The product isn’t exactly new, but I just got in Netgear’s Powerline AV Ethernet adapter kit, which promises ethernet connection of up to 200Mbps over your home’s powerlines. From early indications, it works a treat, but it does have one major design flaw: 
As you can see, you can’t actually plug it in next to any other device, as it blocks the better part of two plugs on a standard wall socket.
Even having the plug stick out another 5cm so the adapter sits over another powerplug would fix the problem. Fortunately, it seems to work through an extension cord, although I’m certain that would have some kind of effect on performance. I’ll let you know how the product performs once I’ve played with it a bit more.
P.I. Staker
May 1, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Try a square double adaptor. That should fix it.
Report PermalinkHirsty
May 1, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Nice carpet. Hey yeah, what’s with that Netgear thing!?
Report PermalinkSam
May 1, 2009 at 2:15 PM
I always assumed it was designed like that to deter one from using it through a powerboard or even on a dual powerpoint as shown – because I’ve been told both reduce performance.
Report PermalinkDan
May 1, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Soooo, it’s like every other stupid mofoing plug pack.
Report PermalinkPhil
May 1, 2009 at 4:45 PM
No probs using it on an extension cord, except that it’s working over a slightly longer distance and there is a limit.
One gotcha is if you have separate circuits for power outlets in the house. I have one that will work in about half the house but not the rest because there is no physical connection between the power lines. It won’t bridge across different circuit breakers in your power box.
Report PermalinkAndrew
May 1, 2009 at 5:03 PM
That’s why you need the SPACE-SAVING POWERLINE NETWORK KIT XEPSB1001.
Report PermalinkSnag
May 1, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Easy fix … simply change to a Hager brand double outlet (any electrical contractor, or trade supplier) .. they are slightly wider to accommodate plug packs, but still fit a standard wall-opening.
Report Permalinkmichael
May 2, 2009 at 9:49 PM
It seems to me this could be easily rectified by:
Report Permalink1: Making the plug taller, rather than wider.
2: Adding a power socket on the back of the device, so it can be connected inline with another device (to accomodate single powerpoints).
nibbler
May 2, 2009 at 11:36 PM
I have the same problem, I used an extension cord with a pass-through type plug, it gives the box an extra 25mm extension from the wall socket.
Report PermalinkWhy they dont make big plugpacks offset to the left or right so they dont crowd a 2 socket outlet?