NetGear XWNB5201 Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point Review

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We are very pleased with NetGear's XWNB5201 Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point kit. The build quality is excellent on both adapters and WiFi performance is certainly very strong.

NetGear's experience in the networking hardware sector has certainly paid off as the XWNB5201 PowerLine 500 WiFi Access Point kit can be unboxed and installed in a matter of minutes without the need for advanced configurations.

Although ping times were slightly higher than we would have liked to see, they did not hinder our day-to-day business. We imagine most enthusiast users would use the XWN5001 to connect their system with an ethernet cable whilst giving other users in the house a stronger wireless signal.

The current retail price of £79.00 puts it in a tough spot compared to the solutions offered by competitors such as TP-Link and D-Link, though performance is undeniable.

Pros:

• Excellent wireless performance.
• Solid build quality.
• True Plug ‘n Play.

Cons:

• Expensive.

KitGuru says:  A capable kit that does not disappoint. However it is expensive.

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