Netgear's Home Theater Internet Connection Kit spreads content on power lines
Not so fond of those wireless streaming solutions? Unable to strew Ethernet cables all across your abode for fear of an SO beating? Fret not, as Netgear's now-shipping Home Theater Internet Connection Kit has you covered. The $179.99 bundle consists of an XAVB1004 Powerline AV Ethernet switch and a single Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (XAV101) to get you started; just connect your web-ready wares to these adapters via Ethernet, and connect said adapters to your home's vast array of power outlets. It's magic, really.[Via HotHardware]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
TrueEddie @ Aug 12th 2009 9:41AM
I recently switched to Ethernet over power line and I have to say I'm loving it! I grew tired of the inconsistency of wireless.
Randall Lind @ Aug 12th 2009 10:32AM
Netgear sucks I had a router that wouldn't allow me to ttransfer 100mb files or larger from PC to Laptop. It kept losing the stream it said.
I hooked up my Linksys wrt54g no more issues.
sandfarmer @ Aug 12th 2009 12:28PM
They are having DNS "issues" with their product line and ya know how timely they are at releasing FW updates. NOT!
Until recently, I never had a problem. But now looking for alternatives other than Linksys (Cisco's Crap line) and Netgear (now just crap).
JeffDM @ Aug 12th 2009 12:16PM
Is running Cat 5e/6 really that hard? I realize you can't always do it, such as in a rental arrangement or certain methods of construction. As it is, I have enough stuff hanging off outlets and power strips, I don't need more. And yeah, I'm not hot on Netgear.
badbob001 @ Aug 12th 2009 12:17PM
How is this home theater related? Looks like they just re-packaged one of the adapters into a black case, which I guess makes it fit aesthetically better on a home theater shelf. I was expecting this to distribute hdmi but it's just re-marketing of an existing product.
Griffon @ Aug 12th 2009 2:52PM
PTHTHT somebody wake me up when they have reliable cross switch transfers and it's 19.95 for a six pack.