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Thanks for your review of the Netgear HDX101 powerline Ethernet adaptor. It's more technical than most I have found so far, but I have a question about it.

netgear hdx101 200mbps powerline ethernet adaptor

I have two HDX101s and I'm very happy with them. I was wondering if you know whether it's possible to have the following setup. Modem to router then router to server and HDX101. The other HDX101 is connected to a switch/router in another room, and a PC and Xbox connected to the switch.

I'm trying to work out a way to connect two devices to one HDX101, or be told it's not possible. Then I can stop trying!

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Switch

A switch should work as well as a hub, and it'll be a lot easier than trying to find a 100Mbit/s hub!

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Simple answer......

..... yes, using any ethernet switch

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Or there's Plan B

Or switch to the Netgear XEB1004 which has four Ethernet ports on each adapter

www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters/XEB1004.aspx

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