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| Price | $200.99 | $237.99 | $119.83 to $179.99 | $59.99 to $79.99 | $160.99 to $199.99 |
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| Release date | July 08, 2006 | January 20, 2007 | January 20, 2007 | July 02, 2008 | |
| 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 WRT610N can satisfy both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz wireless clients with its solid performance, great design, ease of use, and its ability to work as a network storage device when coupled with an external hard drive. | |
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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 Kit PLK300 - Bridge | Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter PLE200 - Bridge | Linksys Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router WRT610N - Wireless router |
| Packaged Quantity | 2 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP | Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP | Info unavailable | Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP | Info unavailable |
| Vista Certification | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Certified for Windows Vista |
| Form Factor | External | External | External | External | External |
| Device Type | Bridge | Bridge | Bridge + 4-port switch (integrated) | Bridge | Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated) |
| Remote Management Protocol | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | HTTP HTTPS |
| Routing Protocol | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | RIP Static IP routing |
| Weight | Info unavailable | 4.8 oz | 6.7 oz | 4.8 oz | 15.9 oz |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3 HomePlug 1.0 | IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u | IEEE 802.3 HomePlug AV IEEE 802.3u | IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u | IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.11n (draft) |
| Features | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 128-bit encryption Quality of Service (QoS) | Info unavailable | DHCP server NAT support MIMO technology VPN passthrough Firewall protection Firmware upgradable Quality of Service (QoS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X) Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | 5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in | 1.4 in x 4.1 in x 5.8 in | 5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in | 8.9 in x 7.1 in x 1.4 in |
| Network / Transport Protocol | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | TCP/IP | Info unavailable | L2TP PPTP PPPoE |
| Included Accessories | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Vertical stand 200 Mbps Powerline AV network adapter | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet HomePlug 1.0 Fast Ethernet | Ethernet Fast Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) | Ethernet Fast Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) | Ethernet Fast Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) | Ethernet IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.11n (draft) |
| CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 47.73 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 200 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 200 Mbps | 100 Mbps | Info unavailable |
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