NETGEAR Powerline 500 1-Port Starter Kit (XAVB5201)
$79.00 Save:$10.00(12%)
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Description
Price: $89.99 - $79.00
(as of Aug 24, 2024 00:22:17 UTC – Details)
The NETGEAR Powerline 500 Mbps adapter extends your Internet access to any electrical outlet for the most demanding applications.and game consoles to your home network and the Internet.
Why run long wires when you can use your home’s electrical wiring to extend a fast, reliable home network?
Pick-a-Plug LED identifies best outlet for optimal performance
Ideal for HD or 3D HD multimedia streaming and perfect for connecting Smart TV and Consoles
Push-and-Secure button for easy secure connection
Best-in-class performance and reliability
Energy saving features with stand-by consumption
Customers say
Customers like the ease of installation using the network interface controller adapter. They say the process is simple and easy. They are impressed with the performance of the technology, saying it performs almost flawlessly. They appreciate the fast internet speed, saying there is no loss of speed. However, some customers have reported issues with signal strength. Customers differ on wireless capability, and connectivity.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
@wasatchwizard –
I love these!!
These work great! This is the second set (of two) I’ve purchased.The convenience and ease of setup/use is simply wonderful! I have wifi with a lot of devices and laptops all using it. I also have a couple of servers hosting some personal websites/services. Wifi is too slow for serious work, especially when the family are connected to Netflix, etc. So, I use cables. At least I used to! I’ve replaced all of the cables. You know, those cables that stretch across the house from the cable modem/switch to the machines in different areas of the house. It’s so nice! I wish I had tried these years ago! WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) is quite high since getting rid of the cables.. :)This package comes with a six foot Ethernet cable. It actually feels like a pretty good one, too!Some clarification about the Powerline models / naming:The “NETGEAR Powerline 500” is the same device/model as the “Powerline AV500” and the same as “Powerline 500 Nano”, which is the same as the “XAVB5201” model. I found the naming/packaging confusing, because they would use them interchangeably.Compatibility:Your computer doesn’t know or care that the network is running over the electrical line! Just for being thorough, I have used this with Windows 8, 8.1, Server 2012, and Debian 6/7.Performance:I don’t get 500Mbps with this device, even when plugged into the same outlet (not sure if that would make a difference anyway). The name certainly implies that you would get 500Mbps. The amazon listing title “NETGEAR Powerline 500Mbps Adapter – Starter Kit (XAVB5201)” says you will get 500Mbps. The box clearly states that you will get (up to) 500Mbps. But, you won’t get it. The speed is close to 100-150Mbps. The leaflet that comes inside box clearly states the speeds you can expect (when describing the activity LED colors): Green = > 80Mbps (Best) Amber = > 50 and < 80 Mbps (Better) Red = < 50 Mbps (Good)But, I still love it! And, it is still so much better than Wifi!!
DaveFromAround –
Doesn’t work correctly in my house.
I know your mileage varies but in my house, and despite much effort, I could get these to help correctly or at all. Despite having normal copper wiring inside a not-old house, these worked more or less fast on different outlets, and not at all for some. I did get error codes with the blinking lights that weren’t documented in the ridiculous, computer-translated-2-page-photopied-in-russia documentation. Useless. I understand it may work for you liek it does for a friend, but not for me.
Gavin Galang –
Excellent for rooms with spotty wi-fi
I’ve always had problems with the wifi at my place, most notably because my room is in a slightly out-of-the-way area, and thus I have the spottiest connection in the house. I’d be experiencing dips in my internet connection throughout the day, with it sometimes cutting off completely for a few seconds.So I decided to go with this, and I have to say, I’m glad I did. My connection’s pretty much completely stable, with with the barest dips as a result. My speed at home is a measly 50 Mbps, but this little guy here makes the most out of it, rarely letting my download speeds go below 5MB.The encryption option is useful, and a nice option should you require it, though I’ve never bothered activating it; most of my neighbors are technophobes, so the risk of them discovering a golden little nugget like this is fairly low. But I’ve tested it with a second pair, and it certainly works; the second pair was not part of the initial encryption, and it couldn’t connect to the main adapter. If you have neighbors familiar with computers and/or internet connections, it may be in your best interest to activate the encryption program, as it isn’t impossible for them to go through to your connection with their own adapters.Installation is simple: the adapters come with a pair of ethernet cables, so you just plug in one of them to your router, and you plug the second one to your computer. Something worthy of note: they refuse to work with surge protectors, and may or may not (mostly not) work with extension cords; these need to be plugged directly to a wall socket to work reliably. It’s a bit of a pain, especially if you need to maximize your available sockets, but worth it in the end.Power draw is almost negligible, unless you actually count 2 watts to be high. They don’t give that much heat, but like with all electronics, make sure to give the little guys air to breathe.In summary, if you’re someone with spotty wi-fi who works online a lot, plays games quite often, or just can’t live without a stable connection, these little guys are for you. Very useful, efficient, and energy-efficient.
Jon –
WOW… this is amazing.
This is the coolest technology I’ve seen for a home network.I had a dead spot in my house that the wifi couldn’t reach consistently and/or with even 1/10 the speed i pay for (drops as well). I was advised from our cable provider rep to try a powerline adapter. I had never heard of this before, but he was right, and it works PERFECT. I did my research and read reviews and felt this was the best one for the money with more advanced features and an extremely simple setup.All you do is plug these small units in each outlet, plug the included ethernet cords (one from router to first unit, and one from second unit to other device or network hardware etc)… and that’s literally it. It gives you lights to indicate the units are communicating and you’re setup. Even the most technically challenged person could easily do this.The two outlets I’m using are approx 50 feet or so apart (all the way across a 3300 square foot house), and the internet connection going in was 32Mb/s, and the speed out at the other computer was EXACTLY THE SAME. Literally NO LOSS of speed… unbelievable.I am so impressed with the performance of this technology, and I see this being the future for networking in homes and offices. Unless you have an older home with older electrical, you should have no issues with these and easy setup, and it easily out performs wireless bridges.
kelly mclean –
Exactly what i needed! A big improvement from my wireless adaptor. My internet ping, download/upload speeds are much better now. Which means lag free gaming! I no longer experience any lag when playing online games like overwatch. I live in a pretty big house and my router and modem is all the way on the other end of the house. This adopter is a life saver!
Andrew Atrens –
The last bit was a bit weird. Arrived in Bell packaging as a Bell-branded bundle – the word ‘Bell’ (instead of Netgear) emblazoned on each wall plug adapter. Haven’t used them yet, but they’re clearly Netgear product and the model numbers match what’s advertised. One star removed for branding ‘surprise’.
barry stone –
doesn’t give good range
Chris Ditcher –
Bought these because I thought that the speeds would be superior to wifi as I just bumped my internet service to 150Mbps. I tried speed testing these in various combinations (on the same circuit, in different locations in my house) but could only ever get around 40Mbps. Ended up buying a better wifi router and usb wireless dongle for my tower and now get the full 150 from the internet. Should have read more reviews on these first. Apparently they are too many variables that can interfere with the signal in your buildings wiring to ensure the top “theoretical” speeds.
Roy Bennett –
I have had endless wireless connection problems since moving to Canada from the UK. These little adapters have soled the problem completely. I took my time, read the instructions very carefully and rigged them as per instructions. Since then, about three months ago, no more connection problems. I currently have a main adapter wired to my modem and three extension adaptors and all work fine.