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fast2406
Novice
Apr 28, 2012

HDXB101 compatible with newer models?

I've got an older pair of HDXB101 powerline adapters and need an extra one. Unfortunately they have been discontinued, so I was wondering if I can buy one of the newer models? Would they work together? Any advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers
A.

5 Replies

  • clithes's avatar
    clithes
    Prodigy
    Apr 29, 2012
    Newer adapters use a different technology and are not compatible. Your best bet is eBay, about £20 for a single unit last time I checked
  • fast2406's avatar
    fast2406
    Novice
    Apr 29, 2012
    I appreciate your reply - thank you. I couldn't find a HDXB101 on ebay so I was wondering if there is a list of 'older' versions that would be compatible? If I do a search for Netgear Powerline on ebay I find loads but unsure which one to pick ... any advice?

    Cheers.
  • clithes's avatar
    clithes
    Prodigy
    May 19, 2012
    Search HDX101, which is a single unit (the B in HDXB101 simply means you're buying a pair). Three or four on there right now
  • Fiber85's avatar
    Fiber85
    Aspirant
    May 30, 2012
    clithes wrote:
    Search HDX101, which is a single unit (the B in HDXB101 simply means you're buying a pair). Three or four on there right now


    But dear friends. I just had contact with Customer Technical Support. They verified this and told me that this model HDX101 will not be compatible with the new Powerline Homeplug adapters because the firmware is too old?
    This is confusing me now? :(