Anyone remember when a home network was a simple and primitive thing? How about the first wireless network? I can remember when all I wanted to do was get e-mail, print and browse the internet. Now we ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

For connecting a single ethernet device to your network, the Netgear’s ease of setup, design and software utility make it the pick of the powerline litter. Netgear’s Powerline AV kit puts an ethernet ...

Netgear’s Powerline AV 500 Adapter Kit uses your home’s existing electrical cabling to bring wired Gigabit Ethernet networking to any room in the house. Throughput speed is significantly better ...

If you need a network solution that doesn't require running cables or setting up wireless, check out the Netgear HDX101 Powerline adapter. Creating a home network is no longer a big challenge.

Netgear's XE602 Powerline Ethernet adapter almost takes the fun out of being a pioneer. As HomePlug Powerline networking rolls out, you expect teething pains, but Netgear's products are remarkably ...

As ever with Powerline products, installation is incredibly easy. Simply plug the two adapters into the most convenient mains sockets, hook up the Ethernet of one adapter to your router and whatever ...

If you want broadband in every room of your home, you've got a couple of options: Running LAN (CAT-5) cables is a common solution, but an expensive one. Wi-Fi is another approach, but not ideal for ...

Netgear’s recent midrange powerline networking adapters–the AV 200 ($130) and the AV+ 200 ($145)–might be just what you need to fill the gaps in your home network access without spending too much time ...