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title: "Linksys Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender (PLWK400)"
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# 200 Mbps Powerline Speed Dual Wired & Wi-Fi Signal One-Touch WPS Security Linksys Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender (PLWK400)

**Brand:** linksys
**Price:** SAR 480
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power up your home network—wired speed meets wireless freedom!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Linksys Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender (PLWK400) by linksys
- **How much does it cost?** SAR 480 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

- • **Expand Your Network’s Reach:** Transform hard-to-reach corners into connectivity hotspots and never miss a beat on streaming, gaming, or remote work.
- • **Multi-Device Ready 4-Port Hub:** Connect multiple wired devices directly via the built-in 4-port Ethernet switch—perfect for your home office or entertainment setup.
- • **Plug & Play with WPS Simplicity:** Add devices effortlessly with the one-touch WPS button, ensuring secure connections without the tech headache.
- • **Seamless Wired + Wireless Boost:** Leverage your home's powerlines to deliver stable 200 Mbps wired speeds while simultaneously broadcasting a fresh Wi-Fi signal—no more dead zones.
- • **Consistent Real-World Performance:** Experience reliable speeds around 90 Mbps across rooms and floors, outperforming many pricier 500 Mbps adapters in everyday use.

## Overview

The Linksys Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender (PLWK400) uses your home's existing electrical wiring to deliver up to 200 Mbps wired speeds while simultaneously creating a new Wi-Fi hotspot. Featuring a 4-port Ethernet switch and one-touch WPS setup, it expands your network reach with consistent real-world performance, ideal for eliminating Wi-Fi dead zones and supporting multiple devices seamlessly.

## Description

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

Review: Excellent 200Mbps adapters--don't waste your money on most 500Mbps on the market - UPDATED ON MARCH 3, 2014: I recently bumped up my internet speed and began running some speed tests to verify this. I was surprised to find out that the throughput over these powerline adapters had dropped by over 50% since I originally reviewed them. I've tried resetting them and reinstalling the firmware, but the problem remains. The only thing that may have changed was the fact that I accidentally pressed the "encryption" button on one of the adapters a few days ago (around the time I increased my internet speed with Comcast), but resetting the adapter should have cleared that. The adapters still push around 90Mbps in the same room, but this number drops significantly as I move the adapters away from each other. Where I was originally getting over 90Mbps with the adapters on different floors, now I'm getting around 40Mbps with the adapters in the same position. Since I now have a 50Mbps internet connection, I'm a bit disappointed in that these adapters are now the bottleneck. I'll look into the issue some more and may contact support, but I won't knock off any stars off my original review until I find a cause. ORIGINAL REVIEW FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2013: This review is for the 4-port Linksys Adapters, and not the wireless extender. Not sure why my review is tagged that way. Just some quick background info that may help some users: There are basically two ratings for powerline adapters: 200Mbps and 500Mbps (a few other speed ratings may be found, but 200 and 500 are the standards). I've used a few different powerline adapters over the years, and believe that currently, the 200Mbps-rated adapters are simply a better purchase than most the 500Mbps-rated adapters. Most of the higher rated adapters are pretty much a gimmick, in that while they are designed to meet the specifications for 500Mbps over the powerline, the adapters are often equipped with 10/100 ethernet ports. This basically means that while they could potentially push data at 500Mbps over the powerline, the bottleneck is the actual ethernet port on the adapter, which is limited to a measly 100 Mbps. I don't know if this is a cost-saving measure or a technical issue, but it looks like most manufacturers design, and market, their powerline adapters this way. I've also found that the 500Mbps adapters are more sensitive to more power-hungry devices on the same circuit. For example, if you have a power hog like a home elevator or a gym-quality treadmill, the 500Mbps may be more sensitive to that when in use. If speed over the powerline is truly what you're after, by all means spend the money and get a 500Mbps+ adapter, but make sure it has gigabit ports (and definitely use Cat 5e or 6 ethernet cables), or else you're just wasting your money. Along with the Linksys, I also considered the TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, up to 500Mbps . It has great reviews, an attractive price, and can be purchased with a gigabit port. Unfortunately, TP-Link doesn't sell this model with a 4-port switch as Linksys does, which is why I went with the Linksys. If I only needed a single port, I would have gone with the TP-Link. Now onto the Linksys: I ended up purchasing the 4-port adapter kit. As is usually the case with powerline adapters from most of the big manufacturers, the setup was quick and simple--literally plug and play. As for real-world speed, I ran some iperf tests on my network (two Macs and an Asus RT-N16 router running Tomato firmware)... here are the results: - Both clients wired into the same 4-port powerline adapter (other adapter not used): 93.3 Mbps (my theoretical max) - Both clients wired into different adapters in same room, different outlets: 90.6 Mbps And with the adapters on different floors - Both clients wired, no router: 90.2 Mbps - Both clients wired, with router: 90.0 Mbps The speeds were very consistent in my tests--far more consistent than pushing data over wireless. After reading reviews of some 500Mbps adapters on the market, my test results showed that my speeds usually exceeded the ones reported by reviewers of many 500Mbps adapters. And a side note: don't pay attention to reviews using results from SpeedTest.net or other internet-based speed test service as a good measure of network adapters. Internet speeds have nothing to do with your home network speeds. Overall I'm very happy with the speeds, setup and consistency of these adapters. It's too early to tell if the adapters will keep up this performance over time, but so far it's very promising.
Review: Works fine but such a hassle to install... tech supports is good - I was excited to get this - we get a lot of rebuffering while streaming Netflix through one of our WiFi BluRay players due to poor signal strength, so, after reading the great reviews, I thought this would be the perfect solution. It solved the problem, but not without frustration. The device itself works fine and I have a great WiFi signal strength (5 out of 5 bars) on the Blu Ray player, where before I only had 1 or 2 bars. Same with my phone and tablet - 4 out of 4 bars, where before I only had one. The connection will work either wired or wireless (the unit that plugs into the remote location can be wired to the WiFi device with the included ethernet cable). I had trouble getting Netflix up at first, but after unplugging everything, including the modem and BluRay player, and reconnecting, everything works perfectly. This device actually sets up its own wireless network, my advice is to give it a different name than your home network, so you can identify which one you're connected to on your devices. I didn't understand this, I thought it was going to splice into the existing network, so at first I named it the same as my home network, which really confused things. My router is Linksys, so I specifically bought a Linksys brand powerline adapter thinking it would interface smoothly with the router. In retrospect, I don't think it matters BUT the reason it did not get 5 stars and I had considered giving only 3 stars, was for the difficulty installing and setting up the units. I'm not a computer geek, nor am I a computer dummie, I'm somewhere in the middle. I followed the incredibly sparse instructions in the box, inserted the installation CD into my computer and got some useless screens that did nothing. I tried to figure it out myself, tried going to the Linksys web site to download the user manual, and found a manual that was about 140 pages, starting in Dutch, moving on to German, then Russian... Rather than scroll through 20 languages to find one I could read well enough to install my product, I called tech support. I was on the phone with the tech for nearly an hour and a half getting the devices installed! That is JUST insane! I told the tech that I couldn't believe what a pain this was to install and I have never had a hardware installation that required this much time and effort. She said it's because I must have strong security and firewall on my computer. Whatever... it's installed and the tech was very nice. She had offered, initially, to remotely access my computer and take over the install from her end, for a ten dollar charge, but that didn't sound secure to me, so I declined. Bottom line, I'm glad I bought this device, it definitely gives me WiFi in a corner of the house that was previously almost nonexistent but the installation process took way too long for me.

## 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 | #497 in Powerline Network Adapters |
| Brand | Linksys |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 472 Reviews |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate | 200 Megabits Per Second |
| External Testing Certification | FCC, IC, CE, HomePlug AV |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00163120603053 |
| Hardware Interface | Ethernet |
| Item Weight | 0.25 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Linksys |
| Mfr Part Number | PLWK400-NP |
| Model Number | PLWK400-NP |
| UPC | 172304353608 808112745853 012304117841 809185825633 807030506553 809385677124 809186282268 168141652677 745883594313 100177341743 745883597048 163120603053 631058270451 804066786874 115970742154 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## 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

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent 200Mbps adapters--don't waste your money on most 500Mbps on the market
*by J***N on November 20, 2013*

UPDATED ON MARCH 3, 2014: I recently bumped up my internet speed and began running some speed tests to verify this. I was surprised to find out that the throughput over these powerline adapters had dropped by over 50% since I originally reviewed them. I've tried resetting them and reinstalling the firmware, but the problem remains. The only thing that may have changed was the fact that I accidentally pressed the "encryption" button on one of the adapters a few days ago (around the time I increased my internet speed with Comcast), but resetting the adapter should have cleared that. The adapters still push around 90Mbps in the same room, but this number drops significantly as I move the adapters away from each other. Where I was originally getting over 90Mbps with the adapters on different floors, now I'm getting around 40Mbps with the adapters in the same position. Since I now have a 50Mbps internet connection, I'm a bit disappointed in that these adapters are now the bottleneck. I'll look into the issue some more and may contact support, but I won't knock off any stars off my original review until I find a cause. ORIGINAL REVIEW FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2013: This review is for the 4-port Linksys Adapters, and not the wireless extender. Not sure why my review is tagged that way. Just some quick background info that may help some users: There are basically two ratings for powerline adapters: 200Mbps and 500Mbps (a few other speed ratings may be found, but 200 and 500 are the standards). I've used a few different powerline adapters over the years, and believe that currently, the 200Mbps-rated adapters are simply a better purchase than most the 500Mbps-rated adapters. Most of the higher rated adapters are pretty much a gimmick, in that while they are designed to meet the specifications for 500Mbps over the powerline, the adapters are often equipped with 10/100 ethernet ports. This basically means that while they could potentially push data at 500Mbps over the powerline, the bottleneck is the actual ethernet port on the adapter, which is limited to a measly 100 Mbps. I don't know if this is a cost-saving measure or a technical issue, but it looks like most manufacturers design, and market, their powerline adapters this way. I've also found that the 500Mbps adapters are more sensitive to more power-hungry devices on the same circuit. For example, if you have a power hog like a home elevator or a gym-quality treadmill, the 500Mbps may be more sensitive to that when in use. If speed over the powerline is truly what you're after, by all means spend the money and get a 500Mbps+ adapter, but make sure it has gigabit ports (and definitely use Cat 5e or 6 ethernet cables), or else you're just wasting your money. Along with the Linksys, I also considered the TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, up to 500Mbps . It has great reviews, an attractive price, and can be purchased with a gigabit port. Unfortunately, TP-Link doesn't sell this model with a 4-port switch as Linksys does, which is why I went with the Linksys. If I only needed a single port, I would have gone with the TP-Link. Now onto the Linksys: I ended up purchasing the 4-port adapter kit. As is usually the case with powerline adapters from most of the big manufacturers, the setup was quick and simple--literally plug and play. As for real-world speed, I ran some iperf tests on my network (two Macs and an Asus RT-N16 router running Tomato firmware)... here are the results: - Both clients wired into the same 4-port powerline adapter (other adapter not used): 93.3 Mbps (my theoretical max) - Both clients wired into different adapters in same room, different outlets: 90.6 Mbps And with the adapters on different floors - Both clients wired, no router: 90.2 Mbps - Both clients wired, with router: 90.0 Mbps The speeds were very consistent in my tests--far more consistent than pushing data over wireless. After reading reviews of some 500Mbps adapters on the market, my test results showed that my speeds usually exceeded the ones reported by reviewers of many 500Mbps adapters. And a side note: don't pay attention to reviews using results from SpeedTest.net or other internet-based speed test service as a good measure of network adapters. Internet speeds have nothing to do with your home network speeds. Overall I'm very happy with the speeds, setup and consistency of these adapters. It's too early to tell if the adapters will keep up this performance over time, but so far it's very promising.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works fine but such a hassle to install... tech supports is good
*by T***A on August 23, 2013*

I was excited to get this - we get a lot of rebuffering while streaming Netflix through one of our WiFi BluRay players due to poor signal strength, so, after reading the great reviews, I thought this would be the perfect solution. It solved the problem, but not without frustration. The device itself works fine and I have a great WiFi signal strength (5 out of 5 bars) on the Blu Ray player, where before I only had 1 or 2 bars. Same with my phone and tablet - 4 out of 4 bars, where before I only had one. The connection will work either wired or wireless (the unit that plugs into the remote location can be wired to the WiFi device with the included ethernet cable). I had trouble getting Netflix up at first, but after unplugging everything, including the modem and BluRay player, and reconnecting, everything works perfectly. This device actually sets up its own wireless network, my advice is to give it a different name than your home network, so you can identify which one you're connected to on your devices. I didn't understand this, I thought it was going to splice into the existing network, so at first I named it the same as my home network, which really confused things. My router is Linksys, so I specifically bought a Linksys brand powerline adapter thinking it would interface smoothly with the router. In retrospect, I don't think it matters BUT the reason it did not get 5 stars and I had considered giving only 3 stars, was for the difficulty installing and setting up the units. I'm not a computer geek, nor am I a computer dummie, I'm somewhere in the middle. I followed the incredibly sparse instructions in the box, inserted the installation CD into my computer and got some useless screens that did nothing. I tried to figure it out myself, tried going to the Linksys web site to download the user manual, and found a manual that was about 140 pages, starting in Dutch, moving on to German, then Russian... Rather than scroll through 20 languages to find one I could read well enough to install my product, I called tech support. I was on the phone with the tech for nearly an hour and a half getting the devices installed! That is JUST insane! I told the tech that I couldn't believe what a pain this was to install and I have never had a hardware installation that required this much time and effort. She said it's because I must have strong security and firewall on my computer. Whatever... it's installed and the tech was very nice. She had offered, initially, to remotely access my computer and take over the install from her end, for a ten dollar charge, but that didn't sound secure to me, so I declined. Bottom line, I'm glad I bought this device, it definitely gives me WiFi in a corner of the house that was previously almost nonexistent but the installation process took way too long for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works flawlessly in a 24-unit building
*by J***B on August 2, 2013*

I got this based on a review of using Plex media server with a Roku media streamer which stated that the combination of those provided the best HD quality when a strong WiFi access point was close by. Not only does the streaming work without a hitch over the WiFi with Netflix, Hulu or Plex (to be honest there were a couple, but those issues were with poorly-encoded video files, and worked perfectly after re-encoding), but the corded port provides network to my Xbox 360 (even though the WiFi seems faster on the network tests, but for games I still try to stay wired when possible... old fashioned?) and I can have 5 devices running a mix of the streaming services previously mentioned all at the same time and the network doesn't seem to budge... as well with phones, tablets and online games running. I thought for sure any combination of those would have me sending this unit back, but man does this thing surprise you - and it only took 5 minutes to set up. I tried to prove this thing wrong but couldn't - I put my SSIDs on the busiest network channels, ran speedtest.net on every device in most locations that I could, and the only thing that can get in the way is my Central Air unit, which gets in the way of all my WiFi APs. Not to mention that it gives you ethernet over your building's wiring - and I thought an apartment building would have bad/over-used/somehow separated on breakers/etc. wiring, but this thing is fast. The one downside to this is not it's fault - Android devices, iPads, etc. don't seem as intelligent as they should when choosing a better access point to connect to - so if I wander into the other room, or if the device just gets an IP from the main router's SSID faster, it might sustain a connection from that, and then Central Air will get in the way. I just put an EX on the end of the SSID for this extender and I manually choose it, but that's not a big deal - I just wanted to put that down in case someone else had an issue but didn't figure it out. Now I don't have to have a 50' cord running down the hallway to the Xbox!

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