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 ...
Advantages: Great for browsing, email etc Disadvantages: Poor for gaming
Installation consists of install software from a CD Rom and then Plugging in the dongle to an available USB port. When you compare the netgear software to the default Windows software which it disables, it really does look cheap, something from Windows 95. I have my 54Mbps Dongle attached to a Netgear 108Mbps Wireless Network and the perfomance is good for opening email, browsing internet, downloading files etc, however, when gaming online, i noticed that every few seconds I would lag slightly, which did not happen with my previous wired connection. Also you do not a USB Stand with this product, just a USB wire extension cable. My product cost £29.99 from PC World, I wish I had of purchased the more expensive 108Mbps Netgear Dongle for my gaming needs. ...
Product Information for "NETGEAR Powerline AV Adapter Kit with Ethernet Switch XAVB1004 - bridge" »
General
MPN
XAVB1004-100UKS, XAVB1004-100PES
Device Type
Bridge
Form Factor
External
Width
13.7 cm
Depth
10.2 cm
Height
2.8 cm
Weight
218 g
Localisation
United Kingdom, Europe
Networking
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Integrated Switch
4-port switch
Data Transfer Rate
200 Mbps
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV)
Switching Protocol
Ethernet
Status Indicators
Port transmission speed, power
Features
128-bit encryption, Quality of Service (QoS)
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.3, HomePlug AV
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces
4 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T - RJ-45
1 x network / power - HomePlug AV
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter
Cables (Details)
1 x network cable - 1.5 m
Encryption Algorithm
128-bit AES
Power
Power Device
Power supply - internal
Software / system requirements
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
OS Required
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Humidity Range Operating
10 - 90%
Manufacturer's product description
NETGEAR's Home Theater Internet Connection Kit (XAVB1004) is a convenient solution for extending your home network by using standard electrical outlets. This kit delivers the devices you need to set up an Internet connection in any room without running new wires.
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