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Powerline Adapter in a Home Network, this might prevent them from working correctly
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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. 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 Ethernet cables 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. Chapter 1. Getting Started | 7
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