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802.11g Wireless Networking

By mrHTN – HTN Guru from Orlando, FL
Aug 15 2007 09:05 pm

Netgear WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router

Netgear WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router

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  • RangeMax adjusts to the interference and physical barriers in your home, and delivers up to 500,000 square feet of coverage
  • RangeMax is 100% compatible with your existing 802.11b/g products
  • Switch and Router capabilities
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps (100BaseTX)
  • Wireless Ethernet – 108 Mbps IEEE802.11g with RangeMax
  • Wireless Ethernet – 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Ethernet – 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b
  • Wireless Security Features: 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA
  • Interfaces:

Buffalo Technology Wireless-G High Speed Wireless Router

Buffalo Technology Wireless-G High Speed Wireless Router

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  • Push-button switch allows the ability to change from a router to a bridge
  • Router Mode shares a cable or DSL connection with multiple wired or wireless devices
  • Bridge Access Point Mode quickly adds wireless access to an existing LAN
  • Access Point, Bridge, Switch, and Router capabilities
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps (100BaseTX)
  • Wireless Ethernet – 108 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Ethernet – 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Security Features: 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, PSK, AES
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D-Link WBR-2310 RangeBooster G Wireless Router

D-Link WBR-2310 RangeBooster G Wireless Router

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  • The RangeBooster G Router’s active firewall offers total network protection from unauthorized access by online intruders and malicious attacks using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) technology
  • Wireless router capabilities
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps (100BaseTX)
  • Wireless Ethernet – 108 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Ethernet – 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Security Features: 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, PSK
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Linksys WirelessG Broadband Router with SRX200

Linksys WirelessG Broadband Router with SRX200

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  • By overlaying the signals of two Wireless-G compatible radios, the “Multiple In, Multiple Out” (MIMO) technology effectively doubles the data rate. MIMO actually uses these reflections to increase the range and reduce “dead spots” in the wireless coverage area.
  • Access Point, Switch, and Router capabilities
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps (100BaseTX)
  • Wireless Ethernet – 108 Mbps IEEE802.11 Pre-N
  • Wireless Ethernet – 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Security Features: 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
  • Interfaces:

Netgear WGT624 Router

Netgear WGT624 Router

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  • A Smart Wizard gets you up and running in five clicks or less by automatically detecting the ISP connection type and reducing setup errors
  • Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps (100BaseTX)
  • Wireless Ethernet – 108 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Ethernet – 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Ethernet – 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Security Features: 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, PSK
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Switches

By mrHTN – HTN Guru from Orlando, FL
Aug 15 2007 08:08 pm

Netgear – GS105 – 5-Port 1000Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch

Netgear - GS105 - 5-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch

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  • Gigabit Ethernet Switch lets you build a system that provides a dedicated, auto-sensing 1000, 100, or 10Mbps connection
  • Supports PC, Macintosh or Linux operating systems
  • Gigabit Ethernet – 1000 Mbps (1000BaseTX)
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps (100BaseTX)
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D-Link DGS-2208 8-port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch

D-Link DGS-2208 8-port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch

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  • 8-port Gigabit Switch supports Quality of Service (QoS) that improves the delivery of time-sensitive applications such as voice, video, and gaming traffic
  • Comes with wall mount kit
  • Gigabit Ethernet – 1000 Mbps (1000BaseTX)
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps (100BaseTX)
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Linksys EZXS16W EtherFast 16-Port Workgroup Switch

Linksys EZXS16W EtherFast 16-Port Workgroup Switch

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  • 16 auto-sensing ports operate in half-and full-duplex modes
  • The EtherFast 10/100 Desktop Switch’s advanced store-and-forward packet switching ensures optimal data transfer
  • Auto-partitioning feature will protect your PCs from downed network lines.
  • Supports signal regeneration to ensure data integrity, while data-collision control and incoming frame retiming ensure that none of your data will be lost
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps (100BaseTX)
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D-Link 24-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

D-Link 24-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

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  • Utilizes an 8.8 Gbps switch fabric and support for 8,000 Mac addresses
  • The DES-3226 supports port trunking with up to 8 trunk groups. Each trunk group can support up to (8) 10/100 links or (2) Gigabit links can be combined together to create a multi-link load-sharing connection.
  • Gigabit Ethernet – 1000 Mbps (1000BaseTX)
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps (100BaseTX)
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Powerline Networking

By mrHTN – HTN Guru from Orlando, FL
Aug 15 2007 07:39 pm

Netgear Powerline HD Enet Adapter Kit

Netgear Powerline HD Enet Adapter Kit

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  • Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge allows a way to bring the Internet to every room in your home.
  • It plugs into an electrical outlet and uses your existing electrical wiring to allow your entire household access to your cable/DSL connection.
  • Doesn’t consume any additional electricity or induce power surges in any of your other electronic devices.
  • Allows simultaneous shared Internet access across existing 110V Electrical OutletsWorks with 2 & 3 prong standard 110 volt electrical outlets56-Bit DES Encryption network ensures privacy and securityTransfers data at speeds up to 14mbps
  • Ethernet – 10 Mbps Twisted Pair (10BaseT)
  • Interfaces:

Iogear Powerline Ethernet Networking Kit with 2 Homeplug Wall Mount Bridge

Iogear Powerline Ethernet Networking Kit with 2 Homeplug Wall Mount Bridge

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  • Powerline Networking Kit allows you to network your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house – the electric powerlines
  • This kit can be used to network two computers with a 10/100BaseT adapter through powerlines
  • Doesn’t consume any additional electricity or induce power surges in any of your other electronic devices.
  • 56-bit DES encryption
  • HomePlug Powerline Specifications 1.0, offers up to 14Mbps bandwidth and is less prone to interference from other RF sources
  • Ethernet – 10 Mbps Twisted Pair (10BaseT)
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps Two-Pair (100BaseTX)
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Linksys PLEBR10 Powerline To Ethernet Bridge

Linksys PLEBR10 Powerline To Ethernet Bridge

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  • The PowerLine Bridge is ideal for users who already have a router. It can be plugged into an Ethernet port on a router to equip a network with power line capabilities and take advantage of the router’s features.
  • The PowerLine Bridge can also plug directly into a cable or DSL modem to allow Internet access and data transfer rates up to 14Mbps over home powerlines.
  • Doesn’t consume any additional electricity or induce power surges in any of your other electronic devices.
  • Ethernet – 10 Mbps Twisted Pair (10BaseT)
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps Two-Pair (100BaseTX)
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Find more Powerline Networking devices here

Print Servers

By mrHTN – HTN Guru from Orlando, FL
Aug 14 2007 09:57 pm

Linksys 802.11G MF Print Server USB

Linksys 802.11G MF Print Server USB

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  • Connect a USB printer directly to a network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print sharing.
  • Compatible with most USB multifunction printers, and allows full access to printing, faxing, scanning, and copying functions.
  • Connect directly to your network by 10/100 Ethernet cable, or wirelessly at up to 54 Mbps via Wireless-G. The wireless option lets you put your printer wherever you want to, without having to run cables.
  • Wireless Ethernet – 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps Two-Pair (100BaseTX)
  • Ethernet – 10 Mbps Twisted Pair (10BaseT)
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D-Link DP-300U Print Servers 2 Parallel and 1 USB Port

D-Link DP-300U 10/100 Print Servers 2 Parallel and 1 USB Port

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  • Connect a USB or parallel port printer directly to a network.
  • DP-300U also supports all major network Operating Systems and protocols.
  • Ethernet – 10 Mbps Twisted Pair (10BaseT)
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Netgear 1-PORT USB Mini Print Server (PS121)

Netgear 1-PORT USB MINI PRINT SERVER

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  • If a cluster of 3 or more PCs seeks to be attached to a single printer, the NETGEAR PS121 USB Print Server can allow them to access that printer quickly and easily.
  • Compact size saves valuable desk space, allowing the PS121 to be tucked into a convenient space
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps Two-Pair (100BaseTX)
  • Ethernet – 10 Mbps Twisted Pair (10BaseT)
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Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4 port Switch

Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4 port Switch

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  • Connect a USB printer directly to your network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print serving chores
  • PrintServer includes a 4-port 10/100 switch, so you can easily add more devices to your network.
  • Ethernet – 100 Mbps Two-Pair (100BaseTX)
  • Ethernet – 10 Mbps Twisted Pair (10BaseT)
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Sharp Aquos LC37GP1U 37-inch 1080p AQUOS LCD Flat Panel HDTV

By mrHTN – HTN Guru from Orlando, FL
Aug 07 2007 09:49 pm
Sharp Aquos LC37GP1U 37-inch 1080p AQUOS LCD Flat Panel HDTV
Sharp Aquos LC37GP1U 37-inch 1080p AQUOS LCD Flat Panel HDTV

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  • 1080p display
  • Inputs:
  • Digital audio optical output
  • 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • 6ms response time
  • 176º(H)/176º(V) viewing angle
  • 450nit brightness
  • Vyper Drive game mode eliminates any perceptible lag between the video game and the TV
  • A built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM digital tuner used to receive standard and high definition broadcast signals as well as unencrypted digital cable signals

Sony KDL-46XBR4 46-inch BRAVIA XBR series LCD Flat Panel HDTV

By mrHTN – HTN Guru from Orlando, FL
Aug 07 2007 09:34 pm

Sony KDL-46XBR4 46-inch BRAVIA XBR series LCD Flat Panel HDTV

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  • 1080p display
  • Inputs:
  • Digital audio optical output
  • Motionflow 120 Hz with Full HD high frame rate capability. Motionflow doubles the amount of frames from 60fps to 120fps.
  • 2,000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • x.v.Color allows increased color range.
  • 176ºHorizontal viewing angle
  • 10-bit color processor and 10-bit display
  • BRAVIA Engine PRO upconverts all interlaced and progressive video signals including HD signals directly to 1080p
  • A built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM digital tuner used to receive standard and high definition broadcast signals as well as unencrypted digital cable signals

Samsung LN-T4061F 40-inch 1080p LCD Flat Panel HDTV

By mrHTN – HTN Guru from Orlando, FL
Aug 07 2007 09:32 pm
Samsung LN-T4061F 40-inch 1080p LCD Flat Panel HDTV

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  • 1080p display
  • Inputs:
  • Digital audio optical output
  • 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • 8ms response time
  • 178º(H)/178º(V) viewing angle
  • 16 bit color processing
  • 550nit brightness
  • Wall mount compatible
  • A built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM digital tuner used to receive standard and high definition broadcast signals as well as unencrypted digital cable signals

Samsung HP-T4264 42-inch 720p Plasma HDTV

By mrHTN – HTN Guru from Orlando, FL
Aug 07 2007 09:30 pm
Samsung HP-T4264 42-inch 720p Plasma HDTV
Samsung HP-T4264 42-inch 720p Plasma HDTV

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  • 720p display
  • Inputs:
  • Digital audio optical output
  • 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • 60,000 hour panel life
  • Anti Burn-in Technology
  • Natural True Color with 18 bit processing
  • A built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM digital tuner used to receive standard and high definition broadcast signals as well as unencrypted digital cable signals