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NETGEAR WNHDEB111-100NAS WIRELESS N ACCESS POINT

February 5th, 2010







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Netgear WNHDEB111-100NAS Wireless N Access Point
 
Manufacturer: Netgear
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Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit WNHDEB111 offers:
  • Use of the 5 GHz frequency for less interference.
  • Works with: XBox, Playstation, Wii, TiVo HD, Slingbox, digital set-top boxes, NETGEAR's Digital Entertainer HD, Apple TV, network attached storage, and more!
  • Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) that prioritizes voice, video, and gaming traffic.
The NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit WNHDEB111 enables super-fast file transfers at the highest possible Wireless-N speeds, making it an ideal solution for network gaming and streaming HD videos. By utilizing patented metamaterial antenna technology, the WNHDEB111 offers a speed and range far surpassing the old Wireless-G standard.



By operating on the less crowded 5 GHz frequency, wireless connections are stronger and faster. View larger.
Easy Setup
The WNHDEB111 kit includes two access point/bridges, preconfigured to securely connect to each other. Setting it up is as easy as connecting one access point to your router/gateway, and connecting the other to your networkable device, such as your XBox, Playstation, Wii, TiVo HD, Slingbox, digital set-top boxes, NETGEAR's Digital Entertainer HD, Apple TV, network attached storage, and more. Setup is easily and securely done with a simple "Push 'N Connect" feature using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which eliminates the need to remember or input security password keys. It automatically configures to access point or bridge mode depending on the type of Ethernet enabled device it connects to.

To add another HD Bridge to your HD network, the NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge is available.

Minimal Interference = Outstanding Performance
Most wireless devices today, such as Wi-Fi devices, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, microwaves, and baby monitors, operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency, thus creating a lot of traffic and interference. The WNHDEB111, however, operates on the 5 GHz band which has up to 23 free channels and avoids the interference that most other devices must contend with.

The WNHDEB111 complies with the latest Wireless-N draft specification for the fastest possible Wireless-N speeds. Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures lag-free gaming and jitter-free HD streaming. It supports wireless "ad-hoc" mode for wireless LAN peer-to-peer gaming and supports multicast point-to-multi-point HD video streaming.

The WNHDEB111 supports WiFi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), and 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption and is backed by a 1-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Two 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridges, two stands, two Ethernet cables, setup CD, two power adapters, and warranty/support information card.



The WNHDEB111 avoids interference from 2.4 GHz wireless devices.

Adding Wireless-N to your existing home network is simple. View larger.



Product Details
  • For high-performance network gaming and simultaneously streaming multiple HD videos
  • More wireless channels, less interference and better connections using 5 GHz Wireless-N band
  • Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures lag-free gaming and jitter-free HD streaming
  • Works with Xbox¿, PlayStation®, Wii¿ , TiVo® HD, Slingbox¿, digital set-top boxes, NETGEAR¿s Digital Entertainer HD, Apple® TV, network attached storage (NAS), and more
  • Each unit measures 8.9 x 1.5 x 6.8 inches (WxHxD)

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Customer Reviews
FAST... but know what you're buying
 
Review Date: November 27, 2008
Reviewer: David Whittle, Knoxville, TN United States
Although this is marketed as an "HD/Gaming" wireless kit, it's important to know what this really is and how to use it.

MOST IMPORTANT: This kit isn't a router -- you cannot create a Wireless N network with it alone. It is designed to add to your existing network... often a wireless 2.4 GHz network (commonly 802.11 b/g). This will provide high-speed "802.11n" at 5 GHz so it doesn't interfere with a current b/g network. Any wireless b/g devices (Xbox wireless adapter, PS3 internal wireless, b/g laptops, b/g network cards, etc.) currently used on the network will be unaffected by this addition.

HOW THIS WORKS: The kit features two identical units -- one unit will plug into your existing network's router via Ethernet as an "access point", and the other unit will plug into the Ethernet device(s) (Xbox, PS3, computer, etc.) as a "bridge". Once the two units sync, it will behave as if the device(s) plugged into the bridge is hardwired to the network router.

Each unit has two Ethernet ports... if you want to plug a 3rd (or more) devices in to the "bridge", you will need to add a switch like NETGEAR FS105 ProSafe 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch.

TECH NOTE: The Ethernet ports on these devices are NOT Gigabit ports, so even though the wireless N signal can achieve 300 Mbit/s, the fastest speed you will achieve on these devices is 100 Mbit/s. However, this speed is more than enough for multiple HD streams and high-speed gaming.

BENEFITS: As mentioned, your current B/G network is unchanged, so any wireless activity using that will remain the same. This kit is not designed to replace that network... just add to it. Any device(s) plugged into this Netgear kit will have greater wireless range and a MUCH faster connection than using the older B/G network.
Wireless Networking That Works
 
Review Date: April 15, 2008
Reviewer: Kurt G. Schumacher, Broomfield, CO USA
I have been struggling with wireless networking for two and a half years. The home we moved into would have cost a bundle to run CAT5 cable everywhere we needed it. I tried four or five different wireless router/adapter systems, and none of them worked reliably.

I picked up a WNHDEB111 kit based on a review I read. It was the simplest wireless system I've ever used. Setup was brain-dead simple. Once I had it connected, I took the bridge unit and a laptop to every room in the house. I got a strong, fast connection everywhere. Even in the basement, where I have never been able to get a connection at all.

I now have eight units around the house. Each unit is connected to a network switch, and connected to those are 12 computers, four TiVos, and a couple of network printers. And it's a huge benefit to be able to plug standard network switches into the units, and not have to put wireless adapters on all the computers.

After I had installed four of the units, I started experiencing connection drops and very poor performance. I did some web searches, and based on some recommendations I found, I turned off the WISH feature on all the units. Bingo... I was back to full speed and rock solid connections everywhere in the house.

I also don't believe in letting boxes make their own decisions about things. So where there's a choice, I select the best option so the box doesn't have to think about it.

So in the 'Wireless Settings' section of the configuration, I set:

- 802.11 Mode to '802.11n only'
- WPA Mode to 'WPA2 only'
- Cipher Type to 'AES'

This is a fantastic product. I recommend it to anyone who needs wireless access.
Fantastic and easy to use
 
Review Date: March 25, 2008
Reviewer: Tim E., Winston Salem, NC USA
After opening the package from Amazon it took me three minutes to unravel the power cord and begin surfing the net using my new Netgear HD/Gaming Wireless-N Networking Kit! I simply plugged in one of the towers to my wireless router and it was ready to go. Then I plugged the other tower into my Apple TV and I was instantly sending video to my HD TV. I carried my MacBook out into the street and I was able to surf the net from my network about a quarter of a mile from my house. Using my regular router I used to have a few deadspots in my house where the signal was weak. Now I have full-bars wherever I go! Also, my Wii has been accessing the network much faster than it used to.
Easy to install, very versatile device
 
Review Date: April 14, 2008
Reviewer: Mannina Magha, Traveller
It is one of the best networking equipment that I have in my home today !! To test this, I use this to transmit huge HD DVD files and this thing just flies. I think the 5Ghz makes it interference free and makes this kind of data transfers possible - forget about this kind of speeds in 2.4 GHz.

From the looks, it looks like a very complicated device to setup, even though I am a gadget wizard - I hate to configure devices that are difficult to install.

This netgear device was very easy to install, almost could it use it out of the box - I configured unit 1 to my cable modem and unit 2 to my apple TV.

The best part is that like one of the other reviewers noted, I do not have any deadspots in my wireless network in my home.
Did exactly what I needed
 
Review Date: May 30, 2008
Reviewer: B. Dame, Maryland
I was having a lot of frustration with XBOX and Unbox with streaming movies to my living room TV. I was constantly getting interruptions for buffering. So I wanted a really strong wireless bridge solution.

Found this kit while searching and it seemed to be what I needed. As soon as it showed up I had the thing set up in about an hour. I hooked one bridge up (via Ethernet) to my wireless router and the other I hooked up to my XBOX (via Ethernet), logged into each one messed around with a few config settings and fired up I Am Legend via Unbox. Not one interruption the movie played flawlessly! I'm so happy with this as it solved the problem I was having perfectly. It's also given me the added bonus of boosting my signal strength (only for wireless-n compatible devices) throughout my house.

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