I've heard that powerline adapters that require this to be plugged directly into the wall outlet and not a surge protector. Is that true?
1933033
I really doubt those people answered "must" really had tried it before. Mine worked when plugged into a surge protector. Although you might not get the best speed, but it still worked.
1933034
Yes, the unit must be plugged in directly rather than through any kind of filter; the surge protector is a kind of filter. The Linksys AV2 works much better that a previous powerline adapter that I used.
1933035
I don't know. I plugged mine into the wall and it works great. I took up more than the single space in the outlet so I ran an extension cord to the other space in the outlet.
1933036
That's correct. Powerline adapters generally need to be plugged directly into the wall to work well, and not into a surge protector or power strip. With that said, when plugged properly into the wall outlet - this unit performs amazingly well!
1933037
Yes, that's true. If you plug it into a surge protector it will not work properly, if at all.
1933038
I have the one plug by the router plugged into a surge protector and the other plug is plugged in downstairs in the outlet and everything works just fine.
185545
would be safer to plug directly to wall outlet...this is why the cord is so long and why it is such so desirable.
287240
Its a power strip and not a surge protector. But,traveling in Europe you discover electrical outlets are few and far between. This device allows multiple units to be charged from a single outlet, yet compact enough to throw in an overnight bag. Remember, its a power strip not an adapter or converter.
1488203
David, I will need to disagree with Chris on the surge protection issue. By my experience, I would say that a surge can cause damage to hardware up the CAT5/CAT6 line from the NETGEAR Powerline (The XAVB2501 to be exact). All of my equipment was surge protected except the XAVB2501 as it was recommended not to use surge protection on these. After a large storm one of my Powerlines was non-operational and the Cisco switch I had the Powerline linked with was also toast. The switch had been powered though a surge protector that had many other devices attached to it. All the other devices on that protector were fine. Could there be another cause for my switching being toasted that night? Perhaps, but being a resident of a rather stormy area of the united states I've always kept my electronics surged protected and I've never had anything release its magic smoke until this. The odds seem unlikely that the switch could be fried by anything other than the one device that was not surge protected, the Powerline XAVB2501. My thoughts, Noah P.
687056
Yes I have a surge protector power strip for each of the adapters to plug into and the power strip is plugged into the wall.
1821980
No, I use it plugged into a regular double 3-prong wall outlet which also has the surge protector for my desktop computer, printer, modem and wi-fi plugged into the other half.
2233978
it just plugs into the standard wall outlet. I works well. No problems with the unit at all.
211099
No, it does not, and since most surge protectors are very temporary, if you use one it should be a separate unit. Most units of this sort do not use them. I do not.
571091
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.
593262
A 110v surge protector is not going to take 220v well. You need a 220v surge protector and if you use an adapter, you need to make sure you get one that connects the ground.
1674719
I have mine plugged into a surge protector. Just my two cents. But I cannot see a reason why plugging this device into an extension cord would create any issues (other than ensuring polarity). Hope this helps...
2038897
This power strip has minor surge protection. I would not depend on this to protect anything important. I've used it plugged into another surge protector and then used the ends to plug the wall warts for things like my cell phone, tablet, and laptop which don't all like to plug into normal power strips so easily. This is good for devices that have fat wall wart transformers.
774067
I'm not sure what whole house surge protection is. I know that they have to be plugged into the wall outlet and not into a surge protector, but I'm not sure if you're referring to regular surge protector strips or to a special type of surge protection. Sorry that I can't answer your question
1201337
Well, I guess the question was - IF a surge appears on line and burns up the protective circuitry, will this item still continue to provide power to equipment connector to it? The problem with it doing so is that the equipment hooked to it now unprotected. I'm looking for an answer myself, so more info from owners is welcome..
1888601
It is a three pronged plug and I believe it must go directly into the wall (not through a power-strip for instance). Check the vendor site for more details.
2146121
No, the Powerline adapter must be installed directly into the AC wall outlet. Any kind of plug strip or UPS could limit functionality of the system. Details from the manufacturer: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20233
1062326
It does not need a surge protector and just plugs into a 110 volt electric socket. But overseas outlets may be different and require an adapter. Need to research wherever you are going to be.