Comtrend G.hn 1.2 Gbps Wireless Powerline Ethernet Bridge with WIFI (PG-9171N)
$44.99
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Description
Price: $44.99
(as of Aug 24, 2024 12:48:16 UTC – Details)
Product Description
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Bring superior wireless performance to your remote rooms via electrical wiring. Comtrend’s PG-9171n is a G.hn-based powerline device with the added benefit of WiFi connectivity. Using existing electrical wiring and powerline technology, you can get WiFi connectivity to hard to reach locations without the weakened signal of a wireless extender. Easily add on to or create your G.hn Powerline Network-connect up to 16 G.hn Powerline Adapters.
Specifications
Interface:
RJ-45 X 1 for Ethernet connection Internal WiFi Antenna X 2
Ethernet:
Standard IEEE 802.3 10/100 Mbps BaseT auto-sense Auto rate and duplex negotiation MDI/MDX support WLAN (WiFi) 802.11b/g/n WLAN (2.4GHz) 11 Channels (US, Canada)/ 13 Channels (Europe) WEP/WPA/WPA2
Modulations:
OFDM, FEC, Flexible frequency configuration BPSK/QPSK/16-QAM/64-QAM for WiFI PHY Rate: Up to 300Mbps by WiFi transmission
Management:
HTTP Web-based; Firmware upgrade via TFTP TR-069 Supported
Security:
AES 128 Bits Encryption Ensures Total Data Security One Button Security Set-Up Configuration Button for Factory Reset
Networking Protocols
802.1D Ethernet Bridge 802.1Q VLAN Quality of Service (QoS) IGMP (IPv4) Snooping & MLD (IPv6) Snooping Built-in dual TCP/IP stack (IPv4/IPv6)
Power
110-240 VAC 50Hz/60Hz Support low power mode EuP Directive (Auto standby mode)
Environment Condition
Operating temperature: 32~104F (0~40°C) Relative Humidity: 8~95% (non-condensing)
Dimension:
3.66(H) X 1.50(W) X 2.32(D) in 93(H) X 38(W) X 59(D) mm
NEED TWO DEVICES minimum to make a connection with the product
AES 128 Bits Encryption Ensures Total Data Security
Powerline G.hn 1200 Mbps
802.11b/g/n WLAN (2.4GHz)
Built-in dual TCP/IP stack (IPv4/IPv6)
Customers say
Customers like the performance and ease of setup of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention it works well and is super easy to set up. That said some complain about the signal strength.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Billy K Richburg –
Extend Your Network
The Short Story: Great Product! I bought this unit – along with two others from Comtrend that are G.hn but have no WiFi – to extend my home office network into the studio behind our house. Setting up the first two units – both PG-9172’s, one as a base and one in my office – was easy and took about 10 minutes. Setting this one up was easy, but more trouble, because I couldn’t get it to connect with the base until, located at my router. Tech support responded to my question THE SAME DAY, and told me to reset this unit (WiFi) to factory spec (a matter of holding the Config button for 10-20 seconds), and then to NOT use “security” since I was in a single family home (not an apartment or condo). Did all that; works great. The signal is good enough that my desktop signed onto the Comtrend WiFi (another building and 80 feet away) rather than my base router which is in the room below my office. You can’t go wrong with these products or this company.
Customer –
Extreme over heating
Works as intended, but gets extremely hot. This is a potential hazard.
C. Patterson –
Works well with Comtrend PG-9172 for Ethernet at receiver end
The WiFi portion is lacking. I measure 1/3 of the download capability that I get on the Ethernet, IEEE 802.3, connection on this same device, in the same room. That said, I found that I needed the Ethernet direct-connection to the Toshiba Fire TV to be uninterrupted by other home 2.4GHz devices, and it does just that.The SSID of the WiFi on this unit is unique, and apparently not able to be cloned. Each 9171n will have a unique ID as well. I find this advantageous, some other reviewers don’t.Other than the overly complicated setup of the TV (not the fault of this unit) and the slow WiFi download speeds of this Comtrend 9171n, I find it quite satisfactory in my “wireless-impaired” home.
Chosen One –
90% of the alleged capabilities did not work.
I purchased 2 of these so that I could connect one to my router downstairs by Ethernet cable, and then plug one in where I have a dead zone upstairs to use as a secondary router. Problem is the second Contrend did not recognize the first Contrend so it completely defeated the purpose. To my understanding itâs supposed to be a system that treats the electric wiring almost as if itâs one long Ethernet cable going from the router downstairs, through the Ethernet cable into Comtrend1, through the walls and up to Comtrend2 upstairs, but that functionality never worked. Then as a secondary measure, I tried to connect the Comtrend2 to the Comtrend1 with WPS and that also didnât work. One time I was able to connect the Comtrend2 with the stock router through WPS, but it appeared to just be blind luck because I canât get that to work again once it disconnected, and even so, the signal was weak. So essentially the product has been completely useless to me.
Wimbley the Cat –
Work Beautifully and Simple to Set Up
At my office I use VOIP and my office phone plugs into an ethernet jack. For the pandemic, I brought my office phone home and plugged it into our wifi router’s ethernet jack. Our router is located in our living room so I either had to answer calls there or have a 100 foot cable snaking through the house to the home office. Neither option was great so I explored wifi bridges such as these. To my surprise they worked beautifully and are simple to set up. Just plug one into an electrical outlet in one room and use the included ethernet cable to plug into your phone. Plug another one (you need two) into an electrical outlet near your wifi router and run the ethernet cable from that one to the router. That’s it.
Love, Maria –
Don’t Recommend
Followed the instructions to the letter. Never worked. Tech support – while super nice – told me the opposite of what the instructions said was feasible in networking this device. Also he was reading how to set it up just like I was. Never a good sign when you know as much or less than tech support. Returned.
HSKYFAN –
Trivially easy to setup, much faster than wi-fi extenders
Super easy to setup, excellent speed – much faster than wi-fi extenders. I plugged one into the power outlet next to my Xfinity router, and another to an Ethernet switch in the room where I have my desktop computer and printer, and instantly got internet service with excellent download speeds. I previously tried using a wi-fi extender to get internet access in that room, but it was so slow it was practically unusable. Thinking about adding additional units in the other rooms where we have computers since wi-fi, even with extenders, just isn’t as fast.
Thomas –
They work but not what I expected
When you plug them in each unit is hardcoded to create its own SSID and password. Now I have several around my house. I would have preferred the ability to make them all the same and set the name and password. Having 5 different SSIDs and passwords is a hassle. Signal is pretty weak.