NETGEAR WNHDEB111-100NAS Wireless N Access Point Review

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Although this is marketed as an "HD/Gaming" wireless kit, it's important to know what this really is and how to use it.

MOST IMPORTANT: This kit isn't a router -- you cannot create a Wireless N network with it alone. It is designed to add to your existing network... often a wireless 2.4 GHz network (commonly 802.11 b/g). This will provide high-speed "802.11n" at 5 GHz so it doesn't interfere with a current b/g network. Any wireless b/g devices (Xbox wireless adapter, PS3 internal wireless, b/g laptops, b/g network cards, etc.) currently used on the network will be unaffected by this addition.

HOW THIS WORKS: The kit features two identical units -- one unit will plug into your existing network's router via Ethernet as an "access point", and the other unit will plug into the Ethernet device(s) (Xbox, PS3, computer, etc.) as a "bridge". Once the two units sync, it will behave as if the device(s) plugged into the bridge is hardwired to the network router.

Each unit has two Ethernet ports... if you want to plug a 3rd (or more) devices in to the "bridge", you will need to add a switch like NETGEAR FS105 ProSafe 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch.

TECH NOTE: The Ethernet ports on these devices are NOT Gigabit ports, so even though the wireless N signal can achieve 300 Mbit/s, the fastest speed you will achieve on these devices is 100 Mbit/s. However, this speed is more than enough for multiple HD streams and high-speed gaming.

BENEFITS: As mentioned, your current B/G network is unchanged, so any wireless activity using that will remain the same. This kit is not designed to replace that network... just add to it. Any device(s) plugged into this Netgear kit will have greater wireless range and a MUCH faster connection than using the older B/G network.

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Product Description

Netgear Wireless N Access Point

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Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Netgear
• Model: WNHDEB111
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 11.61" h x 6.18" w x 9.84" l, 1.23 pounds

Features

• For high-performance network gaming and simultaneously streaming multiple HD videos
• More wireless channels, less interference and better connections using 5 GHz Wireless-N band
• Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures lag-free gaming and jitter-free HD streaming
• Works with Xbox¿, PlayStation, Wii, TiVo HD, Slingbox¿, digital set-top boxes, NETGEAR's Digital Entertainer HD, Apple TV and more
• Each unit measures 8.9 x 1.5 x 6.8 inches (WxHxD)

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