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It does what it says on the tin, and it does it fairly well, if not the fastest product on the market. That’s not a very satisfying conclusion, but as we’ve said, power line networking is not a technology investment that is meant to radically change your setup, but serves only to bring data to places where it was lacking before.
You get better wireless speeds from a setup involving 4×4 routers and bridges, but not at this price point. Logic says you may get better range over extreme distance from a power line networking set up than wireless, although some high-end routers are now capable of very good wireless speeds at even 20 or 30 meter distances.
There are cheaper kits available, but the majority lack any form of wireless connectivity. Despite any manufacturer claims, you will never get the full speeds that are written on the box.
So Asus has been modest with its offering with the PL-N12, and the price is accordingly affordable. It supports both wired and wireless, something not every competitor offers. It’s also really easy to set up, putting this into a category of hardware that’s easy to recommend to less technical users.
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Pros:
- All-in networking solution to extend wired and wireless connectivity.
- Affordable pricing.
- Stand-by mode, noise reduction
Cons:
- Worse performance than wired connections or 802.11ac wireless
- Pricier than (some) competing AV1200 power line-only adapters.
Kitguru Says: The Asus PL-N12 WiFi HomePlug AV500 kit is all you need to extend a wireless network over your power line for use by both wired and wireless devices. It's doesn't offer the fastest performance, but it has to work within the general limits of power line networking technology, with some well thought-out features.
