Questions about Devolo Magic 2 LAN triple starter kit

No, you can connect multiple devices. You have three LAN ports, so you can connect one device each without a hub or switch. You can also use several adapters.

My setup is the same (only instead of three PCs, I connected one media streamer and one PC, and left one port empty). I can't tell you what exactly is causing your problem, but I can at least tell you that I also have the problem that the PC doesn't get a network every now and then. I can run "ipconfig /renew" and the like as often as I like, or unplug and plug in the LAN cable: the Devolo just doesn't seem to recognise that a client would like to have a network now... (or else it has completely crashed). I then disconnect and reconnect the Devolo "transmitter" (i.e. the one connected to the router), and then it usually works again (after a short setup time). This is a bit annoying, especially if you have all the other 230V consumers plugged into the Devolo socket: of course they are all briefly de-energised during such a reset action, which is not always desirable... In the meantime (contrary to the manufacturer's recommendation) I have plugged in the Devolos via a multiple plug and left the 230V socket on the Devolo unused: this way I can at least do a Devolo reset without other devices losing power... (Presumably the data throughput suffers due to the multiple plug, but this is not noticeable in my use).

No, not with this set, but there is a plug that has both PowerLine and can be used as a WLAN hotspot. I have it in use and it works perfectly

I only bridge 2 floors, it works without any problems.

Well, the distance as the crow flies is not important for this device. But in your case it is probably normal for Powerline. With powerline, every power strip/fuse etc. generates a loss. I also suspect that you have two different fuse groups over the floors, i.e. the signal goes from the router to the mains, over there it goes to the fuse box in the basement and from there to the second device. The longer the line and the more "interruptions" (fuses, power strips, sockets) you have on the line, the worse the signal will be. For testing purposes, you can also connect the starting point to different places in the house, provided you have a mobile device with Ethernet. Personally, I've also had Powerline, but it never really convinced me. If you have the option, I would install a LAN cable or a good mesh WLAN...

It has a video and a downloadable brochure describing the function. Simply put, it turns the power line into a network cable. So you could use the internet in another room where there is no router. But you need at least one router (internet connection) that is connected to such a device. Then another one in another room where you otherwise have no internet. This device is the wired version without WiFi. However, there are also devices with wireless transmission that can be used to "boost" the WiFi signal in other rooms. Is that expressed in an understandable way?

No, there are 3 LAN connections on one adapter and one LAN connection on the other. The power connection for both is the normal Swiss power plug.

You can, but every connection between the Magic 2 and the power line can reduce the signal quality. Certainly use a good quality, and short, extension cable. But the best solution is to plug a power strip into the outlet on the Magic 2, and then plug other devices into the power strip. The Magic 2's AC outlet is rated at 16A, the same as your wall socket.

Of course, but with limited bandwidth (80 mbit's in my case)

Yes, it's quite possible if it's the same series :-)

The PC will always be limited by its 1000Mbis/s network card of your example. But the Devolo box can handle 3 ports. It can therefore handle for example 3*800 Mbits/s.

Yes, the devices in the kits are the same as those sold individually. Just packaged and sold differently. Tip: Plug them all together and reset them so they all have the same key. Possible problem: Since the devices transmit data over the power line, they would have to be plugged into the same power line. Often in houses and flats, different phases of the 3-wire power supply are routed to different parts of the building or rooms. If all sockets that are to be used for data transmission can be shaded via the same fuse everything is fine. If there are different fuses, there could be problems with the data transmission. This must then be tried out on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, you can add more Magic 2 adapters to the Magic 2 at any time. The manufacturer also provides instructions for this on the website. https://www.devolo.de/support/faq

And what is your question now? This adapter works perfectly with a Devolo Magic 2 basic set.