Testseek.com have collected 45 expert reviews of the Western Digital LiveWire Powerline AV Network Kit WDBABY0000NBK and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Western Digital LiveWire Powerline AV Network Kit WDBABY0000NBK.
November 2010
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The editors liked
Very easy to setup
Four Ethernet ports on each adapter
Fast enough for 1080p HD video streaming
Data transfer protected by 128-bit encryption
Works with other HomePlug AV devices
Reasonably priced
Silent
Four ports per adapter
Low power consumption
Easy to install
Power switch
The Western Digital Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit offers excellent performance and comes with a total of eight network ports. The kit is easy to use and has detachable power cables that won't obstruct the adjacent power sockets
The editors didn't like
WD Livewire Utility is Windows only
Does not work with power strips or surge protectors
The Western Digital Livewire is a pain-free way of extending an existing home network without any fuss. Being able to instantly turn any AC outlet into a network switch gives home users, particularly those who live in larger houses, a simple alternati...
In conclusion the WD Livewire performs miles better than I expected. I have seen friends and coworkerd use other such devices and be none too pleased with the results for over a year. Westerne Digital brought their A game with this unit. In addition t...
Published: 2011-02-18, Author: Andrew , review by: techworld.com
Unlike many similar powerline adaptors, the WD LiveWire units each include four ethernet ports, greatly extending their usefulness for plugging in all manner of network peripherals at each end of your mini network. We just wish they were faster, and t...
Very easy to setup, Four Ethernet ports on each adapter, Fast enough for 1080p HD video streaming, Data transfer protected by 128-bit encryption, Works with other HomePlug AV devices, Reasonably priced
WD Livewire Utility is Windows only, Does not work with power strips or surge protectors, Only a 1 year warranty in North America
The WD Livewire Powerline AV network kit is a great solution for anyone looking for a hassle free way to expand their home network. With no holes to drill or cables to be run, setup can be done in a matter of minutes. Simply plug the powerline adapter...
Silent, Four ports per adapter, Low power consumption, Easy to install, Power switch
Speed, Connectors on the sides, Price (?)
I'm sure many people will find this product interesting. It makes it so easy to add a connection between different rooms and floors in the building and in some cases even outside (a garage, workshop etc.). Even if you have an existing ethernet cable d...
The Western Digital Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit offers excellent performance and comes with a total of eight network ports. The kit is easy to use and has detachable power cables that won't obstruct the adjacent power sockets
The WD Livewire kit is a little bulky
The WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit is arguably the best powerline adapter kit for homes to date. It's fast, comparatively affordable, and offers plenty of network ports.
Abstract: Today Western Digital took another step out of the storage realm and into the networking world with their new LiveWire Powerline AV Networking kit (HomePlug AV). The kit allows you to bring your entertainment equipment to the web provided they have an...
Easy to set up and use, Flexible, Decent speeds, Cheap
Not the fastest powerline adaptor, Design might not be for everyone
For decent and consistent network speeds, coupled with ease of use and some good features, the Western Digital WD Livewire is a very good powerline adaptor kit....
Abstract: If you've recently renovated or built a home, yet forgot the most important item of all - dedicated Gigabit Ethernet access to each room - hang your head in shame. Shouldn't you be reading Dolly instead of APC? Thankfully, we've got a way to wire those...
