The XE104 can easily be added to any existing Homeplug 1.0 network, including all our ... more
85Mbps homeplug range!The XE104 Powerline 4-Port Ethernet Adapter turns any power outlet into a 4-port home network connection. And, because there is no software to i...
The Netgear 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch can give internet access to up to 4 ... more
Ethernet-ready devices in the same room without running new wires.Just plug one of the XE104s into your router and the rest into any Ethernet ready devices - such as P...
Postage & Packaging: £0.00 Availability: In stock. 3 working days
Advantages: Works like a charm Disadvantages: Slow to connect, pricey.
to get a steady internet connection.
However, a quick turn to Ebay and I managed to pick up two basic models, the NetgearXE102 for less than £35 for the pair.
There are faster models, but as they were purely for sharing the internet, the connection being 2Mbps - with a top speed of 14Mbps they should cover most broadband connections with room to spare.
Setup seemed simple enough. I was concerned about the electrics in the house as they are obviously suceptable to "imaginative" wiring and also old wiring. My initial attempts were plagued by the router based adapter refusing to talk to the router. After an hour or two I finally ended up trying the network cable that came with the set and it seemed to work, although the cable was too short for a tidy setup with things trailing accross sofas.
However it is my firm belief now that ...
Advantages: Excellent quality. loads of features, easy to install Disadvantages: None
Netgear are well known for their networking equipment and it is for this reason I want to tell you about a great piece of kit. The 24 port switch.
24 ports of networking capability.... But what does that all mean???
Ok, let me tell you about what a network is.
Even the internet is just one big network. it is simply just a collection of computers that are connected together and can communicate. Simple!
But, how do you connect them together? Its not like they shake hands and have a chat is it?
Well in a way, that is what they are doing but using some extra hardware to do this.
To put a computer on a network, it needs a Network interface card or NIC. This plugs into your computer's motherboard. Its basically similar to installing a graphics card or sound card. You then need to connect the computer via the NIC card to ...
Advantages: Easy to use, easy to install Disadvantages: closeness of the ports.
Netgear are well known for their networking equipment and it is for this reason I want to tell you about a great piece of kit. The 24 port switch.
24 ports of networking capability.... But what does that all mean???
Ok, let me tell you about what a network is.
Even the internet is just one big network. it is simply just a collection of computers that are connected together and can communicate. Simple!
But, how do you connect them together? Its not like they shake hands and have a chat is it?
Well in a way, that is what they are doing but using some extra hardware to do this.
To put a computer on a network, it needs a Network interface card or NIC. This plugs into your computer's motherboard. Its basically similar to installing a graphics card or sound card. You then need to connect the computer via the NIC card to ...
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NETGEAR's XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Switch is just what you need to efficiently get your LAN party underway in minutes. Its four Ethernet ports enable you to link as many as eight game consoles without running wires across your rooms.
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