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| Price | $121 to $180 at 18 stores | $99 to $179 at 19 stores | $67 to $79 at 7 stores | $108 to $130 at 17 stores | |
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| Average user rating | 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews | 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews | 2.5 stars out of 22 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 16 reviews |
| Release date | January 20, 2007 | July 08, 2006 | January 20, 2007 | January 01, 2005 | October 07, 2002 |
| The Bottom Line | The Linksys PLK200 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit is one of the easiest ways to set up and maintain a home network that's fast enough to stream HD video content, but it's a bit of a strain on the pocketbook. | Simple to set up and able to provide ample throughput, Netgear's Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters are a great solution for anyone who wants the benefits of home networking but doesn't want to rewire the entire house or mess with Wi-Fi. Be forewarned, though: it's not an inexpensive solution. | The Linksys PLK200 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit is one of the easiest ways to set up and maintain a home network that's fast enough to stream HD video content, but it's a bit of a strain on the pocketbook. | Netgear's wall-plugged wireless extender kit is one of the easiest means currently available for extending the reach of a wireless network. | The speediest and most space-conserving way yet to network through power lines. | Basic specs |
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| Routing Protocol | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
RIP-1 RIP-2 |
Info unavailable |
| Compliant Standards |
IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u |
HomePlug 1.0 IEEE 802.3 |
IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u |
HomePlug 1.0 IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g |
HomePlug 1.0 IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u |
| Features | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Routing 56-bit encryption DHCP support E-mail alert Content filtering NAT support |
Hardware encryption |
| Network / Transport Protocol | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
PPPoE TCP/IP |
TCP/IP |
| Form Factor |
External |
External |
External |
External |
External |
| Data Link Protocol |
Ethernet Fast Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) |
HomePlug 1.0 Ethernet Fast Ethernet |
Ethernet Fast Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) |
IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g |
HomePlug 1.0 Ethernet Fast Ethernet |
| Device Type |
Bridge |
Bridge |
Bridge |
Wireless access point |
Bridge |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in |
Info unavailable |
5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in |
3 in x 8.7 in x 6.5 in |
Info unavailable |
| Frequency Band | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
2.4 GHz |
Info unavailable |
| Data Transfer Rate |
100 Mbps |
200 Mbps |
100 Mbps |
54 Mbps |
14 Mbps |
| Voltage Required | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
( 60 Hz ) |
| Packaged Quantity | Info unavailable |
2 |
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