A NIC or Network Interface Card is a circuit board or chip, which allows the computer to communicate to other computers on a Network. When connected to the network, computers can share websites, files, printers and other resources. The most popular networking standard at the moment is Ethernet, which one can recognize by the rectangular connectors with eight wires in them. Wireless network with the 802.11b and the faster 802.11g standard is also increasingly popular, both at home and in the office, though it is not yet as fast as wired (ethernet) network. A public place where you can use wireless internet is called a "hot spot".
Turn any electrical outlet into an HD-streaming Ethernet connection NETGEAR’s Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter and Kit (HDX101 and HDXB101) for high quality video and gaming, is an ideal solution for connecting a PC, DVR, X-Box 360™, PS3™, or other game console to the home network. Simply plug one HDX101 into an AC outlet near your router and the other HDX101 near the device you wish
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to network. Built-in Quality of Service (QoS) ensures high quality, consistent performance for things like real-time HD video and audio streaming for a digital media adapter (DMA) like the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer (EVA700), or for Internet gaming and VoIP calls. With data rates up to 200 Mbps large file transfers to networked storage devices like NETGEAR’s Storage Central (SC101) can be up to 12 times faster than previous Powerline networking products, all with encrypted security.
Key Features - Built-in Quality of Service (QoS) for video streaming, gaming and VoIP. - Simple plug and play installation. - Uses existing electrical wiring. - Up to 200 Mbps† data rates for faster file transfers. - Predictable and dependable network speeds. - Configurable QoS for advanced-users. - Powerline-friendly — easily coexists with NETGEAR's Wall-Plugged or HomePlug compatible products.
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Bandwidth
Data transfer rate (max)
The maximum speed with which data can be transmitted from one device to another.
200 Mbit/s
Connectivity
Connectivity technology
Wireless
Interface type
Ethernet
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
RJ-45 Ethernet port
Compatible operating systems
List of desktop operating systems tested as compatible with this product, including coined name and version