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Powerline adapter in South America operates at a specific voltage.

Powerline adapter in South America operates at a specific voltage.

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provoqant
Junior Member
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01-22-2023, 08:06 PM
#1
Hi, I’m looking at this situation carefully. I’m in South America where the voltage is 220V. I purchased a Powerline adapter kit from Amazon US and confirmed in the FAQs that it supports a full range from 100-220V. However, the product label indicates compatibility only with 100-120V. My question is whether this discrepancy means there could be issues if I connect it to 220V, or if the plug type difference won’t affect performance. I also want to know what happens when I plug anything into the output side. Please see the adapter pictures and label details for reference. Thanks!
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provoqant
01-22-2023, 08:06 PM #1

Hi, I’m looking at this situation carefully. I’m in South America where the voltage is 220V. I purchased a Powerline adapter kit from Amazon US and confirmed in the FAQs that it supports a full range from 100-220V. However, the product label indicates compatibility only with 100-120V. My question is whether this discrepancy means there could be issues if I connect it to 220V, or if the plug type difference won’t affect performance. I also want to know what happens when I plug anything into the output side. Please see the adapter pictures and label details for reference. Thanks!

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_Mechalord_
Member
61
01-24-2023, 11:49 AM
#2
It operates on 100-120 volts only. Insert them in and they will fail.
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_Mechalord_
01-24-2023, 11:49 AM #2

It operates on 100-120 volts only. Insert them in and they will fail.

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Cadariou
Posting Freak
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01-24-2023, 05:11 PM
#3
Thanks for your feedback. I understand what you were worried about. The TP-Link representative on Amazon provided incorrect details, which is disappointing. I wouldn’t pursue a transformer solution since it seems unnecessary—maybe a new powerline adapter would work better, even though it might be tough to market locally. If I decide to go the transformer route, I’m curious if it could impact network performance or interfere with other 220V devices that require passthrough functionality.
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Cadariou
01-24-2023, 05:11 PM #3

Thanks for your feedback. I understand what you were worried about. The TP-Link representative on Amazon provided incorrect details, which is disappointing. I wouldn’t pursue a transformer solution since it seems unnecessary—maybe a new powerline adapter would work better, even though it might be tough to market locally. If I decide to go the transformer route, I’m curious if it could impact network performance or interfere with other 220V devices that require passthrough functionality.

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01-24-2023, 05:51 PM
#4
By design, a transformer aims to separate the power line signal from its reduced output, rendering the entire process unnecessary.
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PinkUniGamer15
01-24-2023, 05:51 PM #4

By design, a transformer aims to separate the power line signal from its reduced output, rendering the entire process unnecessary.

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Pyro_Yop
Junior Member
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01-24-2023, 06:56 PM
#5
This situation makes sense, as Ethernet and Wi-Fi aren't viable options now. Overall, it's been really helpful. I'm planning to purchase a powerline adapter that works with 220v.
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Pyro_Yop
01-24-2023, 06:56 PM #5

This situation makes sense, as Ethernet and Wi-Fi aren't viable options now. Overall, it's been really helpful. I'm planning to purchase a powerline adapter that works with 220v.

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Lineheads
Member
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01-24-2023, 10:11 PM
#6
Installation of coax failed.
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Lineheads
01-24-2023, 10:11 PM #6

Installation of coax failed.

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VeroPlayz
Member
235
02-01-2023, 05:26 PM
#7
Get ready for a letdown in the results.
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VeroPlayz
02-01-2023, 05:26 PM #7

Get ready for a letdown in the results.