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Just as Wi-Fi is due to get a major speed bump, with 802.11n, so too is powerline Ethernet. The difference: the 200Mbps powerline is here now, while the 380Mbps 802.11n isnt going to be ratified until later this year, though were likely to start see...
Netgears HDX101 is a solid powerline adaptor, but there are a couple of points to consider before buying one. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend it for performance, but theres the little matter of its incompatibility with other so-called 200Mbps produ...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2011-10-04 00:53:51
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A neater solution than Devolos but performance issues make it hard to recommend. Powerline networking equipment is ideal for people who want a home network, but cant use Wi-Fi and dont want wires trailing all over the floor. The principle is simpl...
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Is your wireless network failing to live up to its billing? We look at three power-line alternatives If youve installed a wireless network in your home or office and not had any problems with coverage or speed, youre one of the lucky ones. Dividing...
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techradar.com Updated: 2011-10-04 00:53:54
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Powerline networking is the best solution for extending your network to a completely different area of your home. This adaptor from NetGear is designed with high throughput in mind and will even stand you in good stead when 802.11n rears its head for r...
High bandwidth with no fuss...
Pricey , Occupies a valuable wall...
Home entertainment networks are becoming increasingly common, but can be a challenge when you want to use devices in different rooms. Unless you live in a home with pre-wired, high-capacity Ethernet getting data around the house without pinning cables...
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LordPercy.com Updated: 2011-10-04 00:53:45
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After another day of flogging the office wireless connection it struck us that our earlier flirtations with Ethernet over mains had shown us another way. The problem with wireless is the quality of the connection or QOS. Wireless may be fine in an Amer...
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The proliferation of broadband across the UK, and indeed the world, has led to more and more households creating a home network to share that high bandwidth goodness. Of course, most people aren't prepared to make the effort to run Ethernet cable througho...
The HDXB101 is the fastest EOP kit we've ever tested though it loses points for being nowhere near the maximum speed and for misleading punters by suggesting it can do 200Mbps On the upside, setup is very simple, and the units look very elegant. However...
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Like print speeds, data transfer rates sometimes promise more than they deliver as I discovered when testing some Netgear kit.
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2011-10-04 00:53:56
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Can Netgears latest Powerline product live up to their 200Mbit/sec label?...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2011-10-04 00:54:01
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Brace yourself for this one, folks: The HDX-B101 powerline networking hardware actually delivers on its performance claims. Take a moment to breathe. The bottom line is that the HDX-B101 is fast enough to stream video—even high-definition video—from yo...
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Creating a home network is no longer a big challenge. Components are cheap and readily available in almost any office-supply or electronics store, and wizard-driven setup routines help novices get going quickly. Still, there are some hurdles and issu...
Easy setup and good performance.
Wall plug design can block access to other outlets; expensive.
If you need a network solution that doesnt require running cables or setting up wireless, check out the Netgear HDX101 Powerline adapter...
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Third Times The Charm?In what is perhaps an admission of how lackluster the XE104s performance could be (as is the case with other HomePlug 1.0 Turbo products, for that matter), Netgear is taking another stab at the problem with a new powerline produ...
easy to set up...
not compatible with HomePlug; expensive; inconsistent performance...
Third Times The Charm?In what is perhaps an admission of how lackluster the XE104s performance could be (as is the case with other HomePlug 1.0 Turbo products, for that matter), Netgear is taking another stab at the problem with a new powerline produ...
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