network happiness

Tuesday August 1st 2006 09:47 PM PST

So about a week ago i ordered a couple Netgear Ethernet over Power units. I had read reviews and realized they would not get to the true 85Mbs, but they would be better than the wireless network i had in place. So when the box arrived, it took me all of 3 minutes before i'd completely moved over to the new network. I really couldn't believe it. I plug one unit into an outlet in the house, and the other one into an outlet in the garage. 3 seconds later i get a link light. I plug both units into the rest of my network, and without ANY configuration my network is back up.

So what did i do? Well i ordered two more! So now i have 4 units in the house and it allows me to have ethernet drops anywhere i have an outlet. I put the cable modem and router in my bedroom behind a dresser, and then linked them to the first Netgear unit plugged into the wall socket. From that outlet to the garage i've sustained about 45Mbs with no problem. Its really nice now cause i've got another unit for Jen's portable in the kitchen, and then the final unit for my axis webcam. So that means i can move the camera anywhere in the house i'd like, and i'll be able to update the webcam image remotely any time i like.

So all in all the bandwidth is not the full 85Mbs that Netgear boasts, but WHO CARES! Its faster that WiFi and with the encryption i'll make bets that its more secure.

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What is the model number for the Netgear units? TIA.

Posted by: Anon

sorry... its the
NETGEAR XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch

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We ordered three for me...and two more for Brian. These are GREAT - thanks for the tip!

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