The NETGEAR Powerline 500—Essentials Edition extends your Internet access to any power outlet. With speeds up to 500Mbps, it’s perfect for connecting smart TVs and game consoles. It’s also ideal for streaming music and HD video.
Plug-and-play
Set up in minutes, no need to configure or install software.
Energy-saving
Automatically powers down when not in use.
Push-and-Secure
Encrypts Powerline network connections with the touch of a button.
NETGEAR Powerline is one of the easiest ways to extend a wired Internet connection to any room without running long wires. Just plug into any electrical outlet then plug into your new network connection. It’s that easy.
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Product Number: XAVB5221
Powerline Technology
- Homeplug AV compliant*
Powerline Performance
- 500 Mbps †
WiFi Performance
- Not applicable
Number of Ethernet Ports
- One (1) 10/100 Mbps† Ethernet port each
Key Features
- Create a wired network using Powerline
- Perfect for connecting smart TVs & game consoles
- Ideal for streaming music & HD video
- Pick-a-Plug LED identifies best outlet for optimal performance
- Push-and-Secure button for easy secure connection
- Energy saving features with stand-by consumption
Security
- Push and Secure button
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 70 x 51 x 25 mm each
- Weight: 68 g each
Package Contents
- Two (2) Powerline 500 Adapters (XAV5221)
- Two (2) 2 m (6.5 ft) Ethernet cable
- Quick Installation guide
Standards
- IEEE 802.3 compliant
- IEEE 1901 compliant
- Homeplug AV compliant*
System Requirements
- To connect via Ethernet: RJ-45 Ethernet port
- To visualise your Powerline network and secure connection via software: Microsoft® Windows 8, 7, Vista®, XP® or Mac OS® X
*Requires use of HomePlug AV compatible Powerline device (two XAV5221 devices included). For a complete list of HomePlug AV certified devices, please check www.homeplug.org/certified_products.
† Actual data throughput and data over distance will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput rate.
Outlets must be electrically connected in order for Powerline devices to provide a network connection between them.