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NETGEAR - XE104 - Powerline 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet 4-port Switch - XE104NA

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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Netgear
Mfg Part#: XE104NA
UPC: 00606449041217
Buy.com Sku: 202003181
Item#: C523KH
Buy.com Sales Rank: 1751
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Turn Any Electrical Outlet into a Home Network Connection

The XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch delivers everything you need to extend the Internet to any room in your home without having to run new wires. Simply plug one XE104 into your router and another XE104 (up to 4 can be used) to any Ethernet-ready devices including a PC, a gaming console, Netgear's SC101 Storage Central, a Slingbox a DVR or Netgear's PS121 USB Print Server.

And, the XE104's attractive white casing blends easily into any home decor without consuming floor or desk space.

Never have to worry about a signal being lost among household interferences again. The fast 85 Mbps speed can transmit multiple video streams at once and without interruption.

Key Features

EASY: The XE104 wall-plugged Ethernet switch turns any power outlet into a 4-port home network connection. And, because there is no software to install, the XE104 is easy to set up.

Flexible: The XE104 switch extends your network to provide connections where wireless can't reach without the cost or hassle of running new wiring. Just plug the XE104 wall-plugged Ethernet switch directly into the wall outlet, and you're ready. The XE104 connects multiple devices to your network:

  • Game Consoles
  • Desktop PCs
  • Notebook PCs
  • Storage Central
  • SlingBox
  • Internet Routers

    Performance: The XE104 works with 2 or 3 prong standard 110 volt electrical outlets and is compatible with any standard 10 or 100Mbps Ethernet drive. The switch reaches data rates up to 85Mbps with other XE104 PowerLine devices. The XE104 4-port switch is ideal for setting up a LAN party in minutes.
     

  • Tech Specs
    Network Ports: 4 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports; One 85 Mbps PowerLine port
    PowerLine Standards: HomePlug compatible
    Power Supply: 85 -135@60Hz
    LEDs: Unit:Power; PowerLine:Link; Ethernet:Link/Activity
    Environmental Specs: Operating temperature: 0 -40 C (32 -104 F); Operating relative humidity: 10%to 90% non-condensing
    Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Part 15 Class B
    Power and Safety Regulations: UL Certified
    Typical Coverage: Up to 5000 square foot home
    Warranty: NETGEAR 1-year warranty
    System Requirements:
    For device connection: Available RJ-45 Ethernet port
    To enable encryption: Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP
    Package Content:
    XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch
    5-ft.(1.52) Ethernet cable
    Installation guide
    Resource CD
    Warranty card
    Support and information card

     
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    Customer Reviews
    Value 4.5
    Performance 4.5
    Ease of Use 5
    Overall Satisfaction 5
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    5 of 5 Instantly plug compatible with older units Wednesday, June 11, 2008
    Walt Brubaker from Las Vegas, NV  

    I have a set of 11-Meg Netgear XE102s (looks like a giant silver marshmallow) in my house. I replaced one of them with one of these 85-meg 4-port switches. It connected to the XE102s and worked within seconds. The reason for the change was so that I could plug in my Dishnetwork DVR and Slingbox from the TV area of the living room, without putting an Ethernet hub, power supply, and cables into an already overcrowded A/V rack. This did the job without fuss, in seconds. I also bought the refurb unit from Reforger, through Buy.com. No problems there and reforger.com is recommended.
     
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    5 of 5 Great product Thursday, April 26, 2007
    A customer from Montville, NJ  
    Having had some problems with performance on my wireless network, I picked up 2 of the XE104. It's a small footprint as it plugs directly into the outlet and has a 4 port switch. It might not work for all as it places the switch near the outlet. Also, plugging it into an extension cord or power strip can greatly reduce bandwidth. It did fix the problems that I was having with throughput, although I don't believe I get that close to the 85Mbps. I ended up picking up three more of these and have been very happy with their performance, and pulling the large number of devices off of my wireless network improved the throughput on my wireless network as well. Overall, I would definitely recommend this product.
     
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    5 of 5 Very Satisfied with X104 Monday, April 02, 2007
    Rich from Mountaintop, PA  
    Immediately after putting the two X104 switches online, it was obvious that the data rate transmission was practically the same as hard-wired ethernet rate and much faster than the Belkin powerline transmitter/receiver that I had been using. I needed another branch to the network, so purchased NetGear and it worked well and Buy.com was 40% less expensive than BestBuy. One precaution however, Belkin and NetGear are not compatible, so you will not be able to use both in the same wiring circuit.
     
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    5 of 5 Fantastic! Monday, October 23, 2006
    Sunil from Livonia, MI  
    Netgear XE104 is wired but works very well. Plus security protection. It gives you 85mbps+ speed anywhere in the house - guaranteed without any interruption
     
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    5 of 5 Very Happy Friday, October 13, 2006
    McGee from Whitehouse Station, NJ  
    Works as described. Fast connection. Didn't know I needed two, so bought another after the first one arrived. Only concern is to remember to unplug right before every lighting storm as you aren't supposed to use them with a surge protector (seems very risky to your computer equipment).
     
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    1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
     
    5 of 5 Excellent supplement for your wireless network Wednesday, September 13, 2006
    Andrew from New York, NY  
    I found this product to be every bit as good as Walter Mossberg said in his Wall Street Journal review: just a couple of easy connections, and your house or apartment's electrical wiring carries your broadband connection to places the wireless router can't reach. You need a minimum of two Netgear XE 104's, of course -- one at the router and one at the computer(s) you want to reach -- which isn't necessarily clear from the descriptions on-line. However, the simplicity of the setup and speed of the resulting connection have been exemplary for me.
     
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    5 of 5 Plug and go. Tuesday, September 12, 2006
    Joe from Honolulu, HI  
    I am a Mac person and plugged two of these units in one to my Airport Express and the other to my Airport Extreme. After resetting the Extreme and Express everything works great.
     
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    5 of 5 Fine Product Monday, September 11, 2006
    Bob J from Chicago  
    Well packed Works well Easy to install
     
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    5 of 5 This unit really works! Monday, September 11, 2006
    Carl Boyer from Honolulu, HI  
    For three years I've been unsuccessfully trying to consistently link the far corners of our 2 story condo using WiFi. The XE104NA accomplished the task by simply plugging a pair of them in, connecting one with the router and the other to the previously unreachable unit. Just plugged them in and it worked as advertised. Great product!
     
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    5 of 5 Just works. Monday, September 11, 2006
    xpkranger from Atlanta, GA  
    Worked right out of the box. Went through a large house with lots of electronic equipment. They should be sold in pairs, because you must have two for it to work. Worth the expense though if you just have to have something that functions fast and functions properly.
     
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    3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
     
    5 of 5 works like a charm Friday, August 04, 2006
    A Customer from chicago, il  
    got 2 of these instead of cutting up my walls to lay cable. they work great, shipped quick and the price is right.
     
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