XE102US - Netgear XE102 Powerline Ethernet Adapter 1 x 10Base-T Network, 1 x Powerline - 14 Mbps

by Netgear

Product Details

• Item Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001B3WCQA
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 2, 2004

Product Description

pNetgears Powerline Ethernet Adapter. It plugs into an electrical outlet and uses your existing electrical wiring to give your entire household access to your Cable/DSL connection. With no expensive new wiring or cabling to install, you can surf the Web, join in online gaming, send and receive e-mail, and share files and printers, all from different rooms at the same time. The XE102 Powerline Ethernet Adapter is quick to install and plugs right into a wall outlet, reducing clutter and saving valuable desk space. Designed for ease of use, it has new, easy-to-read icon LEDs, and protects your network communications from eavesdroppers and hackers, while not increasing your electricity bill./p

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Carfull> Image misleading, December 19, 2006

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FM "(digital)" (USA) - See all my reviews

The image appears to depict 2 devices. Actually it is only front and back of ONE (1) unit. You cannot network with only one unit. This is misleading.

Networking is possible if you have a second unit. In my house average powerline transfer rate was however only approx. 150kb/s with a max of 300. Nowhere close to the maximal 11MB/s in the product description. Hence practically useless.

4.0 out of 5 stars OK If You Can't Do Wireless, June 30, 2010

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Veil_Lord - See all my reviews
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This review is from: XE102US - Netgear XE102 Powerline Ethernet Adapter 1 x 10Base-T Network, 1 x Powerline - 14 Mbps (Electronics)

I had a set of these units, but got rid of them fairly quickly. Make sure you buy at least two units or you've just got an expensive paperweight. It really doesn't matter what two you get, there isn't really a master/slave setup with these. Either one can be plugged into your router and the other one plugged in for your device. Be sure you don't try to run these through a surge protector or extension chord. They won't work unless they're plugged directly into the outlet.

Pros
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Better than running yards of Ethernet cable through your house.
Perfect for devices that cannot use wireless like a PS2 or printer.
Easy installation.

Cons
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You need two of them so it can be pricey.
They get VERY hot.
If you need the security, it's a minor hassle to setup.
Without security, on the same electrical circuit anybody could intercept.
You cannot use in another room if it's on another electrical circuit.
It draws more electricity than a wireless device.
Not a very fast signal.

If you have a house that has a lot of thick walls that won't work well with a wireless signal or your device absolutely cannot use one this could be a solution. They're really not bad little units, but for most people the price and performance just aren't worth going with this type of Ethernet. If you just need the extended wireless you might try Netgear WGXB102NA