Home Network: February 2011

Cisco-Linksys Cable Modem with Ethernet USB Connection (Electronics)

Cisco-Linksys Cable Modem with Ethernet USB Connection (Electronics)
By Cisco

Buy new: $52.82
25 used and new from $35.99
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Customer tags: cable modem(62), linksys(26), home network(21), internet(19), broadband(19), high speed(15), modem(14), linksys router(12), high performance(11), motorola(4), comcast(3), networking(3)

Review & Description

Experience the savings of owning your own cable modem! The Linksys Cable Modem is an easy and affordable way to get a blazing fast connection to the Internet¿far faster than a dial-up, and without tying up your phone line. The "always on" connection eliminates dial-up wait time and busy signals. Web surfing and your e-mail are instantly available, anytime. And with the extra speed, online gaming is a whole new experience, and download time on big music, video, and other files goes from minutes to seconds. Read more

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D-Link DES-1008E 8-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch (Electronics)

D-Link DES-1008E 8-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch (Electronics)
By D-Link

Buy new: $36.98
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First tagged by Angela Streiff "Tea Traveler"
Customer tags: small office networking, dlink, network switch, home network, switches

Review & Description

D-link DES-1008E Ethernet Switch - 8 Port DES-1008E Switches & Bridges

Ideal for fast data transfer and gaming, the D-Link DES-1008E 8-Port Desktop Switch lets you network up to five devices at speeds up to 200 Mbps at full-duplex capability and is compacted enough to be placed virtually anywhere in your home or office.

The D-Link DES-1008E 8-port 10/100 desktop switch
(see larger image).

Rear view of the DES-1008E's ports (see larger image).

Auto-Sensing 10/100 Ports

The DES-1008E uses auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports, allowing a small workgroup to flexibly connect to Ethernet and Fast Ethernet devices to create an integrated network. These ports detect the network speed and auto-negotiate between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, as well as between full and half-duplex, allowing you to get the maximum speed possible for each device connected to your network.

Auto MDI/MDIX Crossover

All ports support automatic MDI/MDIX crossover, eliminating the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. Each port can be plugged directly to a server, hub, router, or switch using regular straight-through twisted-pair Ethernet cables.

Flow Control For Secure Transmission

With 802.3x flow control on each port,dropped packets are minimized when the port's receiving buffer is full. This gives you a more reliable connection for all of your connected devices.

What's in the Box

8-Port Desktop Switch, power adapter, CAT5 Ethernet cable, rubber feet, wall mount kit, quick start guide.

*Note: Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic and network overhead, lower actual data throughtput rate.

Network Setup

D-Link Desktop Switch Comparison

	10/100 5-Port	10/100 8-Port	Gigabit 5-Port	Gigabit 8-Port
	D-Link DES-1005E	D-Link DES-1008E	D-Link DGS-1005G	D-Link DGS-1008G
Connect computers and devices to your network
Access files between computers
Share music and video
Plug and play instantly
Share an external hard drive or printer across wired network
Transfer files over faster wired connection (Gigabit; 10/100/1000)
Troubleshoot connection problems
Reduce jittery audio
Enjoy lag-free gaming
Conserve energy

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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Powerline Networking Kit (Video Game)

Powerline Networking Kit (Video Game)
By Rocketfish

1 used and new from $74.99
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First tagged by Nick
Customer tags: network adapters, powerline networking, home network, ethernet adapter, powerline ethernet, networking, powerline

Review & Description

You creep around the edge of the building, crouched low to avoid your enemy's gaze. As you edge closer to your target, you hear his ragged breathing and smile in anticipation. With him hostage, you'll gain all the experience points you need to attain the next level and move up the leaderboards. You jump around the corner, gun pointed straight at the Nazi's chest. "Surrender yourself immediately," you shout through the microphone as he slowly lowers his weapon. You step forward to collect your hostage, and everything goes blank. You've lost the connection. Your weak Internet connection once again comes between you and online gaming fame. Claim your rightful place in the Internet gaming community with the Powerline Networking Kit and the support of a strong connection. The Powerline Networking Kit supplies the connection you need wherever you want to play. Simply plug the included connectors into an AC outlet to gain the advantage of a strong, fast Internet connection up to 200 Mbps. The kit works by converting your ordinary home power line into an Ethernet line, so you can keep playing even when you're far away from your router. Set-up is easy; simply connect your Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 to the compatible port and start playing. Both single- and four-port adapters are included so you can connect multiple consoles or even other Internet-capable devices. The handy kit includes everything you need to get connected and begin your rise to gaming fame. Read more

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NETGEAR XAV2001 Powerline AV 200 Adapter (Electronics)

NETGEAR XAV2001 Powerline AV 200 Adapter (Electronics)
By Netgear

Buy new: $68.00
30 used and new from $34.95
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First tagged by John Moore "John Bob"
Customer tags: powerline networking(2), powerline av(2), ethernet adapter(2), netgear, homeplug av, home network, powerline

Review & Description

NETGEAR's Powerline AV 200 Adapter extends a high speed Internet connection to any power outlet (2 units required, can purchase 2 unit kit in part# XAVB2001) , Perfect for connecting HDTVs, Blu-ray players, DVRs, PCs and game consoles to your home network and the Internet, Compact design with push-button security, Just plug into any electrical outlet.NETGEAR Green Features: Automatically powers down when not connected or not in use, Disable LEDs to help save energy,Packaging manufactured with at least 95% recycled materials.Disclaimers:1 Requires use of HomePlug AV compatible Powerline devices (two XAV2001 devices included). Read more

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