NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter

by Netgear

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.7 x 3.8 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CHCDB4
• Item model number: XAV101-100NAS
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #53 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Network Adapters > Powerline Network Adapters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description The award-winning NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter turns any electrical power outlet in your home into a network connection. With this adapter, you can network your game consoles, PCs, DVRs, network storage devices, and other components without suffering from weak wireless signals or unsightly cables running through your home. If you're looking for a fast, easy, and reliable way to provide Ethernet connectivity to the farthest reaches of your home, then this adapter is the perfect solution.

The NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter: Creates fast, 200 Mbps network connections using existing electrical lines. Uses 128-bit AES encryption for security. Doesn't require any software for set up or installation.

Turn your home's electrical outlets into network connections. View larger.

Create a 200 Mbps network connection using pre-existing electrical lines in your home. View larger.

Connect securely with the push of a button. View larger.

Plug-and-Play Setup Gets You Going Fast
A PC Magazine Editor's Choice, the Powerline AV is a snap to set up. Just plug one XAV101 adapter into an available electrical socket near your router, and connect your router to it. Then plug a second XAV101 adapter (not included) into any electrical socket that's located near the device you want to network. When you connect your device into the XAV101, it will be connected to your network.

It's as simple as that. There's no software to install, no passwords to remember, and no configuration whatsoever. And you can easily create more network connections throughout your home by simply installing additional adapters.

Please note that this product comes with only one XAV101 adapter. You'll need at least two adapters to create your network. You can also purchase the NETGEAR XAVB101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit, which includes two adapters.

Fast Network Connection for Media Streaming
The Powerline AV supports the Homeplug AV protocol and delivers up to 200 Mbps network speed, fast enough for high-quality HD video streaming, music streaming, gaming, and VoIP (Voice-over-Internet Protocol) telephone calls. The Powerline AV Ethernet adapter is perfect for devices such as TiVo, Slingbox, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, networked televisions, and more.

Push-Button Security for Extra Safety
Unlike wireless connections, a Powerline network connection is secure. The XAV101 supports 128-bit AES encryption. Setting up a secure connection with the Powerline is as simple as pushing a button. And for the ultimate in convenience, the Powerline also features three different colored LEDs that give information on Power, Network Status, and Ethernet connections.

The adapter measures 2.83 x 3.86 x 1.57 inches (WxHxD) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, 5-foot Ethernet cable, installation guide, setup CD, warranty card, support and information card.

Product Description

NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the added cost, February 26, 2009

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P. J. Weber - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (Personal Computers)

I purchased 3 of these units (the 2 unit kit plus one additional) for my home media distribution. Originally I had planned to use only wireless, but found too many signal disruptions causing HD video to become choppy or drop completely. I have one connected to a Linksys DMA2100 extender, one to my DirecTV HD DVR and one to my Vista Media server. DirecTV VOD works flawlessly, as does the extender. This solution is more expensive than running CAT6, but it is so easy to set up and use that I didn't mind the extra cost. Another thing: one of these units is in my family room, and I was worried about the green lights being a distraction. There is a utility that comes with these devices that allows you to turn the indicators off if you desire. Overall, I've been very happy with these units.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works as expected, February 26, 2009

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C. Nelson (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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Plugged it in and it just worked. I added a media center extender out in our garage so we can watch live tv, recorded shows, listen to music while running on a treadmill. Used this adaptor to get network connectivity in the garage since the wireless signal was not good enough to stream video reliably. Powerline adaptor worked perfectly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worked as described, August 10, 2009

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Manpreet Sidhu (Falls Church, VA) - See all my reviews
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Plug and play set up. I use this to stream HD content from my PC to our TV in the Family Room. It was flawless, not a single hiccup for 1080p content. Anyone who has tried to stream HD content over wireless knows that won't work well. This is a much easier way to get Ethernet to rooms that aren't wired. Great product!