Deciding on whether to buy a product like NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender or perhaps TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender vs TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter

NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender specs

NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender
 TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter specs

TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter
Type: Wall plug range extender

Type: Powerline kit

Rating: N300

Number of powerline adapters: 2

Data transfer speed: Up to 300 Mbps

Data transfer speed: Up to 600 Mbps

Wireless band: Single-band (2.4 GHz)

CONNECTIVITY
CONNECTIVITY

Power socket pass through: No

Power socket pass through: No

Wired connections: Each powerline:
– Ethernet port x 1

Wired connections: Ethernet port x 1

SECURITY
Antenna: 2

Other features: Smart LED light

Encryption: 128-bit AES

GENERAL

Firewall: Yes

Network standards: IEEE 802.3

Colour: White

GENERAL
Box contents: – Netgear WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender
– Installation guide

Dimensions: 180 x 180 x 140 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: White

Weight: 272 g

Box contents: – TP-Link TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter Kit
– Ethernet cable (RJ45)
– Resource CD
– Quick installation guide

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Dimensions: 40 x 63 x 47 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 140 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years

Price: £19.99

Price: £25.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 287

Review Score: 9.1 / 10

Review Score: 8.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender or TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 174 products in the same category as NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender, which is the WiFi range extenders category. Of these 174 products the average price was £76.75, the most expensive was £329.99 and the cheapest was just £0.97. We then looked at the price of the 174 in the same as the TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter, which of course the average was £76.75, top price was £329.99 and cheapest £0.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Netgear and TP-Link, the average was £120.17 for Netgear, £72.06 for TP-Link. The max for each was £299.99/£299.99 and minimum was £14.99/£9.64

Price analysis of NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender

Price analysis of TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter

  • NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender
  • Boost your WiFi signal further
  • N300
  • Single-band (2.4 GHz)
  • One Ethernet port
  • Plugs into a spare plug socket
  • Top features:- Improved WiFi access throughout your home- Fast Ethernet connection- Simple setup to extend your WiFi network quickly Improved WiFi access Enhance the range of your current N300 WiFi network for excellent wireless coverage to use devices like iPad, iPods, laptops, smartphones, game consoles and TVs. Now you’ll have fewer spaces where you can’t access the internet wirelessly. You’ll enjoy the freedom of being able to move around with your mobile devices and keep them connected as the Netgear WN3000RP WiFi Range Extender boosts your wireless coverage. Fast Ethernet connection It’s possible to attach a wired device such as a Blu-ray player, console, smart TV or streaming player to your WiFi network via the dynamic Ethernet port on your Netgear WN3000RP Wireless Booster. Two external antennae improve wireless coverage and speed around the home, and smart LED indicators help you find the right spot for optimised WiFi coverage. Simple setup Thanks to its wall-plug format, the Netgear WN3000RP is so easy to install. Plug-and-play design allows for setup in minutes, so you won’t need to rely on an installation disc or plug in Ethernet cables. The device also lets you Push ‘N’ Connect to quickly and securely connect to computers and routers with WFi Protected Setup (WPS). It’s also universally compatible with any wireless b/g/n router or gateway from Netgear and other brands.
  • Product codes: 606449103946
  • TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter
  • Ethernet connection from any plug socket
  • Up to 600 Mbps
  • 1 Ethernet port
  • Top features: – Simple concept and operation for powerful results – High speeds over long range – Lower power usage Simple concept and operation With a great Plug and Play design, there’s no configuration process needed – all you need do is plug the adapters into your power sockets to establish a solid, sophisticated network in no time at all. The TL-PA4010KIT AV600 has no problem sending multiple HD streams and even 3D movies to all the rooms in your house – a fantastic option to easily construct a home entertainment network. With this great networking solution there’ll be no more redundant and hazardous wires running through your house. High speeds over long range You get reliable, fast data transfer with the TL-PA4010KIT AV600 thanks to its advanced HomePlug AV technology. There’s a 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port and the miniature design allows the powerline adapters to fit easily into any power outlet. Lower power usage Another great feature of the TL-PA4010KIT AV600 is that its modern, practical and sophisticated design includes a power saving mode that can cut down energy usage by up to 85% – much lower than other powerline adapters. The adapter handily changes from work mode to power-save mode when no data is coming in or going out over a period of time, depending on network and environmental factors.
  • Product codes: 6935364096076

What’s better NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender or TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter?

There are obviously a number of differences between NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender and TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £19.99 cost of NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender is closer to the expectation you had than the £25.99 pricep point of TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender and TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter scores 8.7 out of 10 from 287 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your WiFi range extenders as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



NETGEAR WN3000RP-200UKS WiFi Range Extender



Rating:
9.50 out of
10