Additions to Powerline with XWN5001 + AV500

[ctclone3211]

Sorry but could name a Model for my problem which is  my current Powerline includes the AV500 at the router and the extended XWN5001.  Could you please let me know what other units are compatible to what I have since I need additional units?

[michaelkenward · Accepted solution]

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.

[michaelkenward · Accepted solution]

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.

[ctclone3211]

Thanks for the reply and information which should solve my problem.  Thanks again