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Netgear WGXB102

Netgear WGXB102
NETGEAR Wall-Plugged Ethernet Extender Kit XE102G - bridge

NETGEAR Wall-Plugged Ethernet Extender Kit XE102G - bridge
Netgear Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter (2-Pack)

Netgear Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter (2-Pack)
Linksys PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit

Linksys PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit
Belkin N+ Wireless Router
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Release date January 01, 2005 July 08, 2006 January 20, 2007
The Bottom Line Netgear's wall-plugged wireless extender kit is one of the easiest means currently available for extending the reach of a wireless network. 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 Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed. If its bulky design and lack of 5GHz frequency support don't put you off, the router is worth every penny of its $100 or so price tag.
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Product DescriptionNETGEAR Powerline Wireless Range Extender WGXB102 - Wireless access point
NETGEAR Wall-Plugged Ethernet Extender Kit XE102G - Bridge
NETGEAR Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter HDX101 - Bridge
Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit PLK200 - Bridge
Belkin N+ Wireless Router - Wireless router
Packaged QuantityInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
System RequirementsApple MacOS
Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Info unavailableMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Linux
Apple MacOS 8.x
Apple MacOS 9.x
Apple MacOS X 10.x
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Vista CertificationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Form FactorExternal
External
External
External
External
Device TypeWireless access point
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Remote Management ProtocolHTTP
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableHTTP
Routing ProtocolInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableStatic IP routing
WeightInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable4.8 oz
Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty2 years warranty
3 years warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Compliant StandardsHomePlug 1.0
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.3
HomePlug 1.0
IEEE 802.3
HomePlug 1.0
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
FeaturesVPN support
56-bit encryption
Info unavailableInfo unavailableDMZ port
NAT support
DHCP support
SNTP support
MIMO technology
VPN passthrough
Auto-negotiation
Firewall protection
Firmware upgradable
DoS attack prevention
MAC address filtering
Quality of Service (QoS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Access Point operational mode
Dynamic IP address assignment
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
LocalizationNorth America
North America
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in
Info unavailable
Network / Transport ProtocolPPTP
IPSec
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDNS
FTP
DHCP
PPTP
PPPoE
TCP/IP
UDP/IP
ICMP/IP
Included AccessoriesHomePlug Ethernet adapter
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Data Link ProtocolHomePlug 1.0
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet
HomePlug 1.0
Ethernet
HomePlug 1.0
Fast Ethernet
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
HomePlug AV (HPAV)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Frequency BandInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2.4 GHz
Data Transfer Rate54 Mbps
14 Mbps
200 Mbps
100 Mbps
300 Mbps
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