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Il-Pier's avatar
Il-Pier
Aspirant
Jul 14, 2019

Is Powerline 500 compatible with Powerline 1000?

Hello Community, I've already 2 couple of Poweline 500 at my home (that have multiple ground).

One of the XWN5001 is now dead.

I'd like to buy 1 PL1000.

 

Question:are the 2 Powerline compatible and can work together? Do they create 2 networks with different names?

Thanks

2 Replies

  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 16, 2019

    Yes, the Netgear Powerline 500 and 1000  HomePlug AV standard products are compatible, but will operate at the slowest device level standard:

     

    "HomePlug AV 200 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, 1200Mbps and 2000 Mbps coexist and are interoperable with each other, but at the speed of the slowest plugs."

     

    FMI: Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network

    • Il-Pier's avatar
      Il-Pier
      Aspirant
      Jul 17, 2019

      Thank you Sensei, also for the link...very clear.

      Final question: the 2 Powerlines, the 2 WIFI ones, do they create 2 different wireless network names?

      and when I move in my house from one place to another, each device need to switch between the 2 networks based on signal intensity?

      Thanks

      Pier