Anyone have any ideas?

Tran · February 17, 2018

So recently I got a powerline adapter since my router is not install in my room, I got the TP-LInk Av600 and this comes with 2 ports. It works fine and all but recently I got a 2nd Ethernet cable to plug into my xbox and when I did everything stop working from the adapter, I couldn't connect to anything. Then I unplugged the 2nd cable and everything went back to normal on my PC (which is in the 1st port). Then I switched it around with my Xbox being in the 1 port only and it began to work but the second I plug in a 2nd cable everything stops working. I've attempted to relocated my adapter to another outlet but I still get the same problem. Any suggestions?

NoRomanBatmansAllowed · February 17, 2018

Not sure if there's a setting or something (not too familiar with this stuff).

But you could always go on craigslist/ebay/kijiji to find yourself a used switch or router. It doesn't need to have great specs, but you could connect one end to the Powerline, and the 2 "LAN" ports to your XBOX and PC.

OR, maybe ask TP link support? They might know what's happening.

BlueChinchillaEatingDorito · February 17, 2018

48 minutes ago, Tran said:

So recently I got a powerline adapter since my router is not install in my room, I got the TP-LInk Av600 and this comes with 2 ports. It works fine and all but recently I got a 2nd Ethernet cable to plug into my xbox and when I did everything stop working from the adapter, I couldn't connect to anything. Then I unplugged the 2nd cable and everything went back to normal on my PC (which is in the 1st port). Then I switched it around with my Xbox being in the 1 port only and it began to work but the second I plug in a 2nd cable everything stops working. I've attempted to relocated my adapter to another outlet but I still get the same problem. Any suggestions?

Most powerline adapters I've seen only include one port on each side as it essentially just acts as a long Ethernet cable via your house wiring. If it has two outputs on one end, that means it has to have a switch built in and I've haven't heard of a powerline and switch all in one. But, as mentioned above, get a switch and plug that directly to the output of the powerline and then your two devices to the switch. IT won't be the best in terms of latency, but hey, could be better than WiFi at least (or worse).

https://www.tp-link.com/sa/products/details/cat-18_TL-PA6010.html#overview