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NETGEAR WGXB102 Powerline Wireless Range Extender | List Price: $181.00
Discount Price: $106.99
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Brand: Netgear
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 2 years warranty
Features: - Kit lets you create a 802.11g wireless network from an existing network with only electrical outlets
- Supports IEEE 802.11g wireless standard and is backwards compatible with 802.11b networks
- Enhanced security thanks to WPA and 64/128-bit WEP encryption
- Sleek design fits into any decor
- Device measures 6.5 x 3 x 8.6 inches (WxHxD)
Easy to setup, high failure rate [Posted on 2008-08-12]
NETGEAR WGX102 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender
I have a Netgear Rangemax WNR834B wireless router upstairs, but the WiFi signal downstairs was spotty. I added the XE102 upstairs, and plugged in the WGX102 wireless range extender downstairs.
Pros: It took about 10 minutes to setup, and works well, both wireless routers use the same SSID, and the same WPA password - so connectivity is seamless while moving back and forth with a handheld wireless device like a WiFi phone.
Cons: The unit gets very hot within an hour or two. The first unit I purchased failed within a day. The replacement unit is working, but lets see if it lasts a few months. I fear that the heat produced by this unit does not auger well for its longevity, or my electric bill.
really helps, but rate is limited [Posted on 2008-08-25]
I couldn't get a decent wifi signal on half the house (which is, that's true, very large) and had terrible experience with wifi range extenders (never worked after nights spent on complicated setup) so I tried these range extenders.
Well... it works. It's totally transparent for the network and it makes a pipe between your router and computer. I also have a third device from Netgear, the NETGEAR WGX102 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender that allows me to get a decent wifi connection where I didn't get have it before.
But there is no miracle : the bandwidth is about 500 KB/S best case (in my case) when transfering files. So it's impossible to use it for a media server for instance.
But it's perfect for the web.
Great when it works! [Posted on 2008-09-28]
Pros:
1. The components are super easy to set up. They actually work on the first try.
2. The product concept is fantastic. Use the electrical wires inside the walls to extend a wireless connection anywhere in the house.
3. The signal was excellent.
Cons:
1. The price is outrageous. The retail price is $150+.
2. The two wall units get very hot. Netgear can solve this problem by putting in electrical fans, but it does not want to spend the extra $10.
3. Because of the heat, the life expectancy is very short. According to reviews by consumers, the range is between a year to 14 months - just after the warranty ends. On this matter, I was lucky. Mine died after 1.5 hours, and I received a refund.
fantastic [Posted on 2008-10-30]
only took minutes to install and worked fantastic. even enabled me to set up wireless networking of my epson workforce 600, which i was having problems. Have read about trouble with these burning out, and that will be yet to be determined, but so far fantastic. Used this unit in the basement with router and placed a plug in wireless unit on each of the other floors. no dead spots anymore.
complete garbage [Posted on 2008-11-22]
i can't get a reliable connection between across the powerline portion of my net. it's up for a few minutes; it's down. i've tried various plugs to see if i can get a reliable connection. nope. it's possible it's the wiring in my place - a poor excuse for a product that's more or less claimed to work anywhere. avoid this technology & avoid the netgear attempt, too.
also the wireless unit gets really hot. that's not terribly impressive either.
the only good news in this failure is i didn't pay full retail for this junk - it also means i can't return it ...
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