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Netgear XAVNB2001
9.0 out of 10

Netgear XAVNB2001

Great Deal: $83.00

Reviews and Problems with Netgear XAVNB2001

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Overall 8
8.0

"installed perfectly. I like it so far. Time will tell"

marc0d0, CNET
7 January 2013
  • Pros: installed quickly & correctly for surfing needs. My current internet and cable provider needs to update their G WiFi equipment in my house to N WiFi. Performance shall...
  • Cons: It is what it is and I am happy it has solved the problems of my thick walls and floors in the house WITHOUT having to do all the rewire bit.
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Overall 6
6.0

Wireless N Extender Kit

slim123, Dell
27 December 2012
Overall 8
8.0

User Review

GPG, Newegg
25 September 2012
  • Pros: Great for getting wifi anywhere in the house, not just as far as an extender will go; creates a new wifi signal instead of having to be next to an existing one. Easy f...
  • Cons: I never used the software to configure it but it may be a little rough for the basic user to install. Also, it doesn't work on all outlets such as if your home is to l...
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Overall 8
8.0
Value for money 8
8.0
Ease of use 8
8.0
Performance 10
10
Ease of setup 8
8.0

eliminate many wires for my network equipment

Rogerthedoger, Bestbuy
11 July 2012
  • Summary: works fine for what I need it to do.
  • Pros: cleaned up the area
  • Cons: not always the best connection
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Overall 10
10
Value for money 10
10
Ease of use 10
10
Performance 10
10
Ease of setup 10
10

Works as expected

Anonymous, Bestbuy
11 July 2012
  • Summary: Plugged in and worked. The powerline network adapter solved my problem
  • Pros: Reliable connection
  • Cons: -
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Overall 2
2.0
Value for money 2
2.0
Ease of use 2
2.0
Performance 2
2.0
Ease of setup 2
2.0

Does not work with circuit breakers

Miltech, Bestbuy
11 July 2012
  • Summary: You would expect this product to work in a normal home's electrical system that uses circuit breakers. Netgear tech support assured me prior to my purchase that it would...
  • Pros: Nothing
  • Cons: Product is useless in most applications
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Overall 2
2.0

Epic Fail!

SmileyBri, Newegg
13 January 2012
  • Summary: Microsoft Visuall C++ errors trying to run the software, Tried on two computers, one Vista x32 and the other Win7, x64.
  • Pros: Extends Networking via Powerline. This part works very well and in fact I am writing this review connected with a wire to the device for Internet.
  • Cons: Software REQUIRED to configure the wireless extender is total garbage!
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Overall 10
10

Perfect solution for thick walls!

staples.com
11 January 2012
  • Conclusion: This went in an office building with poured concrete walls, inside and out. Wireless between rooms was near impossible.
  • Pros: Compact, Easily Expanded, Easy To Set Up, Highly Compatible, Secure
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Overall 10
10

LOVe this, for my big house.

syl, staples.com
11 January 2012
  • Conclusion: My husband had at first attempted to install this and had everything hooked up wrong. So, after he got frustrated and stormed off, I unhooked it all, READ THE DIRECTIONS,...
  • Pros: Compact, Easily Expanded, Easy To Set Up, Highly Compatible, Secure
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Overall 2
2.0

Useless in a 2-storey home

staples.com
11 January 2012
  • Conclusion: Setup was ok but don't follow the instructions. It worked as advertised on the same floor as the router but I needed it downstairs. Would not work anywhere downstairs.
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