that. Speed tests on all devices show about 35-40 Mbps wireless but the Ps4 in all its glory just plain sucks for some reason. I moved the PS4 close and still no dice. I turned it off and did a speed test with my phone and ipad and got about 35-40 Mbps, so yes the PS4 is at fault here. My wife's desktop has a wireless module and sits at the other end of the house with no issue. No major blockages other than one wall. This is what led me here. For one device I decided to try this. You plug one end into a wall outlet near your router and then proceed to plug the Ethernet cable into the mode/router and the other end with the 4 ports or single port where you want to plug in your wireless device. They will synchronize together and then you plug the ethernet cable near your 4 port/1 port plug into your wireless device that you want hard wired into the network. From here it is like a normal wired connection using the 120/240 volt AC power of your home. It uses a specific frequency set to find the other device and transmit the data in that fashion. I am now getting 50 Mbps (give or take obviously) off of my PS4 which is what I am currently paying for from my ISP. This device works like a charm and sets up in minutes, the longest part is unpackaging. Linksys has done it again with a fantastic device that takes your home network to a whole different level.

## Features

- Refer the installation instruciton at the bottom of the page
- Get the flexibility of a wired connection while simultaneously broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal
- Easily add more wireless devices to your network by pressing the WPS button

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0087O6AQE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #587 in Powerline Network Adapters |
| Brand | Linksys |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,008) |
| Date First Available | May 31, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.27 x 9.49 x 6.65 inches |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Item model number | PLWK400-NP |
| Manufacturer | Linksys |
| Product Dimensions | 3.27 x 9.49 x 6.65 inches |
| Wireless Type | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Linksys
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Data Link Protocol:** Ethernet
- **Data Transfer Rate:** 200 Megabits Per Second
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00163120603053
- **Hardware Interface:** Ethernet
- **Item Weight:** 0.25 Kilograms
- **Manufacturer:** Linksys

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: My Verizon DSL modem/WiFi router (brand:Westell) is located in my 2nd floor of my home. The wifi signal is very weak to my basement where my TV and streaming devices are located. Will this network extender resolve my problem? Has anyone used it with a Verizon DSL modem/router and found it working fine?**
A: I am also with Verizon and have a Westell branded modem. I use a Netgear WNDR4500 router. The power line unit is connected on the APC on the gound floor and the receiver is on the second story off a surge protected outlet. The unit works very well as I get a direct connection to my desktop and the Kindles, Nooks, iPads, phones, etc all receive a good connection. The desktop only received about half the broadband that a pc connected via cat5e, but it is adequate for surfing and homework. If the house wiring is in good condition you should have no issues with the unit.

**Q: Do both units have to plug into the same electrical circuit?**
A: No, They do not have to be on the same Circuit.  However... they do have to be on the same phase of your electrical box.  Phases usually alternate like so:  Phase1: breaker 1 & 2, Phase2: breaker 3 & 4, Phase1: breaker 5 & 6, Phase2: breaker 7 & 8, Etc...  the reason for this is there is no continuity between the phases (they are not connected to each other) therefore the signal from plug A on phase 1, will not be connected to Plug B on phase 2.

**Q: Does this kit come with cables?**
A: What's in the box? This product comes with everything you need to connect up to 4 Ethernet enabled devices to your network over existing AC power outlets. *1 Linksys PLE400 Powerline AV 1-Port Network Adapter *1 Linksys PLS400 Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter *Quick Install Guide *2 Ethernet Cables (the included Cables are only be 3 foot)

**Q: Will it work if plugged into a powerstrip/surge protector or does it need to be plugged directly into an outlet?**
A: Hi J. BolusIt is not recommended to put a Linksys Powerline device behind a powerstrip or surge protector. Although there have been users that were able to successfully make it work behind surge protectors, we still recommend plugging Powerline adapters directly into a power outlet. For further information about this device, follow this link: http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/support/powerline/PLSK400Thanks.Cisco-Linksys Supporthttp://homesupport.cisco.com

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Great! UPDATED
*by S***R on March 9, 2012*

I have been dealing with networking in our household for years, and I think this is the very FIRST product that simply worked right out of the box--no configuration necessary. I had considered getting a wireless network extender (Linksys RE1000), but decided against it, given the uneven user reviews it received. Since I really only needed to get better network connectivity in one small area, this alternative made sense. I connected the one piece of the PLSK400 to my Linksys E4200 at one corner of our house and plugged the other piece into an electrical receptacle at the opposite corner on a different floor. My son's Xbox connection is now much improved, even better than the wireless connection he experienced playing it in the same room as the router. Now he can keep his Xbox with the big screen TV and get great performance. And since I bought the model that has four ports, I can also connect the Wii and the Blu-Ray player as well, with one more port left for something else in the future. I don't usually review stuff, but felt compelled to submit a positive review for a product that made it so easy to extend my network to the furthest corner of our house. EDIT: I built a new computer, and wanted to put it down in our family room, where I also had placed the 4-port portion of the kit. Unfortunately, the desk is in a part of the room where I can't connect to the 4-port powerline adapter I'm using to connect the Xbox. I searched for information on whether buying another kit would extend the powerline network using the same unit that was hooked up to my router. After not finding anything, I finally just decided to go ahead and purchase the Linksys Powerline AV 1-Port Network Adapter Kit (PLEK400), which is the same as this kit but with only 1 port in each of the two units. I couldn't find any source where I could simply buy one unit alone. After receiving the PLEK400 kit, I plugged one of the units (they seem to be identical) into an outlet near my new computer, hooked up the computer, and it connected to my existing unit next to my router with no problem. Since the kit came with 2 1-port units, I use the other 1-port unit to connect my laptop from a different area, when I don't feel like using the wireless network. All worked flawlessly together, again with no configuration necessary! Now that I have owned both the PLSK400 and the PLEK400 kits for several months, I can again affirm that these have worked beautifully for our family. However, I have found that every once in a while (maybe every 2 weeks or so?), I need to unplug them and replug them to "reboot" the powerline network. The powerline network seems to slow way down or quit working altogether if it hasn't been restarted for a while. Instead of waiting for that to happen, though, I usually simply restart it (by unplugging and replugging all units) when I find it necessary to restart our router and cable modem. The router or the cable modem need to be restarted more often than the powerline units, so the slowdown that sometimes had occurred never happens anymore. Because this is easy to do when the rest of the network needs to be restarted anyway, I don't feel this should detract from my initial 5-star rating.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Efficiency at it's best when Wireless can become a problem.
*by B***E on June 15, 2014*

I'm a voice and telepresence engineer by trade so I hope that has some credibility to make this review worth reading. For years I have always preferred ethernet cabling versus wireless. At some point I got tired of running cables to every device and went wireless. My wife's computer, my Roku, my PS4, ipad, laptops, everything started to use wireless. My only wired connection was the desktop that I am writing this review on. Well here enters my problem. The Playstation 4 is notorius for having super crappy wifi adapters with them. Some work great others like me barely get 1-5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps up. Before some of you start trying to think that it was my wireless network, it isn't. Again, I do this stuff for a living. I scanned my house with a program you have to pay for to check for any noise/interference and could find nothing of significance to cause a signal strength of 70% on the ps4, especially since it was about 10 feet away from my modem. Channel 1 on the wifi was the clearest for me so I use that. Speed tests on all devices show about 35-40 Mbps wireless but the Ps4 in all its glory just plain sucks for some reason. I moved the PS4 close and still no dice. I turned it off and did a speed test with my phone and ipad and got about 35-40 Mbps, so yes the PS4 is at fault here. My wife's desktop has a wireless module and sits at the other end of the house with no issue. No major blockages other than one wall. This is what led me here. For one device I decided to try this. You plug one end into a wall outlet near your router and then proceed to plug the Ethernet cable into the mode/router and the other end with the 4 ports or single port where you want to plug in your wireless device. They will synchronize together and then you plug the ethernet cable near your 4 port/1 port plug into your wireless device that you want hard wired into the network. From here it is like a normal wired connection using the 120/240 volt AC power of your home. It uses a specific frequency set to find the other device and transmit the data in that fashion. I am now getting 50 Mbps (give or take obviously) off of my PS4 which is what I am currently paying for from my ISP. This device works like a charm and sets up in minutes, the longest part is unpackaging. Linksys has done it again with a fantastic device that takes your home network to a whole different level.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***N on August 24, 2017*

on the same electric panel. Just a great product , wifi hotspot without passing cable.

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