8/23/2012

Belkin 200 Mbps Powerline AV Adapter (Black) Review

Belkin 200 Mbps Powerline AV Adapter (Black)
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
Encouraged by positive reviews, I tried using these to connect two Airport Extreme Base Stations (AEBS) separated by one floor and about 60 feet apart. The AEBSs were set up extend a 802.11n network wirelessly. Connecting them using these powerline adapters made the speed to drop considerably. I tested transferring a 200 MB file: with AEBSs connected wirelessly the transfer rate was about 13Mbs; with powerline adapters it dropped to 2-3Mbs.
I concluded that the wiring inside the house is not suitable for using this technology.
Otherwise, the product seems to be a polished product with easy setup.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Belkin 200 Mbps Powerline AV Adapter (Black)

If you need an ultra-high-speed network connection in the farthest reaches of your home, the Belkin Powerline AV Starter Kit is just what you've been looking for. This kit includes everything you need to create a reliable, high-speed home network providing data speeds of up to 200 Mbps using your house's existing electrical wiring.
The adapter can be plugged directly into the wall or placed on a desk. Streaming Video -- Even In Your Attic With the Belkin Powerline AV Starter Kit, you can send high-bandwidth content from the Internet to computers and network devices all over your home through the electrical wiring in your house. This kit lets you convert any electrical outlet in your home into a network connection.

For instance, if you have a computer in the attic or other room where a wireless signal is weak, the Powerline AV is the perfect solution. You don't need to drill holes to extend your Ethernet cable, and you won't have to worry about the slow data speeds and intermittent dropouts that weak wireless connections are plagued with. Additionally, unlike wireless connections, the Powerline AV network connection isn't affected by factors such as cordless telephones and other wireless interference.

There is no performance penalty that comes with the convenience of the Powerline AV; data speeds along at up to 200 Mbps, meaning it can handle even heavy Internet usage, such as downloading and streaming music and video files, playing online games, and making VoIP phone calls, all without any lag time or hiccups.

Enhanced Security Keeps Out Snoopers There is no need to worry about security either. With 128-bit DES link encryption, the Powerline AV ensures that your information is safe and secure from intruders. Since the information is all transferred with wires, hackers can't simply sniff your information out of the air, as they easily can with insecure wireless connections.

Simple Plug-and-Play Setup Setup is as simple as plugging one adapter into a wall outlet and connecting it into your router, and then plugging a second adapter into any outlet wherever you need a network connection. This kit includes two adapters, so you can create a network within minutes of opening the box. If you have need for another connection, just purchase another adapter.

The Belkin Powerline AV is HomePlug AV certified, can coexist with HomePlug 1.0, and is compliant with 802.3/802.3u standards. It is backed by a lifetime warranty.

What's in the Box Two Powerline Networking Adapters, two Ethernet cables, two power cords, two wall plug adapters, quick installation guide, and CD-ROM with installation software and user manual.



Belkin Powerline AV with Amazon Video on DemandWith Amazon Video on Demand, you can instantly watch thousands of movies and TV shows online. Now, instead of watching videos on your computer, you can stream it to your home theater for a premium viewing experience. To get the best streaming video quality, update your home theater and home network by adding Belkin Powerline AV to your Amazon Video on Demand. Belkin Powerline offers the best bandwidth and fastest speeds for the ultimate video experience in your home--even in HD. Belkin Powerline is simple to install and faster than any wireless connection--just plug it in and instantly connect to the Internet. Use Powerline to stream high quality video to cable boxes, TiVo, or gaming consoles and show Amazon Video on Demand programs in your home theater as well as any other TV or computer in your home.






Buy Now

Click here for more information about Belkin 200 Mbps Powerline AV Adapter (Black)

Read More...

8/22/2012

Orinoco Gold 802.11b Wireless PC Card Review

Orinoco Gold 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
I purchased this card after failing to get Linksys' WPC11 to work with my Toshiba laptop (a common problem according to numerous users on Toshiba's tech support online forum).
Installation is trivial with Windows XP: just plug the card in and watch as WinXP recognizes the card and installs the driver. I've never even used the CD that came with it.
Want to upgrade the driver and firmware? No problem again, just use Windows Update.
My office-mate has a WPC11 for his Dell laptop and so we can easily compare signal strength. I am able to connect to the wireless network in the next building, and both my building and the other are brick. He's never once recieved a signal from that network. On the network in my building I always have a stronger signal than he does.
The bottom line - this is a great card that is well worth the extra money.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Orinoco Gold 802.11b Wireless PC Card

The same ORiNOCO PC card can be used worldwide for the Enterprise, ISP, Public Access or Home/SOHO markets using any of the ORiNOCO access point infrastructure products. The card provides high-speed wireless networking at 11Mbps and secure Internet access for laptop and desktop computers, as well as a wide range of mobile client computing devices.ORiNOCO PC Card delivers the same high-performance connectivity as wired systems, with the added freedom to move around your building or campus. The ORiNOCO PC Card is designed with a choice of security levels to protect your data. The Gold version provides enhanced security with a 128-bit key, using RC4 encryption. The ORiNOCO PC Card is interoperable with other manufacturers high-speed IEEE 802.11b compliant systems and is fully compliant with the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) Wi-Fi 'wireless fidelity' standard.

Buy Now

Click here for more information about Orinoco Gold 802.11b Wireless PC Card

Read More...

U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg USB Adapter (USR5421) Review

U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg USB Adapter (USR5421)
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
Installing the software for this USB adapter causes Windows XP home to lock-up continuously (to the point where you have to use the power button to shut the computer down). Multiple attempts to uninstall and reinstall yielded the same resutls. Also, the included software (which you must utilize), is slow and cumbersome. The US Robotics MaxG router is great, but buy a Netgear or Linksys USB adapter instead of this one and save yourself a lot of frustraton.

Click Here to see more reviews about: U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg USB Adapter (USR5421)

The U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg USB Adapter provides high-performance and secure wireless connectivity to laptop and desktop computers. Featuring exclusive MAXg Technology, the USB adapter provides 50% greater range than standard 802.11g - to maintain solid connections throughout your home or small business while providing a MAXimum performance of 125 Mbps.

Buy Now

Click here for more information about U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg USB Adapter (USR5421)

Read More...

8/21/2012

Cisco-Linksys Antenna Stand for TNC Connectors AS2TNC Review

Cisco-Linksys Antenna Stand for TNC Connectors AS2TNC
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
I purchased the Linksys Antenna Stand for TNC Connectors AS2TNC along with a Linksys HGA7T High-Gain Antenna Kit for TNC Connectors. I live in Manhattan and wanted to be able to access my wireless Internet connection while in the park outside my apartment building.
I live on the 11th floor of steel, brick and concrete heavy building. I had zero reception from the park outside my apartment with the standard Linksys wireless router I owned - even though I placed it on the sill of a window that overlooked the park. Between the window screen, glass, etc there wasn't enough signal strength to get the connection going.
I figured that I would buy these items as an experiment. I attached the two high gain antennas that came in the kit to this base. I then placed the stand on my external air conditioner and taped it down.
I went out to the park where I now had a straight line-of-sight path to the antenna. My laptop (IBM T40 with internal antenna) had 80% signal strength at about 150 feet - amazing
I figured I would push the envelope a bit and walked in to the park a bit. At 100 yards I still had 50% signal strength. After that the signal strength dropped off pretty quickly. A 100 yards though is amazing. My techie friends are amazed at this range, which far exceeds what Linksys advertises.
I now place the antenna out on the underside of my air conditioner whenever I want access while outside - I have crazy-glued a couple of medium-sized magnets to the base and it holds well.
I am not sure what the range would be without the high gain antennas. Who cares though - the combo of these two items works beyond what I could have reasonably expected.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Cisco-Linksys Antenna Stand for TNC Connectors AS2TNC

Linksys Antenna Stand for TNC Connectors - Improve the reception of your wireless devices!The best place to locate wireless network antennas is out of the way of any reflective or signal blocking obstacles such as furniture, cabinets, mirrors, or even people.The Linksys Antenna Stand allows you to relocate your wireless networking device's current antennas, or better yet, the Linksys High Gain Antennas, to a location with clearer signal paths to the other devices in your wireless network.The Antenna Stand can be mounted up to 6 feet away from the wireless device.It comes with mounting slots to attach it to the ceiling, high on a wall, or it can just stand on a tall bookcase or shelf.Note that although the Antenna Stand's cable and connectors cause some loss to the wireless signal, effective placement of the antennas above signal obstacles can easily create a net gain in wireless communications range and reliability.

Buy Now

Click here for more information about Cisco-Linksys Antenna Stand for TNC Connectors AS2TNC

Read More...

Alfa 9dBi WiFi Booster SMA OMNI-Directional High-Gain Screw-On Swivel Antenna for Hawking - HWP54G, HWR54G and HWBA54G Review

Alfa 9dBi WiFi Booster SMA OMNI-Directional High-Gain Screw-On Swivel Antenna for Hawking - HWP54G, HWR54G and HWBA54G
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
Running speedtest.net to check data transfer speeds, there is only a slight speed gain using this booster antenna over the stock antenna supplied with my Hawking range extender. It works fine, it's as simple as unscrewing the stock antenna and screwing this unit on, but at least at the distance I am from the wireless router, I'm not sure it's worth the cost.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Alfa 9dBi WiFi Booster SMA OMNI-Directional High-Gain Screw-On Swivel Antenna for Hawking - HWP54G, HWR54G and HWBA54G

Replacing your WiFi antenna with This Alfa Antenna will significantly increase the range and strength of your WiFi signal. Our quality built omni-directional antenna is a direct replacement for the antenna that comes standard with your router, access point, VOIP device, or PCI card. Because it is omni-directional, no aiming is equired - it can send and receive WiFi in all directions. This Alfa antenna is stronger then the less powerful booster antennas offered by major manufacturers (Linksys HGA7S and HGA7T.) Installation is very easy - just twist off the factory antenna and twist on our Booster Antenna and you'll experience an instant jump in

Buy NowGet 65% OFF

Click here for more information about Alfa 9dBi WiFi Booster SMA OMNI-Directional High-Gain Screw-On Swivel Antenna for Hawking - HWP54G, HWR54G and HWBA54G

Read More...

8/20/2012

Belkin F5D6020 Wireless Notebook Network Card Review

Belkin F5D6020 Wireless Notebook Network Card
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
I did not have any problems setting this up on my notebook. I followed the directions (very carefully) and ShaaZamm! I was connected and walking all over the house. The cats thought I was nuts and my wife laughed at seeing me carrying the notebook outside, out the door and halfways across the street. Works for me. 8^)

Click Here to see more reviews about: Belkin F5D6020 Wireless Notebook Network Card

The Belkin wireless notebook network card works as a standalone to give you instant networking capabilities. The card slides easily into your laptop's PCMCIA slot, and sets up quickly with Belkin SOHO networking software. Used in conjunction with a wireless access point, the card lets you join your wireless network to your existing wired network.
Interoperable with any 802.11b wireless device, it uses the 802.11b wireless Ethernet standard to offer you a working range of up to 1,800 feet and speeds of up to 11 Mbps. This plug-and-play card works seamlessly with Windows 95B, 98, 2000, NT, Me, and XP systems. Now you can transfer files around the house or office--enjoying freedom from cables, along with all the advantages of a wired network.
The Belkin wireless notebook network card comes with a lifetime warranty and free, 24-hour technical support.

Buy Now

Click here for more information about Belkin F5D6020 Wireless Notebook Network Card

Read More...

Pogoplug Multimedia Sharing Device Review

Pogoplug Multimedia Sharing Device
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
I've been using pogoplug connected to a 250GB external hard drive for about a month now, and can say they werent kidding how simple this is. It took longer for me to find room around my desk to connect everything than logging into their site download a simple application and off i go. The application creates a virtual drive on your computer that allows you to use it as a normal drive connect straight to the pc. Although they do provide a software to monitor for folder changes to sync to your files i opted for a more robust software. I decided to use SyncBackPro to monitor any changes on folders and sync then from my pc to pogoplug and pogoplug to pc (along w/ many other features). This seems to do the trick nicely. If you have multiple drives connected to your pogoplug you can do active sync which will transfer the files to another hard drive for redundant backups.
The website [...] looks and works wonderfully. Its able to transcode your videos into HTML5 allowing you to view your videos anywhere and pretty much anything. The sharing option is fantastic when working on projects. Only downside is if you share a folder that other party (and given full access) can use up as much storage on your hard drive as they want. There currently is no way to limit how many gigs they can use. It would be best to have a extra hard drive for sharing only in case your sharing.
As a android user they do have a app on the marketplace which recently had a update that really improved upon it. Again since videos are HTML 5 you can view them easily. It does get little choppy on 3G but on wifi works perfectly. Only downside is that you can upload documents/images from your phone to your pogoplug.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Pogoplug Multimedia Sharing Device

Pogoplug's POGO-E02 multimedia sharing device lets you connect any external hard drive and then access and share your content over the internet. You have access to your content wherever you go, all files can be viewed, downloaded or streamed through any web browser. Access and share your content across multiple operating platforms; Pogoplug is compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux. Easily share content, including HD video and full resolution photos, with friends and family with no uploading. Sharing is as simple as sending an invitation through an automated email link. Pogoplug is also great for working professionals who need to share information with clients and partners. Allow others to view and download or give them full access, you can pick and choose who has access to what files and folders. You can even stream videos, music and photos directly to your iPhone, Blackberry, Droid and other mobile devices. Keeping up with friends and family is easier than ever, with a single click publish your selected photos, videos and more directly to social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Myspace. Installation takes less than 60 seconds and there are no monthly fees ever. Get plugged in today!

Buy NowGet 30% OFF

Click here for more information about Pogoplug Multimedia Sharing Device

Read More...