Question for Netgear powerline users: With the Netgear XAVB101, can I plug it into a powerstrip and have it work?
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Chris Geiser, Product Line Manager for NETGEAR Powerline here. I would recommend the XAVB2501 NETGEAR Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB2501 It has the pass-through socket and you can plug the power strip into it. It also uses the latest generation chipsets, so it's VERY fast. On your other question, you can plug Powerline devices into Power Strips, but if it has noise filtering or surge supression technology (like most high-end power strips), it will interfere with the network traffic. Things like extension cords will typically work, but will introduce noise loss, which will lower overall network performance. That's why NETGEAR has created the device with the pass-through.
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It is unlikely that you would get an adequate signal if the powerline networking device were plugged into a surge suppressor. The manufacturer recommends plugging directly into the power outlet. Even extension cords are not recommended. No harm would be done by trying it though.
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Yes you can multiple Netgear XAVB5101 adapters on a network. To sync, you plug the adapters into each respective power outlet, use a network cable to connect the device and another into your router. Push the button on the side of the Powerline adapter that is plugged into the router, push the same button on the other device adapter (one connected to tv), wait about 30 seconds and you're done. Just make sure that you have enough open network ports on your router, most have 4 network ports so you can hard wire 4 devices.These work great, I was able to stream 3D and HD content without and skips or buffering. Yes you can multiple Netgear XAVB5101 adapters on a network. To sync, you plug the adapters into each respective power outlet, use a network cable to connect the device and another into your router. Push the button on the side of the Powerline adapter that is plugged into the router, push the same button on the other device adapter (one connected to tv), wait about 30 seconds and you're done. Just make sure that you have enough open network ports on your router, most have 4 network ports so you can hard wire 4 devices.These work great, I was able to stream 3D and HD content... » Read More Yes you can multiple Netgear XAVB5101 adapters on a network. To sync, you plug the adapters into each respective power outlet, use a network cable to connect the device and another into your router. Push the button on the side of the Powerline adapter that is plugged into the router, push the same button on the other device adapter (one connected to tv), wait about 30 seconds and you're done. Just make sure that you have enough open network ports on your router, most have 4 network ports so you can hard wire 4 devices.These work great, I was able to stream 3D and HD content without and skips or buffering. « Show Less
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This product is not a wifi-extender. It is a powerline adapter system which uses the existing 110VAC, 60 Hz wiring to send the internet signals from one electrical outlet to another within the house. Depending on the distance, if the apartment across the driveway is fed from the house's electrical panel then this might work for you. If not then maybe you can run a Cat 5e cable from the house to the apartment to have the ethernet signal hardwired in. From my experience the performance of Wifi extenders were spotty at best and is one reason I went with with this Powerline system instead. I hope you find this helpful. This product is not a wifi-extender. It is a powerline adapter system which uses the existing 110VAC, 60 Hz wiring to send the internet signals from one electrical outlet to another within the house. Depending on the distance, if the apartment across the driveway is fed from the house's electrical panel then this might work for you. If not then maybe you can run a Cat 5e cable from the house to the apartment to have the ethernet signal hardwired in. From my experience the performance of Wifi extenders were spotty at best and is one reason I went with with this Powerline system instead. I... » Read More This product is not a wifi-extender. It is a powerline adapter system which uses the existing 110VAC, 60 Hz wiring to send the internet signals from one electrical outlet to another within the house. Depending on the distance, if the apartment across the driveway is fed from the house's electrical panel then this might work for you. If not then maybe you can run a Cat 5e cable from the house to the apartment to have the ethernet signal hardwired in. From my experience the performance of Wifi extenders were spotty at best and is one reason I went with with this Powerline system instead. I hope you find this helpful. « Show Less
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Download the Netgear Powerline Utility application from Netgear's website, install it (I've used the Mac version). It should show you the devices that are connected to your network, a local device (the "base" unit), and a remote device (the wireless-n extended unit). Click on the IP address, and that'll let you add a password (I've used a WEP password), also lets you rename the extended network (default would be Netgear). Hope this helps.
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I am currently useing the Pluglink Ethernet Adapter and I HAVE AT&T; DSL. I am not sure why they are not working for you. I am sure you are utilizing it correctly but mine worked by connecting an Ethernet cable directly out of the AT&T; WiFi modem to one of the Pluglinks that is plugged into the wall. Then another Ethernet cable is plugged into an additional Pluglink in another room, that goes directly to the computer.
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Yes. I have 3 5004's running off one 5101. I believe you have to resync them all when you add one. If you don't have the Netgear Powerline Utility (Windows app - free) it is a nice little utility that lets you check the status and add a security key.
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I don't believe so. You have a 200mbps non-wireless powerline network. The TL-WPA281 is a 300mbps wireless transmitter that is meant to be paired with a matching 300mbps "base" unit connected to the router. The one real drawback to this model is that it creates a completely separate wireless network in your house, with it's own addresses and password. It does not "clone" and seamlessly extend your existing wireless network. They have a model that does that, the TL-WPA4220KIT, but at the time I made my purchase, it wasn't available in the U.S. Your best bet is to contact TP-Link through their website http://www.tp-link.com/en/about/?categoryid=107 and ask them which wireless adapter would work with your existing equipment.
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While this might seem to be a good price, be aware that this package uses older Powerline standards. What you want to maximize throughput is the latest version (500Mbps), which is the NETGEAR Powerline 500 Mbps 4-port Network Adapter Kit (XAVB5004), not the model you're asking about. While you are still somewhat at the mercy of your home's wiring, the latest model uses adaptive technology to maximize throughput. I upgraded to the 500Mbps model and stream 1080p through my home without issues.
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Yes. Here is the info from Netgear.. http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22057/~/xav2501-faqs
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Hi, I have buy NetGear Powerline for two diferent places, I have the first one for at least two years and I lately buy another one 3 months ago without any problems. It works excelent
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If the netgear adapter accepts an Ethernet cable yes it will work. I have mine plugged into a Belkin power line adapter.
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I use the power line and it works.... But I don't think you are supposed to use it with surge protectors... I found some of my wall outlets work better than others... In terms of performance... I get good internet speed but only get 4MB/sec when transferring files in network
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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.
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These do not pass ethernet or ARC. These are not 1.4 compliant. As far as powerline ethernet. I have never used in that fashion, but given what I know about both technologies I highly doubt it would work.
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Netgear Tech Support told me that you can use more than two XAVB5101 Powerline Nano 500 Sets. To confirm this, I would highly recommend that you call 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)for full details as I only have two hooked up. I recommend that you use encryption when you hook up the system for your protection.They do work great.
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Christopher: We have a residence with a guest house, and although we receive one electric bill, the guest house has a separate circuit breaker panel. So when I read "Outlets must be electrically connected in order for Powerline devices to provide a network connection between them..." on the Netgear site, that means that one Powerline adapter in the main house won't "talk" to the Powerline adapter in the guest house, right? Does Netgear provide any product work-around for the property configuration I describe?