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Netgear Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter (2-Pack) comparison

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Price $104.96 to $181.00 $120.69 to $180.29 $53.61 to $79.99 Check Prices $60.98 to $96.00
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Release date July 08, 2006 January 20, 2007 January 20, 2007 October 07, 2002 July 08, 2006
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. 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. 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. The speediest and most space-conserving way yet to network through power lines. 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.
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Features
Compliant Standards HomePlug 1.0
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
HomePlug 1.0
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
HomePlug 1.0
IEEE 802.3
Features Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Hardware encryption
Info unavailable
Network / Transport Protocol Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable TCP/IP
Info unavailable
Form Factor External
External
External
External
External
Dimensions (WxDxH) Info unavailable 5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in
5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Data Link Protocol HomePlug 1.0
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
HomePlug AV (HPAV)
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
HomePlug AV (HPAV)
HomePlug 1.0
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
HomePlug 1.0
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Device Type Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Data Transfer Rate 200 Mbps
100 Mbps
100 Mbps
14 Mbps
200 Mbps
Voltage Required Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable ( 60 Hz )
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Product Description NETGEAR Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter HDX101 - Bridge
Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit PLK200 - Bridge
Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter PLE200 - Bridge
Siemens SpeedStream Powerline SS2502 Ethernet Adapter - Bridge
NETGEAR Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter HDX101 - Bridge
Packaged Quantity 2
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Weight Info unavailable 4.8 oz
4.8 oz
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System Requirements Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Info unavailable Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Manufacturer Warranty Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable