TP-Link AV2000 2-Port Gigabit Passthrough Powerline Starter Kit

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For £81.52 ex-VAT, this TP-Link AV2000 two‑port “passthrough” kit is a solid, practical choice if you need quick, reliable Ethernet between rooms and you don’t want to run cable. I usually recommend powerline to small offices, warehouses with light IT wiring, or anyone who already has decent mains wiring and just needs that “it works on Monday” connectivity—things like linking an office printer, a VoIP setup, a basic CCTV/NVR link, or giving a client room a stable backhaul. The passthrough aspect is genuinely useful in the real world: you don’t waste the wall socket on a chunky adapter and you can keep other gear plugged in.

That said, don’t expect miracles if your building’s electrics are messy or split across different phases/consumer units—powerline can vary wildly depending on wiring quality and interference. In older buildings, I’d be cautious and check that other powerline products have performed well there; otherwise you may end up troubleshooting when you’d be better off with proper cabling or managed Wi‑Fi. Overall: buy it if you need a straightforward Ethernet “bridge” quickly and the premises wiring is likely decent. Skip it if you need consistently high throughput over long distances, or if the office layout forces you across complex electrical circuits.