Sling Media SlingLink Turbo Powerline Kit ( SL200-100 )
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(1 out of 5)Deceptive Product Description-Sling Link Turbo
I was unable to get my Sling Link to connect to the other unit attached to the Sling Box in another room. When I called Sling Media they told me it was due to the fact that the Sling Link modules were NOT ON THE SAME CIRCUIT. I tried a similar product and had the same result.
Tech Support twice confirmed Sling Link Turbo does not function across different household electrical circuits. This critical fact is NOT mentioned anywhere on their website or in the product's documentation.
I have wasted hours and money because of this deceptive advertising. I could have easily opted for a wireless ethernet bridge and avoided the hassle. They should fix this immediately and avoid sullying an otherwise fine Sling Box Product line.
UPDATE: To be fair, after some experimentation with various circuits in the house I had a similar experience as noted in another review. The Sling Link Turbo did work across some different circuits despite what tech support said. In fact it also worked with additional Homeplug Turbo SE-HP-T2 power plug units that do the same thing as the Sling Link. HOWEVER IT DID NOT WORK ON ALL CIRCUITS and naturally this was the case on the ONE PLUG :-( I needed it to work on.
So it may work in your specific application, but unless it is on the same circuit there is no guarantee. I now give it THREE STARS and a buyer caution.
(4 out of 5)Works pretty well - as advertised
In a large (brand new 5-bedroom, 3500 sq ft house) it works pretty well. NOTE: my specific objective was to support a SlingBox (original) with cable Internet elsewhere in the house.
I've used SlingBox and SlingLink Turbo in two different configurations:
1. SlingBox connected directly to my router; SlingLink supporting other wired + wireless computers elsewhere in the house via a wireless router.
2. SlingLink connected the Internet and SlingLink broadcasting to SlingLink supporting my SlingBox and XBOX 360 as "slave" devices.
The first configuration is better (obviously) because SlingBox can "broadcast" up to a full 2.5Mbps over a LAN connection. The second configuration is better for everyday use since I get maximum Internet bandwidth on computers.
Findings:
1. Internet speed test dropped from 18-19Mbps down / 2.5Mbps up (Comcast w/ SpeedBoost) to 2100Mbps down / 800Kbps up.
2. SlingBox over SlingLink drops to 1.2Mbps (video quality is a bit choppy vs. perfectly smooth otherwise). I've had it spike to 1.6Mbps over the LAN.
3. Additionally SlingBox over the open Internet (original intended use) maxes out at 600kbps, which is a hair below what it was without SlingLink in the middle.
4. The only real "issue" with SlingLink is probably due to home wiring (i.e. on a semi-related note I had to re-wire every cable jack and replace the primary splitter that my electrical contractor originally installed because the cheap original hardware was so bad that ).
5. Newer SlingBoxes (AV/PRO/SOLO) may be more tolerant of "spotty" Ethernet connections, considering they have newer H.264 compression chips.
All in all I'm happy. Wireline Ethernet isn't perfect and would probably work a lot better in a condominium or smaller house. A larger house would/could justify multiple cable modems.
(5 out of 5)Works Freaking Great
Where my Internet router and the Slingbox are located are not close to one another. Since I can't do wireless with the Slingbox I got the SlingLink and it works awesome. I was a little worried because the two rooms are on different circuits, but no problems. Easy to setup and no problems!! Anyone who is looking to setup their Slingbox to their router without having to run a long cable across the floor, this works great.
(5 out of 5)Works as expected
It works just the way you would want the device to work. Don't plug it into a surge protector - go straight to the outlet and it will connect without an issue. Only complaint is it takes a little longer to load the channel at full KB and obviously it adds more of a delay Approx 5 sec behind. But I love it - now i have an HD tv down the hall without paying for an additional cable box plus I can get my TV at work :-P
(5 out of 5)Could not be happier
Slingbox is on par with Apple on their packaging of there products. I have the Slingbox Pro, HD Cable, and now this Powerline 4Port link. Everything you need is in the box or was with the Pro (2nd cable) I had this thing setup and running in less then 4 minutes. You open the box and the the next most difficult thing if you are like me is opening the plastic bags that each unit is in. (I did not want to rip them in case I needed to send this back) Plug in and done. I removed the 25' cable I had running across the carpet from my router to my Slingbox. (now happy wife too, thanks Sling Media)
I am using the Slingbox with my laptop and cell phone and both have great pictures coming across. I am only using one port on the SlingLink now but can see needing the others for future components near the TV. (Santa - PS3)