Netgear Powerline 1200 review: Top power line speed at a low cost - CNET
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The Netgear Powerline 1200 kit is the affordable answer to those needing a reliable, fast and convenient solution to extend their wired home network.
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Netgear Powerline 1200 with 1 Gigabit Ethernet Port (PLP1200)
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NETGEAR Powerline 1200 Ethernet-over-Powerline kit (PL1200) at Crutchfield
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Use your existing electrical wiring to extend your Wi-Fi Internet access to any room in your house. Just plug the Powerline adapter into your modem or router, then plug in the Wi-Fi access point to an electrical outlet. It's that easy. With 1000 Mbps speed and Homeplug AV2 support, the Powerline Wi-Fi 1000 is perfect for connecting smart TVs, streaming players, and game consoles wirelessly.
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Netgear Powerline 1000 + WiFi (plw1000-100nas)
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Use your existing electrical wiring to extend your Internet access to any room in your house. Just plug the Powerline 1200 into any electrical outlet then plug in your new network connection. It's that easy. With a 1200Mbps speed and Beamforming, the Powerline 1200 is perfect for connecting smart TVs, streaming players, and game consoles.
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Netgear Powerline Adapter Kit, 1200 Mbps Wall-plug, 1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (PL1200-100PAS)
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