Solwise PL-85PE 85Mbps Ethernet Homeplug Adapter

The software for connecting two Solwise devices is a bit rough around the edges, especially when compared to rival Devolo. It’s not as obvious how to set up your network and the only software you get is an application to help configure and troubleshoot your devices, which isn’t particularly user-friendly.

However, the money saved from developing software to add on has been put to good use in terms of keeping the price down, making Solwise’s adapters an absolute bargain. If you’re after a pair of adapters and are willing to muck in and fiddle about with a slightly more technical set-up procedure, you could save yourself almost £60 on the price of the Devolo Starter Kit, which is nothing to be sniffed at.