Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Amped Wireless A/V Net Connect (AV3000) Review

Amped Wireless A/V Net Connect (AV3000)
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Rec'd yesterday- setup took minutes. I disconnected from my PC and placed in living room- connected Onkyo TX-NR708, PS3, Samsung LN40A LCD TV and ALL worked! It also serves as a reapeater! Very pleased.

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The AV3000 Amped Wireless A/V Net Connect connects your Internet-ready audio and video devices, such as Blu-ray players, game consoles, Internet-ready TVs and more, to your home WiFi network for Internet access. The A/V Net Connect eliminates the need to run Ethernet cables to your media center by creating a connection to your home WiFi network using built in WiFi amplifiers to ensure a reliable connection that’s fast enough for HD media streaming and online gaming. The A/V Net Connect connects to your A/V devices using the five (5) Ethernet ports on the back panel. In addition, the A/V Net Connect also boosts and repeats the WiFi signal from your home WiFi network so that other WiFi enabled A/V devices can connect to the A/V Net Connect for a more reliable connection.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #32896 in Consumer Electronics
  • Brand: Amped Wireless
  • Model: AV3000
  • Dimensions: 16.10" h x 17.91" w x 10.63" l, 1.65 pounds

Features

  • Great for connecting your Internet-Ready Blu-ray players, game consoles, smart televisions, media players, set top boxes and other audio and video devices to your home WiFi network for Internet access
  • Connects up to 5 Wired A/V Devices Connect up to 5 wired A/V devices directly to the A/V Net Connect
  • Connect any WiFi enabled A/V devices to the A/V Net Connect for a stronger, faster link to your home WiFi network.
  • You're in control! Smart security features allow you to restrict access to specific users, set a daily time schedule for when Internet access is available and when it is not.
  • Universal Compatibility : The A/V Net Connect works with most 2.4GHz 802.11b/g or n wireless routers and WiFi networks
  • Fast Performance for HD Streaming : The A/V Net Connect features a 300Mbps 802.11n wireless bandwidth channel for streaming HD media from your media center to your home network*
  • Simple Setup the Smart Setup Wizard connects the A/V Net Connect to your home Wi-Fi network in minutes. Simply enter the setup URL, scan for your wireless network, select it and you're done!


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VTech IS9181 WiFi Internet Radio with Access to Online Content Review

VTech IS9181 WiFi Internet Radio with Access to Online Content
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This is my third WiFi Internet Radio.

VTech really did their homework on this one.

I only just got it, but as I do have experience with these, I feel I can comment.

Just a few points:

- The color screen is very high-quality and a really nice thing to have (more than I expected)
- Set-up and programming are very easy (similar to all the others, but there's a set-up wizard that's helpful)
- Sound quality is as I expected; very good, with good base and treble, and levels (different stations have different volume output).
- Found all the stations I looked for via the radio, except one, but I was easily able to add it via the website.

Cautions:
- No network jack -- wifi only (not a problem for me)
- Not really a proper clock radio. The controls and alarm silencing sequence aren't very much like a true clock radio, so if that's a primary function for you, try the Sagem/Aluratek unit.

I really haven't found a single thing that's been a disappointment or "negative". It's just as good as I hoped it would be, if not better. I suppose one could say it's "big", compared with the AE radio or the Freecom MusicPal, but compared to the Logitech Squeezebox, it's of a similar size. It looks better in real life than in the photos.

No Pandora, but don't care. My iPhone does that, and it's limited anyhow. It's easy to find an internet radio station that plays music similar to any channel I might devise.

The remote is a wonderful feature to have in conjunction with the forward-facing color screen, and it does RSS fees (identifies station, song, program, etc..., unlike any of the Reciva units [I could be wrong on this point, but most of those seem to be essentially similar on-screen]).

I fiddled with the file streaming feature. Worked immediately and well (Windows machine). All shared folders were easily found and explored and mp3's playable.

There is ONE huge negative that I've found: NO TIMER!! This is a major oversight, but it's not unfixable. The AE WiFi Internet Radio lacked one too, at first, but it was implemented via a Firmware Update. Hopefully VTech will do the same. I don't see why they couldn't too, and I fully hope and expect they will (I will write them and ask them to).

Delighted with this unit, otherwise!! Highly-recommended!

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Product Description

WiFi Streaming Music Device with Access to Online Content


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #6956 in Consumer Electronics
  • Brand: VTech
  • Model: IS9181
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 8.40" h x 6.00" w x 14.40" l, 3.90 pounds

Features

  • Stream music across the 802.11 b/g WiFi network with "Best-in-Class" range. Brodband Internet service and a home WiFi network router are required
  • Listen to Internet radio from the available 11,000 stations with no monthly fee
  • Access Internet radio stations from our user-friendly online site or on the device itself
  • Play music from any audio device (I.e. CD player, MP3 player, etc.)
  • Connect to any stereo system or powered speakers to access sreaming internet radio or music files stored on a PC or Mac


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NETGEAR ProSafe 16-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Plus Switch FS116E Review

NETGEAR ProSafe 16-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Plus Switch FS116E
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The Netgear FS116E 10/100 network switch has great build quality and very low power consumption. The 2 units I purchased have worked flawlessly for over 6 months. The vlan support is a terrific feature for such a low priced switch and works as expected. Vlan configuration is through a small application on the enclosed CD and is easy to configure. With vlans, multiple subnets can be carried over a single ethernet cable. Highly Recommended.

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Product Description

Gigabit Switching with Wireless-N for Faster Network Performance, Wireless-N technology for faster wireless speeds and range, Four Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver ultra-fast wired connections, ReadyShare provides fast and easy shared access to an external USB storage device, Live Parental Controls powered by OpenDNS blocks unsafe internet content and applications, Broadband Usuage Meter ensures daily, weekly and monthly measurement of Internet traffic with customized alerts.Features: Multiple SSID support - set an additional wireless network for guests with restricted access to other computers in your network , Smart Wizard installation CD and multi-language support make setup easy, Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) for reliable Internet, voice and gaming applications, Configurable as a wireless repeater for extending range, Push 'N' Connect and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ensure a quick and secure network connection.NETGEAR Green Gigabit Ethernet conserves energy, Convenient on/off switch helps conserver energy , Packaging manufactured with at least 80% recycled materials.Open-source Router, Community and Development Partner program, Open-source Wireless-N router with Gigabit wired ports for Linux developers and open-source enthusiasts. Open-source community website and development Partner program with downloadable applications, user guide, forums, blogs and downloads at www.myopenrouter.com, High Performance Broadcom 480 MHz MIPS 74K CPU, 8 MB Flash and 64 MB RAM to even run business-class applications, Popular Linux Firmware-DD-WRT, Open-WRT and Tomato available on Open-source community website, NEW Development Partner Program-development partnership with several 3rd party software vendors to develop custom applications on WNR3500L. Please visit www.myopenrouter.com to join the partner program and see the custom applications that are released or under development.


Product Details

  • Brand: Netgear
  • Model: FS116E-100NAS
  • Platform: Windows
  • Format: CD
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 4.00" h x 5.50" w x 13.00" l, 1.79 pounds

Features

  • Use as a Plug-and-Play switch or use the configuration utility for simple setup
  • Support network monitoring, traffic prioritization and virtual network groups
  • Green Ethernet for reduced power consumption


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Cisco WAP2000 Wireless-G Access Point Review

Cisco WAP2000 Wireless-G Access Point
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I had a home office and a Linksys WRT54g router. I wanted to secure my network more and have more LAN ports, but still have wifi. So I bought this AP, a Linksys VPN firewall Router, and an 8-port switch. Had the AP, the switch, my printer, and NAS plugged into the VPN Router, and my computers to the Switch. Worked flawlessy. This baby has serious range. I would go get the mail (our driveway is about 1/4 mile, and my iPhone would still be connected to the wifi this thing puts out. Also it is so much more secure than a regular 4 port wireless router. You can assigned the IP for it, which will be the gateway for the devices connected. Secure, safe, and awesome. Not for the technically challenged. But easy to you if you should be using it.

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Product Description

The WAP2000 is a Wireless Access Point ideal for small businesses that want to expand their existing wired networks or create new wireless networks for the workforce or guests. It features RangeBooster technology that is compatible to standard 802.11g but with a range up to two times farther and throughput by up to 35 faster. Unlike ordinary wireless technologies that are hampered by wireless signals that reflect off walls, ceilings, and other objects, RangeBooster uses these multiple signals with two smart receivers at each end (router or access point and client adapter) to boost range and throughput speeds. As a result, a RangeBooster solution reduces or eliminates wireless signal deadspots in offices and other buildings so users can connect to the network in more areas. The WAP2000 comes with 3 dBi antennas for increased power, also helping to extend the range of the Access Point.


Product Details

  • Brand: Cisco
  • Model: WAP2000
  • Released on: 2010-09-20
  • Platform: Windows
  • Format: CD
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 1.50" h x 8.66" w x 6.69" l, 1.70 pounds

Features

  • Former Linksys Business Series
  • Linksys WAP2000 Wireless-G Access Point with Power over Ethernet
  • Support for both WEP and WPA security protocols, which keeps your wireless transmissions safe using powerful encryption
  • Advanced wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) with up to 256-bit encryption and Support for WMM provides improved QoS over wireless connections for better video and voice performance
  • Linksys One Ready for instant integration into a Linksys One network


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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Canon Pixma MX410 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer (4788B018) Review

Canon Pixma MX410 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer (4788B018)
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This printer is suitable for a small home office. It has a simple setup, fast text printing, and good network support with some nifty scanning options, but will take up a lot of space on the desktop and may have some issues with Windows XP machines. The printer comes with two standard size ink cartridges (XL versions are available for re-order), a USB cable, a phone cord, and a sample box of small photo paper. Because I already have a fax printer, I did not look at the fax features.

Pro:

It has good specifications for this price point. It prints around 8.5 on the new printer scale in black, and about 4 when printing black. It doesn't take a long time to print like some HP inkjets I have owned - the print starts and completes very rapidly. The document feeder will hold about 15 pages or so.

The paper path is straight through, meaning that it is fairly simple to print on photo paper and Avery labels due to the a smooth paper path. The printer is designed such that the input and output trays are at very steep angles, so they don't take up as much room.

The printer has a nice feature where one can press a single button and scan to a selected PC connected to the home network. The file then goes into a directory on the computer for later use. This feature works with the document feeder or the flatbed scanner, so one could easily scan in several pages. It is a great time saver because you don't have to "scan in" the document; it is "pushed" to the computer you select while you stay at the printer. Note here that for maximum scanning resolutions, the manual recommends using the flatbed rather than the feeder.

The wireless setup was as described in the manual, and although it wasn't particularly detailed, the steps did work. But there wasn't a lot of explanation for the less experienced person, and the printer does not support the newer easy network setup options. I found it a lot easier to install on the Windows 7 machine, where one can simply add a printer via the built it menus; on XP one has to install the CD, which also downloads software at some points in the process. The network setup requires a USB connection to a computer; there are no setup menus to manually enter the network keys. But at least they include a cable.

The device has the capability to scan to a thumb drive (or an external hard drive, I suppose), and the same USB port is used for PictBridge printing directly from a camera. The printer can connect to Bluetooth devices - but needs an optional Bluetooth module, so I could not test it.

The printer does not use a power "brick", so the power cabling around the printer is clean.

Con:

There is no backlight for the LCD display, and I found it hard to read without shining some additional light. I did not expect the same display quality as an LED screen, for example, but the device needs some kind of backlight. Plan to keep a small flashlight handy, or be sure the area near the printer is well lit.

There is only one color cartridge, rather than separate cartridges for each color. That means if one runs out of (for example) cyan, the entire cartridge has to be replaced. This kind of system is more expensive to keep in ink. I'm a bit surprised, because my last Canon MX offered support for individual cartridges. Therefore if you print a lot of color, this device may be more expensive than a machine that supports individual cartridges.

This printer is very large compared to other printers I have owned, including another Canon MX series multifunction device. It is designed so that it is not too tall (maybe a foot or so high), but is about 30% deeper and a bit wider than other multifunction printers. Basically, it is designed wide, deep and flat, whereas many printers today are more vertical. Additionally, the only path for the paper is via the input tray - on the back of the machine, taking up another several inches of depth. Maybe this form factor is needed for some people; but in any case be aware and check the dimensions to be sure it suits your purposes.

The scanner is a little bit slow, but acceptable for light use.

There is only one input tray, and it holds only 30 pages. That isn't a lot of paper, and I would not recommend this printer for other than light home use unless one likes feeding paper to the machine.

On my XP machine, I was unable to scan directly into Word 2000; the scan would preview but not actually scan. On my Windows 7 machine with the exact same version of software, I was able to scan directly.

There is no SD or other card slot; one has to have a USB drive to print directly without a computer connection. Most printers have some kind of support for a memory card.

Not really a true drawback, but several places in the owner's manual there are procedures for cleaning up the area around the print heads and interior. This is the first time I've seen such instructions, and it leads me to believe that the printer design may put some ink residue around the output area that may need to be cleaned up periodically.

Summary: This is a decent printer at a decent price. For relatively light home office use it is acceptable; it prints fine and can scan directly to a remote computer from the printer itself, which will save time if a lot of stuff has to be scanned. If one prints a lot of black it will not be too expensive to keep in ink. Recommend for the smaller office or personal use.


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Product Description

PIXMA MX410 - MULTIFUNCTION - COLOR - INK-JET - 42 SECONDS - UP TO 4800 X 1200 D Wireless All-In-One Home Office Printer with Fully Integrated ADF


Product Details

  • Brand: Canon
  • Model: MX410
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 7.80" h x 16.40" w x 18.10" l, 18.90 pounds

Features

  • Fully-Integrated 30-sheet auto document feeder for rapid document copying, scanning and faxing
  • Super G3 high-speed fax with 20 coded speed dials storing up to 50 incoming pages when receiving ITU-T No. 1 chart
  • The new Full HD Movie Print turns HD movie clips captured with your compatible Canon EOS Digital SLR or PowerShot cameras
  • "Easy-WebPrint EX" lets you clip, arrange and print web page contents
  • Additionally, Super G3 High-speed Fax2 ensures efficient communication and thanks to Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology
  • Energy Star
  • Multifunction Devices: Printer, Scanner, Copier, Fax, Answering Machine


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Creative Labs Xmod Wireless Music System with X-Fi Technology Review

Creative Labs Xmod Wireless Music System with X-Fi Technology
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None of the spec sheets mention mac and an email inquiry to Creative resulted in them telling me that it was not mac compatible, but I ordered it anyway and it works great. In fact you can plug anything into it to stream to a receiver--iPod, etc. I have a mac mini running leopard.
Make sure you use the remotes, so you can turn off the Crystallizer effect if you like. There is no software interface---again, making it OS independent.

Here is my set-up. The mac mini connects to the USB input of the transmitter (so then you don't need the separate power adapter--use this only for an iPod, etc). That's enough to stream to the xmod receiver across the room, which is attached to a set of powered speakers.

However, I also wanted to play through the speakers attached to my stereo tuner/receiver, which is near the computer. So I have the audio out from the xmod transmitter connect to one of the inputs on the stereo tuner/receiver---I use the VCR-input ports. (This was a mini to split RCA connection.) If you have a Phono input that is probably better since it accepts a weaker signal---if you go into VCR or CD you need to crank the volume. I tried using a pre-amp, but my pre-amp was causing distortion--I originally blamed the xmod, but that was not at fault.

Finally, I want to be able to stream the radio from the stereo tuner to the xmod receiver. No problem, I pluggeed the VCR-output ports on the tuner into the RCA audio-input port on the xmod transmitter. Just be careful switching the stereo tuner/receiver from VCR (playing, say iTunes on the computer) to radio, since the volume is cranked up to compensate for a weak input.

So far, I m very happy with this product.

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Product Description

Play music from your PC wirelessly in any room, Make your MP3s sound better than CDs, Connect in seconds - no configuration needed.


Product Details

  • Color: Midnight Black
  • Brand: Creative Labs
  • Model: 70SB083000004
  • Platform: Windows XP
  • Format: CD
  • Original language: English, French
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.50" h x 5.70" w x 13.80" l, 4.00 pounds

Features

  • Restore the details and vibrancy your music and movies lost during compression. X-Fi technology intelligently enhances the highs and lows so you'll hear it all--crisp cymbal crashes, wailing guitar solos, screeching tires and booming explosions
  • Expand your stereo music and movies into virtual surround sound. Voices are centered in front of you. Ambient sound appears all around you... just like a live performance
  • Listen to Xtreme Fidelity music and control playlists up to 100 feet (30 meters) away from your PC using the X-Fi Wireless Receiver
  • Use the remote controls with the Xmod Wireless transmitter or the X-Fi Wireless Receiver to play, pause and skip through your music
  • Add as many X-Fi Wireless Receivers as you like to get all that great Xtreme Fidelity music in every room of your house


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Buffalo Technology Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-AG300N Review

Buffalo Technology Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-AG300N
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Works perfectly at my home theater for my components that need a direct Ethernet cable (xbox, 2 dvrs and the TV). It took careful reading of instructions to set it up to work with my Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700 router but once set up I have yet to have any issues such as loss of connectivity or slowdowns. I can stream Blu Ray quality files from my upstairs computer and my son's xbox connection is faster then ever for online gaming. If you need a wireless N bridge, I don't think you can go wrong with a Buffalo.

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Product Description

Buffalo Technology Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band 4 Port Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-AG300N


Product Details

  • Brand: Buffalo Technology
  • Model: WLI-TX4-AG300N
  • Format: CD
  • Dimensions: 2.50" h x 9.50" w x 11.25" l, 1.50 pounds

Features

  • Designed to IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 standard specifications
  • Creates IEEE 802.11n (2.4GHz/5GHz), 802.11g/b and 802.11a wireless networks
  • Wireless Connections with bit rates up to 300Mbps*
  • Four Built-in 10/100 Ports for up to four simultaneous wired devices
  • 2 Year Warranty


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Monday, August 29, 2011

Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Review

Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700
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Have been running a D-Link DGL-4300 for several years with good results. Needed a replacement with more speed and processing power to handle multi-media, large LAN file transfers and N wireless services.

Tried the D-Link DIR-825, but undocumented MAC address restrictions killed the deal. The router would not accept a non-zero value for the first two characters of the WAN MAC address.

Looked at the Linksys WRT-610N, but was concerned with past Linksys product performance.

Purchased the Netgear WNDR3700 which was getting very good reviews and selling out quickly after release.

Configuration was a breeze with typical Netgear menus. LAN and WiFI speed are excellent.

The DLNA USB device option works great, streaming pictures to our LAN connected Samsung TV.

Guest WiFi access with LAN restrictions makes sharing with guests or visiting family easy.

There have been no issues using Vonage VoIP and transferring large amounts of data at the same time. QOS settings are available in the WNDR3700, but I'm not currently using it. Even with QOS and rules active, the DGL-4300 would sometimes cause the VoIP to stutter during large transfers.

Port Address Translation (PAT) is not available. This makes it difficult to access multiple Port 80 LAN devices from the WAN side.

I rate the unit 4.5+ stars. PAT would have made it a five.

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Product Description

The NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router delivers the ultimate in wireless performance for home and small business networking. With twice the available bandwidth, separate wireless-N access points for media and data, and four Gigabit Ethernet ports, you enjoy more reliable connections, faster wireless, and maximum wired speeds— ideal for connecting multiple computers running multiple applications. The Dual Band Gigabit Router manages network traffic too, so there’s less lag in streaming, VoIP, and other critical tasks. Centralizing an external storage device and file sharing is easy. Just connect your USB storage device to the router, and every computer on your network can easily exchange media, documents, music, and more.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #88 in Consumer Electronics
  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Netgear
  • Model: WNDR3700
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 8.80" h x 1.20" w x 6.00" l, 1.20 pounds
  • CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.1 GHz
  • Memory: 4GB SDRAM
  • Hard Disk: 320GB
  • Processors: 1

Features

  • Dual-band Wireless-N router provides outstanding speed and performance for serious gamers, enthusiasts, and small businesses
  • Simultaneous operation on 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequencies for combined 600 Mbps speed
  • Powerful 680 MHz MIPS 32-bit processor
  • Five (5) 10/100 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology; USB 2.0 port for adding external storage
  • Device measures 8.8 x 1.2 x 6.0 inches (HxWxD)


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Roku SD Player Review

Roku SD Player
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I previously had Netflix but I canceled it because I was tired of waiting for DVDs in the mail, I didn't think that I was really getting my full money's worth and could probably get a better deal renting from RedBox locations. But, when the folks at Netflix mentioned that there are "Netflix-ready" devices out there that could allow you to play their "instant" movies, I was intrigued. I have an older Mac laptop at home and I wasn't able to play their instant movies on it (only Intel-based Macs can do that). And, I was never really happy with watching TV shows or movies from other networks like ABC or NBC on that computer anyway. The lag-time is too long and the images were choppy and usually inconsistent. It just feels weird to watch stuff on computers. Besides, my legs would get too hot from the laptop sitting on them. So, deciding to give these Netflix-ready devices a try, I re-upped my Netflix subscription for $8.99/month (the cheapest plan for UNLIMITED instant viewing) and ordered this Roku box thing (By the way, Roku is the word for "six" in Japanese--whatever that means. Perhaps because the box has six sides? Who knows?) Anyway, I remember waiting anxiously everyday until it arrived at my doorstep. (You should know that my wife thought I was crazy for spending money on something that I had no idea how worked). But man, oh man! She got quiet and got to smiling really quick! Was it ever worth the wait!!! Please understand, I do not work for Netflix or Roku, so get that out of your head. I teach middle school. I am just a regular Joe that loves to watch movies. This thing is like having a several thousand item DVD collection right inside your living room. The quality of movies is amazing (like DVDs - except there's no subtitle option, which I like reading sometimes) and there is no delay in the image at all (at least on my directly-connected AT&T DSL service). What an amazing new invention! If you wait to get this thing, you will be missing out on a major addition to modern technology that I know will be as common as the remote control in a few short years. I love it!!! And, when you add movies or TV shows to your Netflix instant queue, you don't have to watch them one at a time. You can cycle through your choices, just like spinning a wheel--a poster image of the movie or program appears on-screen. All you have to do is stop on the choice that interests you at any given time. When you pause or stop watching, you can resume viewing at the exact same spot whenever you want. Dude, I am rushing through this review just so that I can get back to watching my movies again. Many other companies and services are being added as time goes by thanks to Roku's new "Channels" feature. Through your TV, you can view Facebook photos, listen to Pandora internet radio, view or listen to your favorite Podcasts, and sooooo many other things. So, don't be left out!!! Roku seriously rocks!

FINAL NOTE: (For those of you who were concerned) As of 12/4/09, Amazon's Video On-Demand is working on this Roku model as well!

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Product Description

With built-in Wi-Fi, Roku SD Player is the easiest way to stream instant movies and shows from Netflix and Amazon Instant Video directly to your TV. Now at our most affordable price ever, the SD Player comes with everything you need to access a world of great entertainment on your terms including the FREE Roku Channel Store to access even more shows, music, and more instantly to your TV.  No wonder Roku is Netflix members' top rated streaming player.


Product Details

  • Brand: Roku
  • Model: N1050
  • Released on: 2009-12-04
  • Dimensions: 1.75" h x 5.00" w x 5.00" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

  • Start watching movies on your TV in seconds using your high-speed Internet connection
  • Instantly plays the entire Netflix Instant Watch library with your Netflix membership - no additional subscription cost required
  • Plays DVD-quality video on any TV
  • Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) as well as wired internet connectivity
  • Sets up in 5 minutes


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Cisco-Linksys WAPPOE12 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit Review

Cisco-Linksys WAPPOE12 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit
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I used this to allow me to place my wireless access point in a location that does not currently have a local power source. Suffice it to say, this product is a cheaper investment then hiring an electrician.

As noted in the cons, you may want to limit the use of this to 10/100 speed products. This may not be the best solution for your router/gateways.

It's very easy to install and works perfect. I like the fact that it came with it's own power supply. It also came with a cat 5e cable. Now for the pros and cons...

Pros
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- Easy to install
- Perfect compliment to wireless access points
- Very inexpensive option, when compared to installing a new outlet

Cons
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- It's heavy and more bulky then I expected. It seems unusual for just sending a DC current
- I wish it didn't have the 'built-in' cat 5 whips. I would have preferred that they supply the whips, with an option to use something else. It's mostly an issue on the switch side. I have this dongle hanging from the switch and it wants to pull the switch off the table. No issue if your switch is somehow mounted
- It appears to be only compatible with Linksys products. Not that big of an issue, but if I wanted to use a different brand access point, this goes out the window
- Appears to only transmit at 10/100. So if you have a 802.11 N AP, you may not be able to take advantage of the full speed.

Although my cons list is larger then the pros, I would still recommend this product for anyone that would like to move their WAP to a remote location.

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Product Description

-The Linksys 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit lets you put your access points almost anywhere, by removing the requirement of nearby power outlets. By using the existing Category 5 Ethernet cabling to deliver power to many standard 12 volt access points and other network devices, you save the time, hassle, and expense of running AC power to the access point s installation location. -The best position for a wireless access point is usually on the ceiling, in the center of the area to be covered. Second best would be high on a nearby wall. Unfortunately, theres usually no easily accessible AC power plugs available in these locations. With the Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit, installing the access point in these preferred spots becomes far less trouble. -The 12 Volt Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit is a two piece set.


Product Details

  • Brand: Cisco
  • Model: WAPPOE12
  • Platform: Windows
  • Format: CD
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 10.00" h x 3.00" w x 11.00" l, .17 pounds

Features

  • Product Type - Adapter Kit
  • Warranty - 1 year limited
  • Easy installation -- no tools, no software
  • Standards - IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3af


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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Hawking Technology HWMP1 Wireless Multimedia Control Pad Review

Hawking Technology HWMP1 Wireless Multimedia Control Pad
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I was a little squeemish at paying $65 for a keyboard of any kind, let alone a unique one without a known product history. But I rolled the dice on this one and hit the jackpot!

The device is physically well constructed. Many times with creative electronics like this you will find that corners have been cut on the manufacturing. Not here! This thing is very well made and feels solid in your hands.

As for the use of it, it could not be easier. There are no drivers to install nor any software needed to run it. The USB dongle that communicates with the keyboard is about the size of a nickle, including the plug! Once pluged into the USB slot on your computer you won't even know it's there. And there's a little storage slot in the keyboard itself to put the USB dongle in for safe keeping when you're not using it!

You just plug the dongle into the USB slot on your computer, turn the keyboard on, and your system will instantly recognize it like it was any other keyboard.

The keyboard itself does not have buttons. It's all touch sensitive. Some people hear that and say "Oh, well how do I know if I pushed the button? Where's the feedback?" The feedback is on the screen. You think you pressed "B"? Look on the screen. Is there a "B" on the screen? Yes? Then guess what...you pressed "B".

In reality the lack of physical buttons means 1 very important thing. There are no buttons to break, wear out, or otherwise stop working. This thing should be durable!

And it's amazingly easy to type with. If you've ever used a Blackberry, texting phone, or Android keyboard.....this is easier than that. Same concept of tying with your thumbs, but slightly bigger keys than on a cell phone. So it's really easy to use.

The touchpad mouse was the aspect of this thing that I had the least hope for. But I massively underestimated it. The touchpad knows what direction it's pointed and makes sure that when you move your finger up, the cursor on the screen goes up. And it's accurate. The sensitivity of the touchpad isn't crazy so that a finger width on the keyboard translastes to the entire width of your monitor. It's very usable.

And the transition between the touchpad and the keyboard couldn't be simpler. Just hit the home key and wait for the blue backlighting to go on to indicate keyboard or go off to indicate touchpad.

The backlighting is very dim, but that's not a detractor. When it's light out, you don't need the backlight. You can see the white outline of the keys adn letters just fine. When you're in a dark room, you don't want a backlight that illuminates the room. You just want to be able to see the keys. The backlight is just bright enough to make the keys visible and dark enough that it doesn't blind you.

All in all, if you have a unique use for a device like this, spend the money and buy it. It's an awesome little doodad.

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Product Description

The Hawking HWPM1 Wireless Multimedia Control is a palm-sized touch pad remote that allows you to control your laptops, desktops, gaming consoles, and internet TVs wirelessly! The advanced G-sensor, an accelerometer widely used by popular devices and console controllers, senses your movement through acceleration and gravitation and allows you to control your system with slight movement. The 38-key back-lit touch pad fits snuggly into your palm and lets you control your system effortlessly and wirelessly from a distance. Using the RF transceiver, the Wireless Control connects wirelessly from up to 65 ft (20m) away. The Controller uses a lithium ion battery and is rechargable through a USB cable. The unit itself has low power consumption and has a stand-by time of over 100 days. The Wireless Control Pad is plug- and- play and no driver is required. Simply connect the included dongle to your system’s USB port and use the Wireless Control Pad to navigate your computer from your seat while conducting a meeting or seemlessly maneuver your gaming console or internet TV wirelessly while lounging around your home.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #43648 in Consumer Electronics
  • Brand: Hawking Technology
  • Model: HWMP1
  • Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

Features

  • Advanced RF 2.4GHz technology allows Multimedia Control Pad from any direction or angle
  • Wireless Range of up to 65ft (20m) in an open space
  • The Touch-Pad makes cursor movement smooth, easy and comfortable
  • Back-lit keyboard lets you control your system even in a dark environment
  • High capacity rechargeable battery lasts over 100 days and charges automatically when connected through any USB port


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Linksys Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP Review

Linksys Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP
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The OGV200 takes vonage from barely adequate to completely usable. I've got a 6/8mbit cablemodem, but use it fairly heavily for work. Vonage quality was often too poor to use for business calls. After getting the network optimizer, I get no more complaints from the people I'm calling. Definitely worth buying.

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Product Description

The SPA400 features the ability to connect up to four (4) standard analog telephones lines to a Linksys Voice System (LVS) VoIP network and includes the additional benefit of an integrated voicemail application. The SPA400 utilizes multiple analog phone lines and automatically routes calls to and from your existing PSTN telephone service. Designed to be implemented with the LVS IP Telephony System, the SPA400 enables cost-conscience business users to leverage the high value features generally found only on more expensive PBX equipment. The SPA400 also includes an integrated voicemail application supporting up to 32 voicemail accounts or boxes with customized greetings, providing LVS users the ability to receive and playback voicemail messages from their Linksys IP Phones. The SPA400 supports four (4) RJ-11 FXO ports to connect to the PSTN and also includes one 10/100 BaseT RJ-45 Ethernet interface that is used to connect to the local IP network. Compact in design, the SPA400 is perfectly suited for a small business in providing reliable operation for both VoIP and PSTN voice communication service.


Product Details

  • Brand: Cisco
  • Model: OGV200
  • Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

Features

  • Product Type - Networking Accessory
  • Warranty - 1 year
  • Buttons -- One Reset button
  • Cabling -- Type RJ-45


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Cisco CISCO871W-G-E-K9 871W Integrated Services Wireless router Review

Cisco CISCO871W-G-E-K9 871W Integrated Services Wireless router
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Dear Sir,
I couldn't configure the wifi/access point.Its pleasure if you can help me out of this.

Regards


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Product Description

Cisco 870 Series of integrated services routers are fixed-configuration routers that support multiple types of DSL technologies, broadband cable, and Metro Ethernet connections in small offices. They provide the performance needed to run concurrent services, including firewall, intrusion prevention, and encryption for VPNs; optional 802.11b/g for WLAN networking; and quality of service (QoS) features for optimizing voice and video applications. In addition, the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) Web-based configuration tool simplifies setup and deployment, and centralized management capabilities give network managers visibility and control of the network configurations at the remote site.


Product Details

  • Brand: Cisco
  • Model: CISCO871W-G-E-K9
  • Original language: English
  • Dimensions: 2.00" h x 10.25" w x 8.50" l, 2.20 pounds

Features

  • E = Europe. The E designation means that this unit meets wireless regulations for Europe. (A=America and J=Japan)


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TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND Ultimate Wireless N Gigabit Router 802.11 n / g / b Built-in 4-port Gigabit Switch w 3 detachable antennas Review

TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND Ultimate Wireless N Gigabit Router 802.11 n / g / b Built-in 4-port Gigabit Switch w 3 detachable antennas
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i was looking to buy a 2.4 ghz router with usb and a fast cpu with wireless n capabilities. this router was a great price for its bang. cpu= 400 mhz, ram= 32 mb, flash= 8 mb. its stock firmware is great and the ability to use a usb hard drive makes it even useful for my home network. i haven't had any issues so far. it is performing even better than expected. i am anxiously waiting for tp link to come out with a true dual band wireless router which i will be eager to buy. great product and performance. the detachable anthenas are a plus if i ever need to upgrade them for better signal...

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Product Description

The TP-LINK Wireless N Gigabit Router TL-WR1043ND is a combined wired/wireless network connection device integrated with internet-sharing router and 4-port Gigabit switch. Adopting advanced MIMO? (Multi Input Multi Output) and SST? technologies, it provides incredibly high wireless speeds of up to 300Mbps. The TL-WR1043ND also features four Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connections. This robust guaranteed wired/wireless throughput ensures that you are freer to simultaneously enjoy multiple high-bandwidth consuming and interruption sensitive applications such as streaming HD video, making VoIP calls, sharing large files and playing online games. The TL-WR1043ND is specially equipped with a USB storage port on the back of the router for connecting USB storage devices, for convenient access for everyone on the network.

* Gigabit Ethernet ports enabling ultimate transfer speed
* Centrally storing and content sharing by connecting USB storage drives
* SST? dramatically increases link robustness and stability
* CCA? improves wireless performance while automatically avoiding channel conflicts
* Wireless N speed up to 300Mbps makes it ideal for bandwidth consuming or interruption sensitive applications like video streaming, online gaming and VoIP
* For home and?office use, supports PPPoE, Dynamic IP, and static IP broadband access and various kind of dialing requirements
* Supports UPnP, DDNS, static routing, VPN pass-through, and data forwarding
* Features IP, MAC, URL filtering which flexibly controls online access and time
* Supports SPI firewall and access control management
* Supports QSS (Quick Secure Setup), provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication
* User interface supports free web software updates
* 3 detachable antennas (reverse SMA connector)


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #35543 in Consumer Electronics
  • Brand: TP-Link

Features

  • Gigabit Ethernet ports enabling ultimate transfer speed, Centrally storing and content sharing by connecting USB storage drives
  • Wireless N speed up to 300Mbps makes it ideal for bandwidth consuming or interruption sensitive applications like video streaming
  • For home and office use, supports PPPoE, Dynamic IP, and static IP broadband access and various kind of dialing requirements
  • Supports SPI firewall and access control management, Supports QSS, provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication
  • User interface supports free web software updates, 3 detachable antennas (reverse SMA connector)


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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Hawking Broadband Booster (HBB1) Review

Hawking Broadband Booster (HBB1)
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I have seen some improvements, but not the maximum 400% quoted. For example, VoIP quality is maintained, even while uploading or downloading files (before, VoIP would really suffer when sending out large email attachments for example).

The same goes for gaming, latency stays low even while doing file transfers. Don't expect it to do miracles, but especially when you have a network with several computers or you are using several applications at the same time (e.g. VoIP, gaming and file transfers), it will make things run a lot more smoothly than before.

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Product Description

BROADBAND BOOSTER


Product Details

  • Brand: Hawking Technology
  • Model: HBB1
  • Original language: English
  • Dimensions: 1.00" h x 3.00" w x 4.00" l, 1.35 pounds

Features

  • Broadband booster
  • Eliminate Internet lag
  • High-speed performance
  • Plug and play installation
  • Two year warranty


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NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Express (EVA9100) Review

NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Express (EVA9100)
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When I talk of mass market, I'm talking about the media players for the average consumer; not, for example, those that can only be obtained from specialty retailers and custom electronics pros, e.g. Kaleidescape, etc.

Anyway, I own two other media players (D-Link DSM520 and Seagate FreeAgent+) and have extensively researched others (e.g. WD Live, Asus, Zinwell/Briteview, etc.), and while that does not qualify me as an expert, I can still confidently make the claim in my review title. None of the other players deliver the kind of experience the Netgear does. It is quite obvious that Netgear is serious is about the media server/player market. There are so many features that differentiates this player from the others, that I cannot do it justice. Anyway, I will list a few.

First, it is standard sized, so it fits nicely with other standard gear, e.g. blu-ray player, receiver, etc., especially handy for stacking in a cabinet or rack mounting. All of the other players mentioned, except for two D-Link models, are smaller. This makes them more portable, but in most cases, these players will sit in one position and never move, I'd bet.

Second, media on the network is treated as part of your library (as if they resided locally on an attached drive). This is a big deal, since it allows you to view your movie folders as cover art and you don't have to browse the network for them every time. The other players do not support this.

Third, movies can be automatically categorised, based on genre, rating, production year, etc. This is accomplished by a very cool method of importing this information from the internet movie database. There is an application to facilitate this. While it is true that each movie's data must be imported individually, making it a fairly tedious task to setup initially - especially if you have hundreds of movies already - this is typical of high end gear. Sony's flagship 400-disc blu-ray changer, for example is similar, as you load each disc individually and have the player download the information from Grace Notes. However, the benefits to be derived after this initial load cannot be overstated. You can then browse your movies by high definition cover art (you can always save a higher definition poster to the movie folder at any time). This browsing can be done by all movies, or filtered by various categories. Once this information is downloaded, pressing info on the remote when a movie is playing, reveals all the information for that movie; similar to info on DirecTV or Dish Network, etc.

Fourth, access to movies can be restricted (e.g. password protected for children), based on rating (previously downloaded) or location in your folder paths.

Fifth, you can manage the player remotely via your PC and even send messages to the player, e.g. to let the kids know it's time for bed after the movie they are currently viewing!

Sixth, if you have multiple of these players, you can use the "follow me" feature, and have any player remember the settings of the other player when you last left it, so that you can resume watching a movie in, say, the living room, at the same point you would have left it, when viewing in the bedroom.

Seventh, there is a digital entertainer forum where you can download third party skins for the player. I have already tried some of them and they do enhance your experience of the player. Of course, this is done at your own risk, as an improperly created skin can render the player unusable, forcing you to reset to factory (this is taken from the manual, so I don't know that it would completely destroy the player).

There are some other very nice features that may or may not be present in some of the other players, e,g. the ability to adjust the size/colour of the subtitles.

Couple negatives so far:

One, is that it sometimes loses connectivity with the network. This has not happened while watching a movie (so far), but while the player is "at rest". I've seen this mentioned in another forum, as well. I've raised it with Netgear, and they have raised it with their level 2 support, but, as expected, I suppose, no definitive answer.

Two, is that the movie cover art sometimes becomes corrupted (when you change cover art). I've had this problem and tried removing the tags, re-adding tags, replacing the cover art image, rescanning the directories, resetting the player to default settings - all without success. Eventually, I created new directories for the movies and copied the movie files and new cover art to these directories, deleted the old directories and rescanned. This finally solved the problem.

Of course, I still highly recommend this player.

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Product Description

Why NETGEAR’s Digital Entertainer Express (EVA9100)? Plays video, MP3s and digital photos from your PC, Mac or network attached storage device (NAS) to your HDTV, Browse and play popular movies and TV shows from Hulu, Netflix, CBS, and more using PlayOn on your PC (free trial and special discount), Automatically finds all digital media files on your home network and organizes them into an easily accessible library, Includes one HDMI port, HD upconversion up to 1080p, and two USB ports for iPod and USB drives, Easily add a NETGEAR Wireless USB Adapter (EVAW111) to connect wirelessly


Product Details

  • Brand: Netgear
  • Model: EVA9100-100NAS
  • Format: CD
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 4.50" h x 15.00" w x 20.00" l, 7.70 pounds

Features

  • Plays video, MP3s and digital photos from your PC, Mac or network attached storage device (NAS) to your HDTV
  • Browse and play popular movies and TV shows from Hulu, Netflix, CBS, and more using PlayOn on your PC (free trial and special discountº)
  • Automatically finds all digital media files on your home network and organizes them into an easily accessible library
  • Includes one HDMI port, HD upconversion up to 1080p, and two USB ports for iPod and USB drives
  • Easily add a NETGEAR Wireless USB Adapter (EVAW111) to connect wirelessly


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Friday, August 26, 2011

Actiontec HLE200AV0-01GK MegaPlug 200 Mbps Powerline HomePlug A/V Gaming Adapter Kit (White) Review

Actiontec HLE200AV0-01GK MegaPlug 200 Mbps Powerline HomePlug A/V Gaming Adapter Kit (White)
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Having been dealing with a weak wireless connection throughout our home, especially when we stream HD movies through our 360 and while gaming.... I jumped when I saw that this product was available.

I handed the box to my hubby LOL and he slowly began connecting everything. First he plugged one near our router which is located in a closet and the other one by our XBOX 360. A minute later the eternet cables were connected and VIOLA!!! That is it. It couldn't have been any easier... a monkey could have done it (sorry to my hubby). Instantly there was a difference while he tested it with the gaming applications. IT handled it effortlessly. The connection wasn't dropped as it would have been atleast twice a night beforehand. Then came the streaming of the HD content ( I AM SAM)... once again... it was quick and there wasn't any buffering like we had before when there was a lot of action in the scene. It works and it is a wonderful solution for hard-core gamers that can't handle the response that they receive from a sometimes sketchy wireless connection. If you NEED to be wired in many applications... not only one; and don't want to run a million wires all over your home; then this would be a sound investment. IT is a touch pricey, so that is why I say it should only be for a hard-core gamer.

Also, most do rent and they do not have the luxury of having their wires running hidden throughout their walls; hence the ugly black cords spider-weaving in many renters apartments in NY. This would be the solution to end that.

The downside... it is clunky and it takes up outlet space. Another pet peeve... you have to have outlets near the product you want it to "wire".

Highly recommend... at a price drop.


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Product Description

Actiontec's MegaPlug Powerline 200 Mbps HomePlug A/V Gaming Kit creates the online gaming network you crave! Using the existing power outlets in your home, you can enjoy up to 200 Mbps speeds with less than 3 milliseconds of latency! In addition to your gaming needs, your 200 Mbps Gaming Kit will transfer movies, songs or any other large files faster than you've ever seen. It's easy to set up, universally compatible and provides high security. HomePlug AV Certified.


Product Details

  • Color: white
  • Brand: Actiontec
  • Model: HLE200AV0-01GK
  • Platform: Windows
  • Format: CD
  • Dimensions: 3.50" h x 3.00" w x 2.50" l, 1.75 pounds

Features

  • Perfect for high bandwidth gaming applications
  • Creates up to a 200 Mbps gaming network using your home power outlets
  • Reduces latency and improves ping times
  • Compatible with all routers and gateways
  • Very easy to install, simply plug n' play!


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