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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The ZyXel PLA4205 power line adapter is an excellent alternative to using regular Ethernet or Wi-Fi to connect more devices to a home network. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 2.8 in x 2.6 in x 3.7 in, Wired, 500 Mbps, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet, 4.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Trendnet TPL-406E is a fast way to extend your home network, while saving both time and money. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 2 in x 2.8 in x 1.7 in, Wired, 500 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet, 1.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Attractive, affordable, and very fast, D-Link's PowerLine AV 500 Adapter Starter Kit DHP-501AV is one of the best available in its class. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 2.8 in x 2.1 in x 3.9 in, Wired, 500 Mbps, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 1901, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet, 5.3 oz

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Trendnet TPL-406E is a fast way to extend your home network, while saving both time and money. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Compact, good-looking, affordable, and fast, D-Link's PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch DHP-540 makes a great device that extends your network both via traditional cables and electrical wiring. Read review

Specs: Bridge, Wired, 500 Mbps, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), IEEE 1901, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit is arguably the best powerline adapter kit for homes to date. It's fast, comparatively affordable, and offers plenty of network ports. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 3.4 in x 4.7 in x 1.3 in, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet, 6.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Current power-line users with large homes will benefit from the ZyXel PLA4231's network extension capabilities; however, there are alternatives that offer similar benefits for less. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Netgear Powerline Av 200 Wireless-N Extender Kit XAVNB2001 extends both your wired and wireless networks to the far corners of the house, making it an excellent product for any large property. Get ready to fiddle a little with the setup process in some cases, as its included instructions aren't clear. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 4.4 in x 2.9 in x 1.8 in, Wireless, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, HomePlug AV (HPAV), IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, 8.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want to get the most data throughput speed out of your home electrical wiring, the TrendNet TPL-401E2K kit is the only choice on the market for now. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 2.8 in x 3.9 in x, Wired, 500 Mbps, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet, External

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Bridge, 6.5 in x 3.3 in x 0.7 in, Wired, Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0, Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: This wireless bridge does a competent job at connecting Ethernet devices to a wireless network or extending a WLAN's range, but its price is high. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 5 in x 4.2 in x 1.1 in, Wireless, Wired, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, HTTP, 0.4 lbs

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: Bridge, 2.4 in x 2.7 in x 1.7 in, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet, 4.5 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Bridge, 5.7 in x 2 in x 4.2 in, Wireless, Wired, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0), 5.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Netgear XAV2001 makes it easy to extend your network to places the wireless signal can't get to within your house. Make sure you have more than one receptacle at the far end of the power-line connection. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 2.6 in x 1.6 in x 3.4 in, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet, 4.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Linksys PLK200 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit is one of the easiest ways to set up and maintain a home network that's fast enough to stream HD video content, but it's a bit of a strain on the pocketbook. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet, 4.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: Simple to set up and able to provide ample throughput, Netgear's Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters are a great solution for anyone who wants the benefits of home networking but doesn't want to rewire the entire house or mess with Wi-Fi. Be forewarned, though: it's not an inexpensive solution. Read review

Specs: Bridge, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Bridge, 3.2 in x 2.4 in x 0.7 in, Wireless, Wired, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, 2.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: Bridge, Wireless, Wired, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Bridge, Wired, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Netgear XE102 is one of the most compact power-line Ethernet bridges on the market, making it ideal for outlets in cramped corners or along baseboards. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 3.9 in x 1.9 in x 2.9 in, Wired, 14 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0, 0.4 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Linksys Powerline AV Bridge Kit PLK300 is a well-designed solution to expand your network via your home's electrical wiring, especially when you want to use multiple computers at the far end of the connection. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 1.4 in x 4.1 in x 5.8 in, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, 6.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 36 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it works with only a smattering of printers and can be a chore to configure, this Wi-Fi print server gets the job done. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 6.9 in x 4.7 in x 1.1 in, Wireless, Wired, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, 0.7 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Simple to set up and able to provide ample throughput, Netgear's Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters are a great solution for anyone who wants the benefits of home networking but doesn't want to rewire the entire house or mess with Wi-Fi. Be forewarned, though: it's not an inexpensive solution. Read review

Specs: Bridge, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're not on the wireless bandwagon, you don't have to forgo a home network or pay to have a network professionally installed. With the Panasonic HD-PLC power-line Ethernet adapters, you can have a wired home network up and running in minutes. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 4.8 in x 1.6 in x 2.8 in, Wired, 70 Mbps, Ethernet, HD-PLC, Fast Ethernet, 8.5 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Bridge, Wired, 500 Mbps, IEEE 1901, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV)