"Power Plug" with AC Pass Through, WiFi Extender and Ethernet ?

Marzipanogram · 10 Sep 2013 at 19:10

I'm looking a "power plug" type device, that would boost my WiFi, include an ethernet port and also have AC pass through, but I can't seem to find one that includes all the above.

I plan to connect one of the plugs to a "Boxee Box" via ethernet to connect to the internet, plus boost the WiFi signal in that room, so I could connect a Laptop if needed (I can receive WiFi in that room, but I'd like to give it a boost).
I can't use WiFi for the Boxee Box, because I have to unhide my SSID and remove MAC filtering.

Additionally, to any starter pack that I'd buy, I might get a third plug, to use upstairs with other WiFi devices. Again the plug would be to just boost the signal.

I'm I correct in thinking the "Mbps" rating doesn't really matter if I'm not streaming HD content around the network ?
The only thing that I'd be downloading would be data on iPlayer on the Boxee Box and that would be effected by my DL speed and not transfer speeds.

Thank you.

MissChief · 10 Sep 2013 at 21:56

I've never seen one with pass through, WAP and Ethernet. You might need one with pass through and Ethernet and a separate WAP.

Marzipanogram · 10 Sep 2013 at 22:12

MissChief said:
I've never seen one with pass through, WAP and Ethernet. You might need one with pass through and Ethernet and a separate WAP.

Thanks for your help.

I did find one, but it's way over priced at £110
Devolo dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ Starter Kit
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Devolo-dLAN-500-Wireless-Starter/dp/B00A67I5EK/ref=sr_1_1/277-1976647-8653846?ie=UTF8&qid=1378847268&sr=8-1&keywords=Devolo

My search goes on.

TheVoice · 11 Sep 2013 at 10:48

For what it's worth, a hidden SSD and MAC filtering isn't really much of a security measure so it's not really the end of the world if you have to disable that.

Marzipanogram · 11 Sep 2013 at 14:10

TheVoice said:
For what it's worth, a hidden SSD and MAC filtering isn't really much of a security measure so it's not really the end of the world if you have to disable that.

Thank you for the info.

morfmedia · 12 Sep 2013 at 21:33

Why would you need to disable mac filtering as the mac won't change?

Ps try google, you should be able unhide, setup then hide again or set a dhcp reservation on your router.

http://forums.boxee.tv/showthread.php?t=33273

MagicBoy · 12 Sep 2013 at 21:35

The only one I know of is the Devolo. It's got a unique feature set, therefore it's not overpriced.

Marzipanogram · 12 Sep 2013 at 21:51

morfmedia said:
Why would you need to disable mac filtering as the mac won't change?

When MAC filtering is on, the Boxee Box doesn't like it and won't connect to the internet.
When it's off, it works OK.

MagicBoy said:
The only one I know of is the Devolo. It's got a unique feature set, therefore it's not overpriced.

Agreed, I have seen a similar one from BT. But, it's still a rip off.

I've been looking at various homeplugs over the last few days, especially looking for dual ethernet ports (to connect Boxee and FreeSat boxes).
A cheap and maybe simpler alternative to using homeplugs appears to be something like this.

A WiFi extender with 2 ethernet ports.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TeckNet®-30...00E95C2BC/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt/280-7744893-2429652