No need to use ethernet cable where it is not possible. Easy to use.

No pass through socket. Slow speed from 10 till 25 MB/S megabyte per second (ethernet 1000 give me 100-110 MB/S). simplex mode (not full duplex like ethernet cable). if used powerbar it will reduce speed because there some surge filters and coils. Better use only wall connectors.

Matched only for rented houses or offices where not possible to rewire ethernet cables, like a temporary solution. Has same speed as wi-fi 5GHz

I bought this to hardwire my Ethernet IPTV box to a router instead of using the built in Wifi option. They were also placed on different electrical circuit breaker. My Shaw Internet 75 is capped at 75mbps and with this device I was achieving 80mbps which is maximum, met my need to the max. My house is only ten years old so the electrical wiring is not that old and it ran superb. I was reluctant to purchase this but now highly recommended. Saves time and money from having to run Ethernet cables around the house. Very simply to install even a trained monkey can do.

Of course never place this in a powerstrip or power bar, it needs direct connection from the wall outlet.

can pose a security breach issue especially in a Condo since depending on how your electrical wiring is done, your neighbor just need to get one and leech off your router.

Far faster than WiFi, stable over all connection.

From time to time needs to be reinitialized (or is reinitialized as part of troubleshooting, anyway, with positive results). It's speed is not even close to 1000 either. I've had this for a while, and I wanted to mention as no one else had: remember this isn't secure. Like, at all. Power lines aren't switched like Ethernet (obviously) so your traffic can theoretically be captured off a power line by anyone sufficiently close to the device. It's unlikely, but possible.

Expect an marked improvement over WiFi but not 1000Mbps. In my opinion this device should be seen as a method to jury rig something functional when the ideal options aren't viable.

I first loved these things but am now back to stringing ethernet cable around the house since these devices tend to be flaky and need daily reboots

Its been two years and its still going strong, im getting gigabit speeds. Its still able to get gigabit speeds between computers and to the internet. I always do a speed test for my shaw 100 internet and im actually getting those speeds.

None

there is something that has to be put in perspective though, if you have poor internet service or slow connection the AV kit will not work as good, also your house cant be too old, the house needs to be at least year 2000 and newer, and you need to also make sure that they are on the same circuit in the house or you will not get the speeds. Its important to make sure you follow all guide lines before you post a bad review.

Easy setup

speed! Tried every possible configuration tested with iperf & the fastes I could get was both devices plugged into the same wall outlet @ 233Mbps moving to the next outlet drops to 212Mbps from the main floor to the second floor trying every plug the fastest I get is 58Mbps.

The speed is a big improvement over powerline adapters i have used in the past but no where near as good as advertised. they may still work for my needs but still a bit disappointed.

simple setup faster than wireless

AV2 1000 is overkill for most people, the AV500 would likely be more than adequate.

Very simple to connect. Faster than wireless but not as fast as a direct ethernet connection. Most people will probably be Ok with the AV500. I have a 150 Mb/s internet plan. Direct ethernet connection from my router gives me 165 Mb/s dl and 16 Mb/s ul. Wireless (802.11 n) gives me 36 Mb/s and 16 Mb/s . The powerline AV2 1000 gives me 116 Mb/s and 14 Mb/s. The manual says to use a wall outlet not a powerbar. I tested that and only got 18 Mb/s and 3.5 Mb/s with the powerbar

Fast and easy. Consistent and reliable.

Can't think of any!!!

Solved my exposed wire problem. Got the connection where I needed it. Attached it to a D-link gigabit switch to expand network, it worked perfectly. All my devices are now wired and no hassle from an exposed wire!!

Fast easy to set up its plug and play

you dont really need this if you have a crappy internet plan

unless your paying for a plan that is high speed(like internet 50 or internet 100 from telus) then its worth buying if your like me (I use internet 25) then AV500 is the best bet

Easy setup even with more than 2 units

Best speeds I've been able to achieve with a file transfer from a NAS is about 50 mb/S, no matter what power connections I've used. I'd be happy with anything over 200mb/S, but it doesn't seem that's likely to happen.

Speeds not close to advertised.