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Testseek.com have collected 21 expert reviews of the Netgear HDX101 and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Netgear HDX101.
 
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The editors liked

  • Easy to set up
  • Easy setup and good performance.
  • The Netgear Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters are simple to set up and configure
  • And the fast throughput will let you stream HD video without a hitch. And you can use a switch with the adapters
  • Which means you network multiple devices off a single adapt...

The editors didn't like

  • Not compatible with HomePlug
  • Expensive
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Wall plug design can block access to other outlets
  • Expensive.
  • The adapters are rather expensive
  • And youre hardly cutting cords by using wired adapters. Phone support for anything more complicated than basic installation is expensive.

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  Published: 2007-12-22, review by: LordPercy.com

  • Abstract:  After another day of flogging the office wireless connection it struck us that our earlier flirtations with Ethernet over mains had shown us another way. The problem with wireless is the quality of the connection or QOS. Wireless may be fine in an Amer...

 
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  Published: 2007-01-25, Author: Edward , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • The HDXB101 is the fastest EOP kit we've ever tested though it loses points for being nowhere near the maximum speed and for misleading punters by suggesting it can do 200Mbps On the upside, setup is very simple, and the units look very elegant. However, ...

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  Published: 2007-01-06, review by: gadgetspeak.com

  • Abstract:  Like print speeds, data transfer rates sometimes promise more than they deliver as I discovered when testing some Netgear kit.

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  Published: 2006-10-17, review by: v3.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Can Netgears latest Powerline product live up to their 200Mbit/sec label?

 
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  Published: 2006-09-21, review by: maximumpc.com

  • Abstract:  Brace yourself for this one, folks: The HDX-B101 powerline networking hardware actually delivers on its performance claims. Take a moment to breathe. The bottom line is that the HDX-B101 is fast enough to stream video—even high-definition video—from yo...

 
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  Published: 2006-09-13, review by: pcmag.com

  • Easy setup and good performance.
  • Wall plug design can block access to other outlets; expensive.
  • If you need a network solution that doesnt require running cables or setting up wireless, check out the Netgear HDX101 Powerline adapter....

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  Published: 2006-08-22, review by: practicallynetworked.com

  • easy to set up
  • not compatible with HomePlug; expensive; inconsistent performance
  • Third Times The Charm?In what is perhaps an admission of how lackluster the XE104s performance could be (as is the case with other HomePlug 1.0 Turbo products, for that matter), Netgear is taking another stab at the problem with a new powerline produ...

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  Published: 2006-08-05, Author: Felisa , review by: cnet.com

  • The Netgear Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters are simple to set up and configure, and the fast throughput will let you stream HD video without a hitch. And you can use a switch with the adapters, which means you network multiple devices off a single adapt...
  • The adapters are rather expensive, and youre hardly cutting cords by using wired adapters. Phone support for anything more complicated than basic installation is expensive.
  • Simple to set up and able to provide ample throughput, Netgears Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters are a great solution for anyone who wants the benefits of home networking but doesnt want to rewire the entire house or mess with Wi-Fi. Be forewarned, tho...

 
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  Published: 2007-01-01, review by: theregister.co.uk

  • Netgears HDX101 is a solid powerline adaptor, but there are a couple of points to consider before buying one. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend it for performance, but theres the little matter of its incompatibility with other so-called 200Mbps produ...

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  Published: 2006-12-01, review by: alphr.com

  • Abstract:  Is your wireless network failing to live up to its billing? We look at three power-line alternatives If youve installed a wireless network in your home or office and not had any problems with coverage or speed, youre one of the lucky ones. Dividing ...

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