Netgear XE102GNA Wall-Plugged Enet Exte Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm surprised at how well this product worked with my setup. I wanted my old iMac G3 running OSX downstairs to be able to access the wireless network, which was based upstairs. Upstairs, my other computer is a Windows XP PC, which is physically connected to a cable modem router that's physically connected to a wireless router.
For my situation, installing the Netgear Ethernet Extender Kit was fast and simple. First, I turned off the iMac downstairs. Then I went upstairs, plugged one unit into a wall outlet, then connected it to the cable router using the provided RJ45 cable (the package comes with 2 RJ45 cables, one for each unit). Then I went downstairs and plugged the other unit into a wall outlet, connecting that unit to the iMac with the other RJ45 cable. Then I turned the iMac on, and was able to surf the Internet immediately. The whole process took less than 5 minutes.
Important: the units WILL NOT WORK if you plug them into surge protectors or uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). You have to plug them directly into the home's wall outlets. My home is about 15 years old and we don't have a lot of power surges, so I wasn't too worried about plugging directly into the wall outlet. I did try to plug one unit into a surge protector, and it didn't work that way.
Regarding connection speed, I ran a speed test on the iMac and the results say that I'm connected at optimum speed, as fast as my wireless network will allow.
I will probably buy another Netgear wireless extender and try it out on an old Windows PC, just to see if it works as well as it did on the iMac. But so far, I'm impressed and happy with its performance.

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The NETGEAR XE102G Wall-Plugged Ethernet Extender Kit includes everything you need to extend a home network using existing electrical wires as a means of delivery instead of extending ethernet cords all over your home.
True Plug and Play Installation The XE102G kit comes with two XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridges. To install, simply plug one of them into a wall outlet and connect it to your router with an Ethernet cord. Plug the second one into any wall outlet that is electrically connected to the first and you have an instant Ethernet port to plug a computer, gaming console, or other networkable device with an RJ-45 Ethernet plug. By purchasing more XE102 Ethernet Bridges, you can create as many network connections as you need. The device has easy-to-read icon LEDs for status information at a glance.
The XE102G has a 10BASE-T Ethernet jack and supports the 14 Mbps HomePlug 1.0 standard. It uses Forward Error Correction (FEC) and Automatic channel adaptation to ensure the integrity of the data. In order to enable encryption, you need a computer with Windows XP, 2000, ME or 98.
The NETGEAR XE102G Wall-Plugged Ethernet Extender Kit is backed by a 3-year warranty.
What's in the Box Two XE102 14 Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapters, installation guide, Ethernet cable, resource CD, warranty/support information card.

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802.11G Range Extender Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought three of these new at Best Buy, and have had to get Linksys to replace all three after approximately a year and a half. It's a pain to get through the RMA process, and now I have to try to get one of the replacements replaced. At the time, these were my only option. I am now going to try a Hawking. The reviews are much better for the Hawking repeaters.
I didn't have any trouble setting these up, but they just didn't last very long (in my opinion, a year or so isn't very long).
I do not recommend this product unless you need a quick and cheap range extender, just don't expect it to perform for very long.

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General InformationManufacturer: LinksysManufacturer Part Number: WRE54GProduct Name: Wireless-G Range Expander Wireless BridgeMarketing Information:
Expand the range of your wireless network! The Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander is the easy way to increase the effective coverage of your wireless network. Unlike adding a traditional access point to your network to expand wireless coverage, the Wireless-G Range Expander does not need to be connected to the network by a data cable. Just put it within range of your main access point or wireless router, and it "bounces" the signals out to remote wireless devices.

This "relay station" or "repeater" approach saves wiring costs and helps to build wireless infrastructure by driving signals into even those distant, reflective corners and hard-to-reach areas where wireless coverage is spotty and cabling is impractical. The Range Expander is perfect to help cover large areas in multi-story homes, warehouse environments, public spaces, wireless "Hot Spots", and outdoor venues -- anywhere you need extra coverage for your wireless network.
Product Type: Wireless BridgeWireless SpecificationsFrequency Band/Bandwidth: 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band Transmission Speed: 54MbpsTransmission Speed Details: 54Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11gTransmission Speed Details: 48Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11gTransmission Speed Details: 36Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11gTransmission Speed Details: 24Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11gTransmission Speed Details: 18Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11gTransmission Speed Details: 12Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11gTransmission Speed Details: 9Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11gTransmission Speed Details: 6Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11gTransmission Speed Details: 11Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11bTransmission Speed Details: 5.5Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11bTransmission Speed Details: 2Mbps Auto-fa

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Airlink AP311W 802.11G Universal Wireless Repeater Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this product to extend the range on an 802.11g network from an AT&T router to allow internet access in a back bedroom. Despite hours of trying to set it up, including hours on the phone with tech support, it would never work. It kept trying to use WPA encryption when the access point was only using WEP 64 bit encryption. I kept getting error messages that this repeater could not be used on this network. Tech support then kept telling me the problem was the router, and to call AT&T and have them reconfigure it. That was despite the fact that I have over ten other devices, including laptops, desktops, iphones, PDA's, etc. that access that network with no problem. Big help that was. I then took it to another house that just had 802.11b network, with no encryption. I thought maybe I could use it on this simple system. Same problem. It would never hook up. I put WEP encryption on the router but it would still never work. Tech support had me picking up my desktop computer and hauling it over to the router and running back and forth and all of it was gibberish. The "Indian" connection with the language difficulties did not help either. Save your money. This is a piece of junk.

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Not getting a wireless signal? The AP311W Universal Wireless Repeater will help increase the wireless coverage of your network. With the easy to set-up wizard, the universal repeater will be able to extend your wireless network in minutes. Simple to use, and easy to setup! Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b/802.11g Frequency Band 2.400 - 2.4835GHz (subject to local regulations) Management Log-in protectionWeb-based firmware upgrade Transmitted Power 11g: 0-13dBm +/- 1dBm @ normal temp. range11b: 0-16dBm +/- 1dBm @ normal temp. range Security 64, 128-bit WEP EncryptionIEEE 802.1i - WPA and TKIPPassword protection Power Adapter 5V / 1A Certifications FCC, CE Warranty 1-year limited warranty

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