Do these two devices need to be plugged into outlets that are on the same physical circuit breaker circuit in order to work in a single family home?
791135
I have the two devices plugged into different breakers and they work, though I think it's not guaranteed that they do.
791136
No, not on the same physical breaker, but definitely on circuits within the same physical circuit breaker panel. If you have multiple circuit breaker panels, then you will have to find circuits that are within one panel or the other. Hope this helps.
791137
No they do not. The directions recommend pairing them on the same circuit during the initial set-up, then the remote unit can be moved to any plug in your single family home. FYI, don't buy extra ethernet cables. They are included in the kit.
1723511
I am using a standard outlet, however, there is nothing else plugged into or using power on that specific breaker. If you're unsure about your wiring, you should really ask an electrician.
1303993
I have one of these and the outlet and switch are seperate. The outlet is always live (assuming it is wired correctly).
1768263
There is a seperate unit for each....one goes on or near your breaker box and the other goes inline on your main cable coming into the house.
798282
Indeed this switcher requires AC Power. Know also that you have to manually flip a little switch to toggle between devices. In other words, they will not both work at the same time.
83551
Yes, each unit requires an outlet.Very pleased with this system. We purchased 4 and use them upstairs and downstairs with great reception.
2169295
No, the little one will only plug into a 120 volt outlet. The big one only reads a signal from the little one. The little one can be used to check for proper wiring but basicly this setup is used as a breaker locator. I'm a journeyman electrician and have used most of the breaker locators out there including one our shop has that cost $2500.00. When it comes to locating which breaker an outlet is on the Ideal 61-534 is the best I've ever used.
1580035
No, I don't believe so as you have to plug in this unit, and you need the base device to do. They both work well together. caw
971829
If your home has just one panel where all the circuit breakers are, you probably will find that all the electrical outlets in your home are electrically connected. If you have multiple panels of circuit breakers, any given pair of outlets still might be but it is more uncertain and depends on how the panels were wired in relation to one another -- it would be easier to get the XE102G extender and try it and return it if it didn't work than it would be to have an electrician come and determine this -- though they do have circuit detectors that would allow any professional electrician to determine if two lines were electrically connected, it would just cost you more that the extender to find out that way. If your home has just one panel where all the circuit breakers are, you probably will find that all the electrical outlets in your home are electrically connected. If you have multiple panels of circuit breakers, any given pair of outlets still might be but it is more uncertain and depends on how the panels were wired in relation to one another -- it would be easier to get the XE102G extender and try it and return it if it didn't work than it would be to have an electrician come and determine this -- though they do have circuit detectors that would allow any professional electrician to... » Read More If your home has just one panel where all the circuit breakers are, you probably will find that all the electrical outlets in your home are electrically connected. If you have multiple panels of circuit breakers, any given pair of outlets still might be but it is more uncertain and depends on how the panels were wired in relation to one another -- it would be easier to get the XE102G extender and try it and return it if it didn't work than it would be to have an electrician come and determine this -- though they do have circuit detectors that would allow any professional electrician to determine if two lines were electrically connected, it would just cost you more that the extender to find out that way. « Show Less
2151553
No they do not have to be hardwired into your house. You can just start it,plug in whatever, and good to go.
1594961
Hello J, I bought it in a pair. Make sure you have access to the same electric circuit in the rooms you want to connect. In case you have three-phase electric network, chances are some areas are served by different phases, in which case your powerline is not an option. Good luck, Sergio Bergson
2052808
Yes.. I guess..but All the outlets you install them into MUST be on the same circuit..
994648
Plug both into the 'digital' bank of outlets. If there is actually any difference between the outlets it hasn't been noticeable to me either way but technically speaking, use the digital outlets for those devices.
142391
No, that is fixed. So in one standard wall outlet with two outlets you can only use one of the devices.
1182709
There should be no problem unless what you plug in the socket exceeds... overloads the circuit which would trip the circuit breaker.. safety feature. I use my device plugged into a multiple socket extender.. no problems. Other answers I read were right on!
1232981
yes, I am using one of them on a double outlet, and the second outlet is left accessible.
730104
Yes. Two circuits coming from the same fuse box works great. Can even work at further distances (between two apartments in the same building) but the signal degrades. You enable security to pair the two adapters such that other people can't access your network.