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Netgear's Powerline adapter launched
Both Netgear's 200-Mbps Powerline HD Adapter (model HDX101) and an associated kit (the HDXB101) are based on the Design of Systems on Silicon (DS2) chipset, and are compliant with the Universal Powerline Association specification. The kit features encrypted security and unprecedented data rates, and ensures that video and gaming traffic is prioritized above everything else.
The kit comes with two Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters (HDX101), an Ethernet cable, and set-up CD. One Adaptor is plugged into a router, while the other is plugged into any other Ethernet-ready device to enable speeds of up to 200Mbps.
Prices are $129.99 for a single adapter and $249.99 for a kit of 2 adapters. Note that a switch/router is still required, as this equipment is meant to eliminate the need to run Ethernet cable throughout the home.
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So, it uses just, your power outlets?
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Yes, you plug them into a power outlet (NOT into an outlet on a power strip) and they have ethernet cables you plug into the router and computer. Basically the adapters turn the whole electrical wiring system in your house into a network
I've been using a Belkin Powerline adapter for about 3 or 4 years now. Mine were $99 for each adapter and they are capable of 14mbps.Prior to this setup, I was using Linksys wireless to connect my computer to my router, two floors below. Wireless for my computer and XBox was spotty at best, but Powerline works amazingly well... if my connection ever drops, it's never because of the adapters.
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