At times it is real handy to use a wired connection. In the case of connecting HDTVs, Sling Media Slingbox PRO-HD SB300-100, and other media devices a wireless connection can be both slow and a little unpredictable. In some cases, especially Blu Ray Players and some HDTV’s require an actual hard connection to the internet.
My first attempt to hard connection was the Sling Media SlingLink Turbo Powerline Kit ( SL200-100 ) and it worked, but the speeds were mediocre at best. AT best I ranged in the 2-4mbs range. I then upgraded to the Netgear Powerline AV 500 I am able to attain speeds over 20mbs! Please note that it is still much less than the 500mbs that is advertised, but that is due to the limitations given by my ISP provider – I am still able to watch full 1080P HD movies while using 20mbs (and even less) so it is not much of a worry.
Extra info-
– SUPER EASY installation – The installation can be done in two minutes and by anyone…. If you can’t figure out how to install the Powerline you probably will not know how to use the device you are connecting to either.
– This generation of the NetGear Powerline 500 is less than 50% the size of the previous generation. This may not sound important, but it does help improve the overall look.
– Great speeds – much faster than my Sling Media Turbo Link and slightly faster than my RCA Powerlink
– Remember the Powerline 500 needs to be plugged directly into your wall outlet and not into a power strip or extension cord
– Homes with older wiring may have issues
– It actually with the [[ASIN:B00486TLQ6 RCA HDP50 Powerlink Internet Media Kit]]meaning that you can have one of each plugged into your wall outlet and it will pass the signal between the two!
– It will work with older generations of the Netgear Powerline 500, and (surprisingly) it works with the RCA brand of adapter.
Final Verdict –
I am very happy with the Netgear Powerline 500 – it works well with Netflix and allows us to stream in full HD. In my opinion it is significantly better than the Sling Media SlingLink Turbo Powerline Kit and slightly better than the RCA HDP50 Powerlink Internet Media Kit so it is an easy 5 star recommendation
4 1/2 Stars
Please Note – I received this product for reviewing purposes
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