NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit (WNHDEB111) Reviews

• Fantastic and easy to use

  
  By A80HSYQYS2JX0 on 2008-03-25
  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.
  
  

• Works reliably, speed issues resolved with WISH rule

  
  By A3SHULDI4EWN27 on 2008-02-13
  Initially I was getting slower speeds for my HDHomerun and posted a review here, but after being contacted by NETGEAR support, I was able to resolve the issue by adding a WISH rule on both devices to prioritize the traffic.
  
  That said it was easy to setup, just plug in, push a button on each device, and its no problem. I have been using it reliably for a voip telephone, file transfers, and lower quality video for over a month now.
  
  

• I wouldn't bother.

  
  By AMKNPIDFLRFMP on 2008-03-26
  After spending a fair bit of time on these boxes, I decided they were pointless and not worth the time and the money. The speed advantage is not apparent: I compared between this connection and a regular wireless (54Mb) connection, the latter was in fact a tad faster.
  
  If it requires some clever configuration to get the speed to be better, as some reviewers have implied, I still wouldn't bother. If it's that fussy, at this price, I'll wait for better wireless technology.
  
  I spent quite a bit of time configuring these boxes and troubleshooting connection problems. Let me just say that it isn't trivial, unless you like using default settings, AND if everything works right the first time.
  
  Even after that, inexplicably I couldn't get the bridge side to connect to my XP machine (wouldn't get an IP address), although it worked without trouble with my Vista machine. This was the last straw. Although I'm a technology professional, I find myself getting less patient with poorly made, user-unfriendly products. The documentation is atrocious (sketchy trouble-shooting information), and the boxes themselves don't provide much information.
  
  (I also find it annoying that you have to count blinking lights to figure out what's happening. Hey, that was acceptable in the 1970s perhaps.)
  
  So I wouldn't bother.
  
  

• Fastest speed I've experienced, but slightly difficult setup process

  
  By A389A6VM2IYKCI on 2008-09-02
  This is the third (and final!) in a series of 802.11n routers I tried over the last few weeks. I upgraded to 'n' since our G router + Linksys Range Expander couldn't effectively reach across our courtyard and into my wife's office. We needed high throughput and reliability in an environment that was tough on the G protocol. There are many houses nearby, so wireless interference is a hindrance and unfortunate reality.
  
  With this router, which I discovered through online computer site reviews and other sources, I think we have beaten the system. It works very well, establishes a high-speed, robust connection between the FIOS modem, and also allows other devices to connect with great 'n' connections as well.
  
  Overall, I am very pleased with this product. It runs as advertised and has solved our quirky problem.
  
  BEWARE, this device only broadcasts on the 802.11n and 802.11a protocols. This is not your everyday router. It will either work with your newest wireless devices (enabled for 802.11n or the very old 802.11a) or you will have to run a second b/g router to work with "older" wireless devices (Tivo, Playstation 3, iPhones etc.). This is not a problem for me, but I didn't think about that before I bought it.
  
  Would recommend this product to anyone looking to provide a dedicated, high-speed wireless connection between two important devices, but not as your everyday router.
  
  

• Early adopters beware...

  
  By A23DF83PSP77JB on 2008-02-29
  I purchased this kit from Amazon as soon as they were available, as I was eager to replace my existing G-based bridges. Setup was relatively straight forward, and speeds were roughly double what I was getting with G; your mileage may vary. Unfortunately, one of the units has a habit of locking up or crashing completely every 4-24 hours. I opened a thread at the Netgear support forum, but I suspect this is a hardware or firmware issue. I should have really return these units to Amazon... but by the time I isolated the problem to one of the units, the return period had expired. Oh well, that's the price I pay for being an early adopter.
  
  
• Great. Fewer wires...more footprints...Hmmm...
  By AMUP8DYE7EAN2 on 2008-03-27
  Anyone who has had the *pleasure* of setting up a wireless network with a Netgear router will probably have a bit of reluctance about jumping into the fray again with another product from that manufacturer but this kit is at the other end of the spectrum, as long as you ignore the supporting material.
  
  These little boxes which by the way, offer a nice contrast to the Netgear 834B router (I'm into symmetry in my work area) have a great deal of flexibility and utility, even if streaming video and gaming are not priorities. I have one unit configured as an access point linked by Ethernet to my router and the other unit installed two floors below as a bridge via Ethernet to another desktop. My primary PC has Vista; the secondary employs XP Pro and both work nearly flawlessly with these units. I also have a laptop with a wireless adapter and thus far, I haven't found any dead areas anywhere in the house. I have noticed a slight reduction in processing speed on the XP desktop compared to a hardwired connection directly to a cable modem but for most applications, and I would surmise home-based users, the difference will not be significant. The units communicate under 802.11n draft standards and are backward compatible. The documentation claims speeds up to 270Mbps but since my wireless adapter is under the 802.11g standard, I can only accept the representations. I also tested the bridge capability on a digital cable DVR via Ethernet and I was able to identify the box on the network but that's not a use that is critical to me at present.
  
  The kit comes with two access/bridge units, two power adapters, two Ethernet cables and a setup CD. The setup wizard is where any problems, you may incur will commence. The units have to be configured for the individual network but the configuration assistant interface makes it more difficult than it has to be. Each unit has a unique security pin that has to be recorded for the network but each unit can be hooked up by Ethernet to a router and configured as access points rather than trying to initially install one as a bridge. There is a switch on the back of each unit that allows selection of AP, bridge or auto. If a unit is set to auto, once it is in place, it will determine functionality based on the devices in communication with it. That said, configuration on the router login site can be accomplished in one of three ways: (1) By push button, (2) by entry of the security pin or, (3) the units can be powered up and discovered under the wireless network device manager. A manual in PDF format can also be found on the setup CD.
  
  Any upgrades to firmware can be automatically downloaded when the user signs on to the website. I noticed another reviewer apparently encountered some difficulty with customized security designations but in my case I had already established a security-enabled network with my Netgear router so my pre-established security keys were automatically transferred. Supposedly, these units are compatible with most routers. As noted my system is already under the Netgear platform so I can't address the validity of that pronouncement.
  
  
  
• Great Wireless Bridge
  By ATWTKK5MU6RCI on 2008-03-31
  SO I bought this almost a month ago and wanted to review it after a good testing. First let me tell you what I paired this with - the netgear WNR3500 (wireless N Gigabit router). And although the setup of the router was a bit akward using a cd-rom it worked out decently. But I digress. After the set up of my router I attached these 2 bridges and it was pretty simple. Almost as simple of pushing buttons but setup may neccesitate logging into the router to establish the initial connection... With that in mind the performance has been awesome! I have not had any disconnections and it provides amazing coverage throughout the house upstairs and downstairs. No deadspots in the house and connection to my laptop is consistently 300 mbps. Definitely worth the purchase.
  
  
• It Just Works
  By A3RZU6MUEDCQYX on 2008-04-04
  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
  
  
• Easy To Use But A Little Knowledge Helps
  By A2RN2AO4BE6F4K on 2008-05-09
  I like this set. I did take me two tries at a wireless card for my notebook to figure out that it only uses the 5 Ghz band for wireless connections. I manually set the mode of each box on the back of each unit and they have been working great.
  
  Things to note:
  
  -- This package contains two identical units that operate as an access point and a bridge. One needs to be connect to your router. The other can be put anywhere in your house that you need internet access. Just plug it into an outlet ant then plug an Ethernet cable into it and connect it to your wired device. There are two wired ports on the back of each unit.
  
  -- To connect to these access points with a wireless device, that device must have a wireless N with the 5Ghz band. A wireless card with just wireless N 2.4 Ghz will not connect. I bought a RangeMax WNDA3100 Dual Band Wireless-N Router USB connector and it works great with my laptop. I connect at speeds from 220 to 300 kps. Things are a lot snappier then they were with wireless g. I can now watch videos. With wireless g they stopped and started.
  
  -- It seems to make things go a lot easier if you use the switch on the back and set the unit that connects to your router to access point and the other one to bridge. Using the auto setting can cause problems.
  
  -- There is a switch on the back that lets you turn off the lights on the unit. This is very cool for placing it in a bedroom where you don't want to see the light in the middle of the night. The unit does not make any noise.
  
  -- The web interface to set the options is easy to use and pretty straight forward.
  
  -- This is a very easy way to get internet access into a room where you can't feasibly run a wire but still want a decent speed.
  
  
• Does not penetrate walls well.
  By A2JXVM40EIV9F6 on 2008-06-09
  I bought this kit to send HD video from my computer to my TV media device. It has adequate bandwidth and worked out of the box, but I do not get a strong signal from the main floor to the basement of my house, a distance of about 25 feet. There are a couple of walls as well as the floor, and the basement ceiling has metal duct work and pipes above the plasterboard, so I am probably lucky to penetrate all that. I used a laptop to indicate wireless signal strength, and spent a couple of hours orienting each device for the best signal. Now I get a level that varies from 50% to 70%, and that works reliably for HD at 720p. I have not been able to send 1080i over the link without momentary stops and starts in the audio and video; however the link never breaks connection and never needs resetting. It seems to just limit the bandwidth as the signal strength goes lower.
  
  I bought a third WNHDE 111 to connect to another computer, and than link has never been interrupted since I installed it over a month ago. It has always worked well. I had previously used a Linksys G router that was interrupted once or twice a day, and it had to be reinstated manually using the "repair" function in the Windows wireless software. It was my wife's computer in the kitchen, so I had to fix it!
  
  I still have the wireless G system up, and it works well around the house with a third computer, a laptop, but it never gave a reliable signal for my wife's computer in the kitchen; and it would not carry the HD video for the TV. I also use that old G router to connect the ethernet from my main computer to the WNHDE 111.
  
  I recommend this device if you don't have too many walls and floors to penetrate. I am a retired electronics engineer, and I assure everyone that the higher the frequency, the poorer the penetration, but the more bandwidth and the more freedom from interference.
  
  Jim
  
  
• Some issues, great performance
  By A26QN48I7SNOZQ on 2008-03-10
  I installed this on 3/8/2008.
  
  First off, I did have disconnects but found through Google that not using Auto mode helped, and once the Access Point was set to AP and the bridge to, ummm, Bridge, the disconnects became far far fewer.
  
  Using the Configuration utility to connect to each box checks for new firmware unless you disable it, and there was a 2/28 firmware update. Most of my experience has been with that so I'm not sure how much was fixed. However, the bridge side did crash when logging into it after the update, but just once so far. And while I did pull off updating the firmware in the bridge without a wired connection, Netgear says wire it up.
  
  Speed is wonderful compared to 802.11G. Standard definition (SD) video streams to my Xbox 360 far FAR better than before. I'm going to be looking for HD content and test that soon.
  
  Once the connection reliability issues go away, this will be a really great purchase. Right now, it's just very good. Just don't use Auto...
  
  
• Fantastic
  By ARTST8JB04TBC on 2008-03-26
  Easy is the word! The networking kit takes only minutes to set up and you're on your way. Lightning fast speed with both Wii and XBox. Very strong signal. Great video. This is my first wireless router, so I have nothing to compare it to. But suffice it to say that even a beginner like me found this system easy to use and was amazed at just what all I could do with it. Highly recommended!
  
  
• Good wireless solution that is easy to set up.
  By A14DNCG5WHM86Z on 2008-07-19
  We decided to try this kit out due to our wireless network having troubles reaching our master bedroom Tivo. A problem that I encountered was that the Series 2 Tivo does not have ethernet capabilities, so we ordered an adapter for future use. In the meantime we tested the kit out on our Xbox 360 for a speed test. Upon opening the box I found out all directions were on a CD, there was no wizard or guide to help connect everything, the actual installation guide is just a PDF file. The directions were a little confusing at first, but after a quick reread I hooked everything up as instructed. I hooked one unit up to our 802.11g router and went through the set up, which went quickly.
  
  With the bridge working, the Xbox registered the connection as hard-wired and we were able to get on-line easily. I next set up the Xbox as a media extender for my PC. During the setup routine the Xbox tests network bandwidth and shows a chart with the words "acceptable for standard TV" and after that, at a higher level, "HDTV." With the bridge kit in place, the bandwidth chart was completely maxed out to the very highest level even on the HDTV portion of it. The Microsoft wireless Xbox adapter we had been using had only registered the first bar of the HDTV portion. For the next test I downloaded an HD movie, 5.7GB, from Xbox Live. The download took roughly 43 min, a little over half the time that it took to download the same size move over the wireless adapter.
  
  After the ethernet adapter arrived, I hooked up the Series 2 Tivo and I downloaded a few shows from my computer and a few from our second Tivo in the living room. The wireless bridge solution was noticeably faster, but your transfer speeds are limited by the Tivo software. All in all, the Netgear is a very good wireless solution, easy to set up and use and is great for the Xbox360 and media streaming, but for non-HD Tivo it is overkill, unless you have very poor reception in your house.
  
  
• Easy to install, very versatile device
  By A2V0I904FH7ABY on 2008-04-14
  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.
  
  
• Wireless Networking That Works
  By A2Z81QTXUJ0WIW on 2008-04-15
  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.
  
  
  
• Only good for very short ranges
  By ADFWBXRRCTJE4 on 2008-04-22
  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.
  
  
• Did exactly what I needed
  By A8ROU8R20VDBY on 2008-05-30
  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.
  
  
• Does exactly what it says it will do.
  By A2K75QOCP9ZHSL on 2008-06-26
  Got this and set it up right away. Set up was very easy and as someone who normally waits until hubby comes home to do things this was a breeze for me. We're a gaming household with all next-gen systems. So this truly came in handy. Once set up I notice that there was a remarkable difference when connecting via my laptop. I also tried going online via the Playstion 3 and the connection speed was so much faster than when I had my Linksys connected. I must say that I am using Cable Internet services. As stated though there was no lag when hosting matches via Xbox Live and that was exactly what we were looking for. This is definitely what you need when gaming. It does exactly what it says it will do. I don't normally recommend products but this one gets a definite thumbs up from me.
  
  
• Awesome product!
  By A30Z0GG96D11EO on 2008-07-10
  This is a great product!! Very easy set-up right out of the box. At first, if you do not connect it to a router you will not be able to see it in the wireless network set up. You can't miss it because it is labeled "NETGEAR HD". Off the bat, you know that is your network that you are connecting to. I would experience some sort of lag with my XBOX 360 prior to installing this device. Ever since I hooked this device up..... I haven't had any lag and it has been nearly a month of testing.
  
  I know there are many more functions and applications that I can use this with, but I have been limited to actual time. I will continue to experiment and as I learn more I will continue to update my review.
  
  Wonderful product that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to stream movies off another device onto their existing network. It does great so far with Amazon Unbox and XBOX 360 networks.
  
  
• Intermittent functionality. Bad customer support!
  By A33GPZGKPGW199 on 2008-08-22
  Ok, I needed to find a product that would allow me to get an improvement over my existing wireless G connection with my XBOX 360. I'm running a Wireless N router but currently connecting with a wireless G XBOX 360 adapter. It currently connects at about 50% 100ft and two rooms away from my DLink-655 Wireless N router. It slows down quite a bit when streaming video so I wanted a solution that took advantage of Draft N wireless. Supposedly the 5GHz Netgear AP and Bridge are supposed to provide faster speed with better range that is less susceptible to interference.
  
  Real world results were not very good. The AP and Bridge connected quickly and the XBOX 360 saw the ethernet connection no problem. For a while everything was working well. 30 minutes later I was getting erradic behavior. Shortly after that it disconnected all together. I've since spent two days trying to get them to work reliably. Network perfomance tests reveal anywhere from full signal to no signal at all and it consistently fluctuates. Both units have the updated firmware and I tried manually setting the mode switch instead of using the auto settings. Nothing has worked.
  
  Netgear tech support was a disaster. I got right through but when speaking to them all you can hear is the sound of other tech people in the background. The first time he called I could barely hear the guy over all the background noise. He told me that I had a bad connection and should call back. The second time I called I got the same background noise but the guy attempted to help me with my issue. It was obvious right away that he didn't have any idea what he was talking about. He asked me about my wireless setup and then proceded to tell me that my wireless G laptop would not connect to the Access Point. I still don't know what he's talking about. My laptop is wireless N 2.4GHz through my DLink router and had nothing to do with my Netgear problem. He then put me on hold for several minutes came back and told me to put both switches on both units to bridges mode. What is he talking about? The Access point is supposed to be in AP mode and only the bridge should be in Bridge mode! He then puts me on hold again and he asks the distance between units. He says that my distance is too far and he can no longer help me. I tried to explain that I am currently getting a better connection and speed with my wireless G equipment so the 5GHz Wireless N setup should get better than that with the same distance. "Sorry Sir that's all I can do for you." CLICK..............WTF??
  
  Needless to say I'm returning these. Maybe at closer distances they will work well but that kind of defeats the point! The whole purpose of wireless N is added range and speed. For people with short runs this product will probably work fine but for me I don't think it lives up to the hype!
  
  
• Amazing (updated comment below)
  By A3K2H7W0DJG6K8 on 2008-02-17
  Just set this up today, and:
  
  1. Set up could not be easier. Plug both units in to an outlet. Plug in ethernet cables. Done. That's really it.
  
  2. Compared to Netgear's HD Powerline connectors, these are amazing. Much, much faster connection speed. Using with an xbox 360 as a media center extender, and it's a completely different experience now.
  
  Note: I did have issues with disconnects due to a 5.8 ghz Uniden phone system I was using in the house. I switched to a new DECT 6.0 phone system, and that immediately solved the problem. Speed and connection on the Netgear set up have been consistent ever since, so I'd still highly recommend these (and I like the new DECT phones as well!).
  
  
• Get ready to join the whole world in your games.
  By A3SMT15X2QVUR8 on 2008-04-19
  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.
  
  
• Great Kit
  By A30NM8A37KUNWM on 2008-05-06
  I am big fan of Netgear, I have personally installed them in my office and home. They are very reliable and they do NOT go down. I have Netgear routers, hubs and switches many 10 years and older, and they are so easy to set up. This pair was no exception, just follow the directions. I am using the Bridge half for my XBOX 360 in my bedroom and the Access point is connected to my router in my Living room. Signal strength is amazing, even with the doors closed! Game play is smooth - I can tell no difference from when I was wired. Just make sure you engage the security features and all will be fine.
  
  
• Unbelievably Easy To Install!!
  By A3Q1J68QY1MZQ9 on 2008-05-15
  I spent less than 15 minutes setting this set up, which afterwards was great! Works well with my Wii, has much greater range with no deadspots. This is my first N network, and it's amazing! Great job, NetGear!!
  
  
• Work just like the promo says they work, and easy easy easy to set up
  By A204ETWOV23HO4 on 2008-05-15
  Brilliant, these things are -
  
  Set up was very easy. The most time consuming part was taking them out of the box, unwrapping all the little twisty ties and plastics and whatnot, and then finding a place to discard and recycle the wrapping materials. Connecting the units to the game machine and to the router was so easy, it made opening the box look like grad school. These were - at least for us - truly as simple as "connect units and turn them on". No hassle, no fighting, no troubleshooting at all.
  
  I'm amazed each year at how much easier computer equipment becomes to use - compared to the old days when getting a computer to speak with a dot-matrix printer the first time was an entire wasted evening, today's world is pure heaven. Netgear's wireless-N networking kit certainly fits the bill.
  
  The speed of connection with the router is VERY noticeably faster with these. They work just like the box says. We've not yet tried them to connect multiple game boxes, but I can't imagine that they would work any differently than advertised.
  
  We've not used them with computers or any of the other fancy stuff that I see other people have done with them. We've only used them with a Playstation and an Xbox.
  
  
• Can't get it to work
  By AKDXXW89ZLCJS on 2008-06-03
  My husband is an IT tech he sets stuff like this up all the time and yet we cannot get these to work at all! Just like the reviewer CS it just will not connect to our XP system and fusses over the IP address. We have wireless, we've used it but for some reason this system just does not want to work. We will probably keep trying but for now this product is a bust for us.
  
  
• Easy Set Up-- Works Well for Me-- Your Mileage May Vary
  By A2Y739CRM15WDL on 2008-06-26
  Old house (built 1912) with a lot of electronic stuff going on it it-- wireless network at 2.4 ghz, cordless phone system at 5.8 ghz (purchased because the prior Siemens Gigaset system and the wireless network clashed. Two microwaves and a wireless doorbell and anytime I check for wireless networks I pick up about half a dozen from the buildings around me.
  
  Add to this that I bought Neuros Technology's Neuros OSD Media Center-- it's a way cool gadget that lets you put DVDs, CDs and anything you can record in digital form, on an external hard drive for ease of storage and playback. But it doesn't have wireless so I have had it sitting next to my TV with a ethenet cord running to my router-- it only gets pulled out a couple of times a day when the dogs run into it while roughhousing.
  
  So I plugged one of these units into my router and attached the electrical cord. Then I plugged the other into my OSD and attached the second electrical cord. I pushed both buttons and it connected. That was it. Yeah, I will probably be doing some tinkering in the future, especially with security, but this has to be easiest thing I have ever done wireless network wise.
  
  
• Rocking it!
  By A3U0TNMZPR54XC on 2008-08-13
  AWESOME this device WORKS so fast and easy. I LOVE gadgets, but am not a tech geek so things have to work properly or I'm the helpless girl calling tech support. I used this kit to connect my router to 1) Squeezebox (an A++ music server) thereby vastly exceeding its wireless performance (due to my house's poor network coverage), and 2) DirectTv unit to allow the on-demand feature only available by ethernet connection. Here's how it worked: I plugged one end of the networking kit into my Netgear router and the other (which has two ethernet connections) into the two aforementioned appliances. NOTHING MORE, IT JUST WORKED!!!! THIS IS HOW TECHNOLOGY OUGHT TO BE, BUT SEEMS TO ALWAYS INVOLVE COMPLICATION. Now I'm streaming music without interruption and loving it. I'd say if you have a NETGEAR router, you will probably get the same AMAZING results.
  
  
• Nice, It doesn't reach more than a few feet
  By A19NPO6UYOOUYC on 2008-08-15
  I have it trying to bridge a connection at maybe 150 feet and it doesn't work. A terrible waste of money for me.
  
  
  
  
• love it
  By A3QBCX2QMKJ7AH on 2008-09-21
  My husband used this to network our computer together. It works great. Very easy to set up!
  
  

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