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NETGEAR Home Theater Internet Connection Kit (Black)

Turn Any Electrical Outlet into a High-Speed Home Network Connection NETGEAR’s Home Theater Internet Connection Kit (XAVB1004) is a convenient solution for extending your home network by using standard electrical outlets. This kit delivers the devices you need to set up an Internet connection in any room without running new wires.The XAVB1004 connects up to four (4) devices to your network: Game consoles including Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 Networked attached storage devices including: NETGEAR ReadyNAS, Notebook PCs, Wired and wireless routers, TiVo, AppleTV,VUDU box, Desktop PCs, Slingbox, BD Live enabled Blu-ray player Features Turn a power outlet into a high speed Internet and home network connection Connects up to 4 devices Delivers fast 200 Mbps speed, fast enough to stream HD video For use with both wired and wireless routers and gateways Simply plug an XAV101 into your router and connect as many as 4 Ethernet-ready devices to the XAV1004 Port-based Quality of Service (QoS), ensures that the highest priority applications are allocated more bandwidth Red, yellow, green status LEDs indicate maximum data rate 128-bit AES data encryption ensures privacy and security, secure your Powerline AV network by just pushing a button Supports Windows Vista HomePlug AV compatible

Color: Black Brand: Netgear Model: XAVB1004 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 3.20" h x 8.90" w x 7.90" l, 1.70 pounds CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.1 GHz Memory: 4GB SDRAM Hard Disk: 320GB Processors: 1 Perfect for connecting HDTVs, Blu-ray players, DVRs, and game consoles to your home network and the Internet Extends a high speed Internet connection to any power outlet1 Provides wired reliability with no new wires Connects up to 4 devices

From the Manufacturer Turn your home's electrical system into a high-speed network with the NETGEAR XAVB1004 Home Theater Internet Connection Kit. With the ability to connect up to four devices without running new wires or making costly renovations, this kit is the ideal solution for securely connecting your XBox or Playstation, computers, TiVos, and more to your home network and the Internet. Turn any electrical outlet into a high-speed network connection for up to 4 devices. View larger. Plugging your router into the included adapter turns your electrical system into an entertainment-grade network. View larger.   The NETGEAR® Home Theater Internet Connection Kit: Turns your home's electrical system into a high-speed network. Lets you connect up to 4 devices to your network via a single electrical outlet. Supports speeds up to 200 Mbps and covers up to a 5,000-square-foot home.   View "Powerline in a Nutshell" Video Turn Your Electrical System into a Secure, High-Speed Network With the NETGEAR® XAVB1004 Home Theater Internet Connection Kit, gone are the days of drilling holes in your walls and running cable through your house so you can connect to the Internet. This secure, high-speed, adapter kit turns any standard electrical outlet in your home into a high-speed entertainment-grade network connection. The kit includes one Powerline XAV101 AV Ethernet Adapter, which you plug into your router, and one Powerline XAV1004 AV Adapter with 4-Port Ethernet Switch, which you plug into an outlet in any room where you want a network connection. Once you plug the adapters in, within minutes you'll have a high-speed network throughout your home. The XAV1004 AV Adapter includes four Ethernet ports, letting you connect up to four devices -- such as laptops, network attached storage devices, DVRs, media streamers, Blu-Ray DVD players, or game consoles -- to your network via a single electrical outlet. Port-Based Quality of Service (QOS) Prioritizes your Bandwidth Usage Because the unit features port-based Quality of Service (QoS), you can decide which devices receive bandwidth priority, ensuring that the performance of your highest priority device is not impeded by any spikes in your bandwidth demand. This means that if you've prioritized your Xbox 360TM or other game console and you're in the middle of an online game, you won't be interrupted or delayed by another user on your network trying to download a video or access the Internet. The system will automatically regulate bandwidth use, prioritizing the Xbox network traffic over other traffic on the same network. By simply pushing a button, without using a PC or Mac, the kit also gives you the option of securing your network connection with 128-bit AES data encryption for privacy and security. Supports Speeds up to 200 Mbps The Home Theater Internet Connection Kit supports speeds up to 200 Mbps, enough for streaming high-definition video and MP3s, transferring large files, making Internet calls, and more. As long as your electrical outlets in your home are electrically connected, the XAVB1004 will typically provide home-network coverage up to 5,000 square feet. And to help you get the fastest speed out of your connections, NETGEAR Pick-a-Plug technology provides red, yellow and green status LEDs that indicate the signal strength and speed through your house so you can find the best outlets to use. Perfect for Xbox, Playstation, TiVo, ReadyNAS and More Perfect for creating a connectivity hub by your home theater, by placing the XAV1004 near your television, you can easily connect your Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 to your network, giving you the high-speed connection you need. The adapter can also connect other media devices, such as your TiVo, AppleTVTM, SlingboxTM, DVR, BD Live-enabled Blu-Ray player, Ethernet-enabled TV, and more. By connecting a network attached storage device, such as the ReadyNASTM Duo, to the adapter, you can give anyone in your home direct access to the media and other files stored on the device. And, by simply adding additional expansion units, like the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit (XAV101) or Powerline AV Adapter with Ethernet Switch (XAV1004) , you can continue to expand your Powerline network as your needs grow No drilling. No mess. No wires. Creating a high-speed and secure home network couldn't be any easier. The XAV1004 Adapter with Ethernet Switch measures 5.40 x 4.01 x 1.10 inches, and the XAV101 AV Ethernet Adapter measures 3.86 x 2.83 x 1.57 inches. The kit is supported by a NETGEAR 1-year warranty. What's in the Box One Powerline AV Adapter with Ethernet Switch (XAV1004); one Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (XAV101); one 1.82 m (6 ft.) AC power cord; two 1.52 m (5 ft,) Ethernet cables; setup CD and product documentation. View the schematic to see how your electrical system can become a high-speed network. Port-based Quality of Service prioritizes your bandwidth usage. View larger. Related NETGEAR Products to Enhance Your Home Theater Internet Connection Kit Experience NETGEAR Powerline AV Adapter with Ethernet Switch (XAV1004) Ideal way to add high-speed network connections to your home without rewiring Converts standard electrical outlets into high-speed network connections Connects up to 4 devices Perfect for connecting HDTVs, Blu-ray players, and game consoles to your home network   NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Elite HD (EVA9150) Plays your digital media from your computer or NAS to your HDTV Streams Internet content, such as YouTube, directly to your HDTV 500 GB hard drive for extra storage of music, photos and video NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000) Plays your digital media collection directly to your TV Streams Internet video, such as YouTube, Netflix and Hulu, on your TV For use with analog and high-definition TVs   NETGEAR Rangemax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700) Top-of-the line router, ideal for serious gamers, videophiles, and small businesses demanding high performance Dual-band Wireless-N operates simultaneously on 2.4 and 5.0 GHz frequencies for highest throughput speed and performance 600 Mbps speed, with real throughput of over 350 Mbps Push 'N' Connect feature for easy setup NETGEAR Wireless-N Router (WNR2000) Wireless-N performance for ultra-fast speed and performance Ideal for streaming videos and other high-bandwidth multi-media files Backwards compatible with older Wireless-G devices Push 'N' Connect for easy set-up process   NETGEAR ReadyNAS Duo 2-Bay 1TB (1 x 1000GB) Award-winning network attached server streams music, photos and video to network media players without a computer 1 TB of storage with GigaBit Ethernet for fast data transfer Allows multiple users share files simultaneously NETGEAR-exclusive X-RAID technology keeps your digital media and files protected

Most helpful customer reviews 54 of 55 people found the following review helpful. Much better than wireless G By YukonJack I have only had this for a few days, but hookup is a breeze (took about 5 minutes from openning the box to fishing wires under my furniture behind the TV), and it is much faster than wireless G. I am streaming Netflix through my TivoHD without undue buffering, and at the claimed Netflix full HD quality. The utility software included with the product allows the user to turn off the three LEDs on the four port switch, implement security on the devices, and create network priorities if there are multiple adapters on the network. The utility software scans the powerline network and details the speed at which the network is operating. My speeds vary between 72 mpbs to 88 mbps in my 3,100 sqft house that is about 7 years old. My network router is upstairs and my home theater is downstairs. Longevity of the device is yet to be determined since I have only had it a few days, but so far I am very pleased with the product. ***UPDATE*** I had a lamp that operated by touch to turn it on and off. It kept turning on by itself after installing the netgear powerline adapter. Well, after unplugging the lamp from the wall, I am getting about 160 mbps transfer speeds on my network to my home theater. Its fast, stable, and streams video like crazy. 36 of 38 people found the following review helpful. Better that Wireless, not as good as wired, or as stated By Dan I purchased the Netgear XAVB1004 Powerline Home Networking Kit so I could connect my Tivo, my new Home Theater PC and other devices downstairs to my router which was upstairs. Some background: I have a 2 story 1700 sq ft townhouse. There is no networking cable run through the house, and unfortunately, its easy or cost effective to rip everything apart to run wires. I currently have a 10/100 MBs Linksys WRT54G wireless router. Since I wanted to transfer large files back and forth to my HTPC and Tivo, I felt 802.11n wasn't the best option. (Plus, I'd have to buy new adapters). Debating between Powerline and MoCa (Ethernet of Coax), I felt Powerline would give me the most flexibility, and being advertised at 200 Mbps, which is about 25 MB/s. Being that my router is 100 mpbs, (12.5 MB/s), I thought even matching the speed would be great. I am currently transferring lots of files around, anywhere from 100 MB to 2 GB at a time, so speed is important Setup review: This device was ultra easy to set up. Literally, plug it in, and off you go. I couldn't have asked for a simpler setup. I am not using any encryption at the risk of slowing the system down. I'm not in a place where I have to worry about someone tapping into my powerline. Speed review: While transferring from upstairs to downstairs, I got a best speed of 4.7 MB/s, roughly 37.6 mbps. I will admit, this is more than double the speed of my wireless router, it is certainly not even close to advertised wired speeds. I realize that almost nowhere will a person see 200 mbps, but I think even 50 mpbs over a relatively short distance should be expected. Overall: While this is not nearly as fast as I would like, it is much faster than my wireless. I'm keeping it based on the price, flexibility and easy of use. I can only hope that that Netgear will release a firmware update for this. My recommendation is that if you have other options, and speed is an issue, then look that way. But if its casual downloading, web access, or just connectivity, this may work for you. 25 of 27 people found the following review helpful. Home theater enthusiasts, a product like this is a must By K. Dubose If your household is like mine several of my home theater components can connect to the internet with wires. The problem is that my modem and router are in a different room and running cable to the entertainment center could be a problem in your house. Luckily for me I can run my own CAT 6 cable anywhere I need, but to be honest it's a HUGE pain.

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