Netgear XAVB5101-100PAS User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

Chapter 1. Getting Started | 7

Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101

Powerline Adapter in a Home Network

You can use Powerline adapters to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your home

using your existing electrical power lines.

Ethernet

cables

Here, an Ethernet cable connects the

router to the Powerline network.

In another room, an Ethernet cable connects

a gaming console to the Powerline network.

Powerline communication

Figure 3. Powerline network with two Powerline adapters

For best performance, plan the location of your Powerline devices (to make a Powerline

network, you need at least two Powerline devices):

• Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone

unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet.

• Do not plug in Powerline products to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as

this might prevent them from working correctly, or reduce the network performance.

• Avoid plugging Powerline products into electrical outlets located near an appliance that

uses a lot of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. This could potentially

prevent the adapters from working correctly, or reduce network performance.

Different Powerline adapter models can share the network. All Powerline NETGEAR AV

products (models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible.

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