Does anyone use this with a powerstrip (rather than plugged right into the wall)? Just wondering if it's safe to do...
618383
I have used this unit with a power strip with no problem. However, since this unit uses 1.2 amp of power,the power strip has to be rated for 1.2 amp or more.
571092
I believe mine is plugged into the wall outlet directly as per Netgear's instructions. :-) I know it's a "guy thing," we don't read instructions, but right there on page 3 of the Installation Guide says in bold red WARNING! Do not plug Powerline devices into a power strip.
1611771
Yeah, I'm pretty sure power adapter is sold separately, so you'd have to deal with a cord at least. To answer your question, no, it does not plug in to the wall directly.
1252492
This is only a plug adapter, it is not a transformer. Therefore, while it will allow you to plug any 3-prong or 2-prong US electrical device into it, it will still give you the power of the host receptacle. If your power strip/surge protector is designed to work with the type of power in the host receptacle, then this will do what you want.
1954533
I didn't have one. Sounds more like a power strip to me. I had the same equipment, each on its own adapter, outlet. I didn't have surge protection, it an was fine but could have been luck of the draw. If you want added peace of mind, then get it.
497351
yes. mounting is not the strength of this power strip. we ended up using adhesive to attach it to a wall.
730965
I am not an electrician so I don't exactly know what the "proper" use is ----- but I do have one plugged into the outlet on the wall and one plugged into an extension type cord/powerstrip because the size of the unit prevented me from using both plugs on the wall outlet. Hope that helps!
195624
I would recommend against doing so. Any type of power strip - with or without a surge protector - is usually used for smaller electronic loads. Larger high-powered loads such as heaters draw a lot more current on a continuous basis. They can overheat or overload many power strips or surge protectors unless the surge protector, strip and cord are all rated for heavy duty use. This unit also would not benefit from surge protection the way that sensitive electronics would.
571087
The instructions state not to plug into a powerstrip due to signal degradation. With that being said, this product works amazingly well so if you're able to plug directly into a wall outlet, you will not be disappointed.
185457
It depends on the device. This Power strip just has universal ports, it doesn't change the power level at all. So, whatever comes out of the wall is what you get. The USA uses 110V so it might not be enough for your devices. Good thing is that they just won't work if you try. If you go the other way (110V device in a country that uses 240V) you will most likely fry the device.
112750
Mine is plugged directly into a surge protector, so yeah you could plug it into the wall.
2268901
That's what I am doing. No problems till now. It also depends on the quality of extension cord and what else you are connecting to it (if using an extension board with more than 1 plug points. I am using an extension board made for computers, with surge protection.
921710
That'll happen if you first plug the cord into the wall before plugging the cord into the pad. Unplug everything, then plug the cord into the pad, then plug the cord into the wall. (And they insist that you not use an extension cord or strip. They say it might cause the unit to malfunction.)
2192886
No. This strip is NOT a (voltage) converter so whatever you plug into it must be able to accept the voltage that's coming from the wall socket.
29177
It is not recommended but I do it and it works fine. Yes, the one directly plugged to the wall shows as being faster than the others (in TP-Link's software) but in real life, I cannot tell the difference. (In total, I have four units).To be more accurate, mine is not a surge protector but a power extension cord with three plugs.
2268902
Since I operate my unit about at least 10 feet away from the wall outlet, I usually use an extension cord. And it works the same way as being plugged in the wall outlet, without any issues that I have noticed.
1441085
I have mine plugged into a power strip and it works perfectly fine. An extension cord should work just as well.