Good, cheap and fast: A great alternative to the market leader devolo

My problem: The Internet transfer point is in the basement and we have reinforced concrete floors - there penetrates no WLAN through. But why rewire the house? Too expensive, too expensive, too ugly.

The solution: With powerline adapters connect to the Internet from the basement to the ground floor and the 1st floor "extend". So far, I put it on Powerline adapter from the market leader devolo - began years ago with the 85Mbit adapters to the last 200 adapters. In the latest generation of Powerline adapters - the 500s - I first again the devolo tried myself but then decided to switch to the competition from Netgear. This was due to disconnections, with whom I had to deal with the devolo adapters 500 - fair to say that, according to one of the support was devolo's allegedly defective.

Nevertheless, I have returned everything and ordered a set of Netgear, after reading some positive reviews regarding the Netgear system on the Internet. And it did not regret: I run the reviewed here Netgear XAVB5601 Powerline AV + 500 Nano Adapter with a Netgear XWN5001 WLAN Access Point and to a TPLINK Gigabit Router (TP-Link TL-WR1043ND 300Mbps), the whole thing with cable Germany as Internet providers (32 Mbit). And it works just fine - very very stable and fast.

Generally for Netgear 500Mbit system:
* The set comes with an installation guide (German), 2x2m Ethernet cable, a CD with the software "Netgear Powerline Utility" and the documentation. Positives: The latest firmware is already on it.
* Who buys new adapter along with other Netgear adapters can plug and play in principle. However, you should then configure definitely still the Powerline network and secure especially. But everything is quite simple.
* Speed: Compared to my old 200 adapters noticeably and measurably faster. The 500Mbit are certainly not achieved, but I did not expect. After trying several outlets (yes because there are big differences !!) but I have found one in the Netgear utility displays constant speeds of over 200 Mbit.

Compare Netgear versus Devolo:
* Establishment: In two very simple. However: With devolo still something more intuitive and easier, and the description of the device is set up yet logical. Also, the monitoring program from devolo work better, even if the returns from Netgear More information.
* Speed: Various comparative tests, which are searchable on the Internet, Netgear certify a bit more speed. my own measurement shows that as well. But the difference is so small that you do not mind you in reality.
* Adapter: The Netgear is smaller than that of devolo. And the excited flickering LEDs can be switched off here. Integrated power socket and mains filter both.
* Price: Netgear is about 1/3 cheaper.

Conclusion: A good and effective system that provides a fast and stable connection. Those looking for an alternative to the market leader devolo, is served here well.

PS, here are a few tips on using powerline adapters:
* If possible, always try different outlets and look at each monitoring program, as the more the transmission is. There are amazing differences! The best are individual outlets, in the near area otherwise there are no other devices. If they do, then stuck on the integreirte socket into the adapter, then affects the line filter.
* Never connect Powerline adapters to multiple outlets - directly into a wall.
* Other electrical equipment - especially a microwave, cordless phone or charger - can interfere with Powerline.
* That the powerline network ends at the fuse box is a rumor - that's why even in single family homes always encrypt the powerline network, otherwise perhaps still latches onto a neighbor from across the street with.