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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.