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Netgear’s
Powerline adapters for HD and multimedia streaming
ConvergenceAsia staff
02/12/2008
Netgear, a worldwide
provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, has
announced the general availability of its latest Powerline adapters for
turning electrical power outlets into high-speed Internet and home network
connections.
The Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter Kit (HDXB111) and Powerline AV
Ethernet Adapter Kit (XAVB101) provide reliable, high-speed network
connections up to 200Mbps to the home network and Internet over existing
electrical wires to devices such as digital media receivers, set-top boxes,
game consoles, personal computers, and networked attached storage.
Both the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit, which is based on the HomePlug
AV standard, and the UPA-based Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter Kit,
provide integrated Quality of Service (QoS), to enable hours of glitch-free
connectivity for high-definition video streaming, online gaming and
uninterrupted Voice over IP (VoIP) phone calls.
The increasing demand for consistent high-speed Internet connectivity
throughout the entire home compels networking providers to engineer products
that are not only fast and reliable, but also simple to install for the
average consumer, stated Chris Geiser, Netgear’s product line manager for
Powerline devices.
“Powerline’s ability to use existing wiring supports the distribution of
high-quality broadband connection to all areas of the home, even wireless
problem areas, enabling customers to enjoy bandwidth intensive applications
such as online gaming, audio distribution and HD video streaming, in any
room of the house.”
The easy operation of both products is based on a plug-in design and
push-button data encryption that provides privacy and security for a
trouble-free set-up. In addition, the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter Kit
features built-in power sockets to save power outlet space.

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