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Extending mains connected network
I have a network of two Powerline AV500 XAV5201 adapters connected from my modem via my mains electricity cable. I need to extend this network to other parts of my house. I have not managed to track down another Powerline AV500 XAV5201.
Is it possible to use any other Netgear Powerline adapters, and if so, which ones?
Your help will be much appreciated.
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Most recent Powerline devices follow the AV standard, which means that you can mix different makes and different generations. The only issue if that if you add "1000" plugs to a network with "500" plugs they will talk to each other at the speed of the slowest plugs on the network.
When you do add plugs to an existing network, you should follow these instructions:
Powerline Networking | Powerline Ethernet | NETGEAR
Remember, you need only one "source" plug connected to the router.
One other thing to consider, in theory you can mix brands but it isn't always easy to get set them up.
I have used XAV5201 devices with PLW1000 stuff.
Be warned that the Powerline Utility that Netgear cobbled together for the XAV5201 does not play nicely with newer plugs. But you can deal with that when the need arises.
