Additional adapter for Powerline 500 + WiFi (XWNB5201)

Hi I have a XAV5201 connected to my router and a XWN5001 in another room for WiFi use. I want to add another extender in another room as the wifi is also bad in there. I am just finding it confusi...

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michaelkenward
Jan 31, 2017
slamminhammo52 wrote:
...that product does seem to be available any more...

Powerline devices are compatible if they are "HomePlug AV compliant", like the XWNB5201.

You can add any plugs that take your fancy. Even different makes will work together.

Be warned that the Powerline network will operate at the speed of the slowest plugs, but for most people that doesn't matter.

Also follow these instructions to introduce new plugs to an existing network:

Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network | Answer | NETGEAR Support

slamminhammo52

Aspirant

Jan 31, 2017

Thanks james, however that product does seem to be available any more, or if it is I am having difficulty finding it.

Is there a later version now?

thanks

michaelkenward

Guru - Experienced User

Jan 31, 2017

slamminhammo52 wrote:
...that product does seem to be available any more...

Powerline devices are compatible if they are "HomePlug AV compliant", like the XWNB5201.

You can add any plugs that take your fancy. Even different makes will work together.

Be warned that the Powerline network will operate at the speed of the slowest plugs, but for most people that doesn't matter.

Also follow these instructions to introduce new plugs to an existing network:

Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network | Answer | NETGEAR Support

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Additional adapter for Powerline 500 + WiFi (XWNB5201)