NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit (WNHDEB111)
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Customer Review: Only good for very short ranges
Summary: 2 Stars
I wanted to upgrade my Netgear WGT624v2 (which i use as an access point --see the Netgear instructions on the internet for this configuration) and the Netgeat game bridge (can't remember the model) that Netgear sold for awhile. This HD-Gaming set seemed like the perfect soluction. Set up was quick in both the auto mode and when I specifically designated AP/Bridge modes which I heard would give me greater range. I also tried every conceivable orientation of the units to get better range & transmission rate. Basically if you try to get a signal from the second floor to the first floor of a standard built house -- i.e., no tile, water tanks, ect. in between -- you can only get about 30 feet to get a decent high bandwidth signal. Move the bridge out another 20 more and the units won't even connect. Clearly this won't work for most users. Either I just got defectinve units (yes i did update the firmware) or the other reviewers that talk about the great range must work for Netgear.Customer Review: Get ready to join the whole world in your games.
Summary: 5 Stars
You have opened a whole new world of gaming but, not only playing other players, you can get information and insights available only to the online people.
Where to start? You have an information pipe that connects you to the internet. Most people have cable with a digital router connected to it. It's the box that the network cables or cables a bit bigger than the phone lines go into it.
Get power to your wireless networking. Then plug it into your digital cable box or how ever you connect to the internet. Then plug your Xbox, Wii or whatever into that.
You may need to power down the digital cable box so it recognizes the new stuff you've plugged in. And you may also have to program in a secret code to your wireless neighbors don't surf on your connection, but other than that, you should be good to go.
It takes game playing to a whole new virtual vorld. I'm looking forward to playing Texas Hold'em with others.
Excellent product, as Netgear always makes.
Customer Review: Wireless Networking That Works
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Easy to install, very versatile device
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Customer Review: It Just Works
Summary: 5 Stars
I got the package from the UPS man, opened it, followed the directions on the box and was up and running in about ten minutes. I suppose if I was a techie, I'd've been running sooner. Using one of the included ethernet cables, I hooked one of the access points to my router, leaving the setting on automatic. Then using the other ethernet cable, I hooked the other access point to my brand spanking new Apple TV Box and voila, I can stream stuff straight from my brand new Dell XPS 1 straight to my TV.
When I ditched my old computer and decided to upgrade, I didn't think about putting my desktop on my television, didn't know why I'd ever want to do that. But go to hulu dot com and you'll find lots of movies and TV shows you can stream for free and it's nice to see them on my TV. The video is crystal clear, not herky jerky at all.
I'm not a gamer, don't have an X-Box or Playstation, so I can't comment on how well the wireless gaming experience would be, but judging from how these goodies handle video, I'm betting they'll work just fine for gamers. I'm very satisfied with Netgear.
Reviewed by Captain Katie Osborne