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NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge (WNHDE111) | 
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| Brand: Netgear
Category: CE
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $75.00
You Save: $24.99 (25%)
New (27) Used (2) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1520
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Modem: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.8 x 1.5
nv:Device Type: Wireless Access Point
Form Factor: Desktop
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11a
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11n
Wireless Data Transfer Rates: 300 Mbps
Wireless Network Configuration: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)
Wireless Network Configuration: Infrastructure
Security Protocols: 128-bit WEP
Security Protocols: 64-bit WEP
Security Protocols: WPA2
Security Protocols: WPA-PSK
Management: Web Based
10/100 Mbps Ports: 1
Ethernet: CAT6
Ethernet: CAT5e
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: WNHDE111
Model: WNHDE111
UPC: 606449054279
EAN: 0606449054279
ASIN: B00126V3EI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: This is a Brand new WNHDE111 factory sealed. NIB. Great for HD Streaming. If you have any questions please do ask. Thank You
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| Features:
| • | Creates a 5 GHz Wireless-N access point by connecting to an existing router/gateway | | • | More wireless channels, less interference and better connections using 5 GHz Wireless-N band | | • | Boosts wireless performance of notebooks with embedded Wireless-N | | • | Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of voice, video and gaming traffic | | • | Device measures 8.9 x 1.5 x 6.8 inches (WxHxD) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
 | The NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111 offers: - Use of the 5 GHz frequency for less interference.
- Wireless-N draft specifications for the fastest wireless data transfers.
- Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) that prioritizes voice, video, and gaming traffic.
|  | | The NETGEAR WNHDE111 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge lets you create a 5 GHz Wireless-N access point by simply connecting it to an existing router/gateway. The resulting wireless network lets you transfer data at the highest possible Wireless-N speeds, making it an ideal solution for network gaming and streaming HD videos. By utilizing patented metamaterial antenna technology, the WNHDE111 offers a speed and range far surpassing the older Wireless-G standard. 
By operating on the less crowded 5 GHz frequency, wireless connections are stronger and faster. View larger. | Easy Setup
Simply connect the WNHDE111 to your router/gateway. Setup is easily and securely done with a simple "Push 'N Connect" feature using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which eliminates the need to remember or input security password keys. The device automatically configures itself to access point or bridge mode depending on the type of Ethernet enabled device it connects to. You can easily extend your wireless network by purchasing more WNHDE111 units, or start with the NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit. Minimal Interference = Outstanding Performance
Most wireless devices today, such as Wi-Fi devices, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, microwaves, and baby monitors, operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency, creating a lot of traffic and interference. The WNHDE111, however, operates on the 5 GHz band, which has up to 23 free channels and avoids the interference from most other devices. The WNHDE111 complies with the latest Wireless-N draft specification for the fastest possible Wireless-N speeds. Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of voice, video and gaming traffic. It also supports wireless "ad-hoc" mode for wireless LAN peer-to-peer gaming and supports multicast point-to-multi-point HD video streaming. The WNHDE111 supports WiFi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), and 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption and is backed by a 1-year warranty. What's in the Box
WNHDE111 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge, stand, Ethernet cable, setup CD, power adapter, and warranty/support information card.
The WNHDE111 avoids interference from 2.4 GHz wireless devices. | 
Adding Wireless-N to your existing home network is simple. View larger. |
Product Description
The 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111 creates a 5 GHz Wireless-N access point by connecting to an existing router/gateway. It features more wireless channels, less interference and better connections using 5 GHz Wireless-N band and boosts performance of Wireless-N notebooks to highest possible Wireless-N speed. The Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of voice, video and gaming traffic.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 works well December 21, 2008
it works well. I gained some speed with it. But its range is no greater than my previouse wireless-G access point, maybe a little worse.
Works great (set up was more difficult than expected) December 2, 2008
This was my first experience with home networking and I feel I am just knowledgable enough about this to make myself dangerous.
I purchased this item to act as a bridge for my WNDR3300 and followed the instructions out of the box.
I struggled with the setup on this item for a number of days, but through some creative research by my brother, I was able to get the bridge up and running.
The encryption on my router was WPA and for whatever reason the bridge would connect to the router, but was not broadcasting the connection.
Once I switched the encryption to WEP, I was running within a few minutes. Now that I am connected to the internet I haven't experienced any problems and would definitely buy Netgear again should the need arise for an additional bridge.
 Use as a "wireless bridge" to wireless router: didn't work well September 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I currently own a Netgear WNR834B wireless router which is connected downstairs and wired to my desktop PC and cable modem. Upstairs I have a second desktop PC but no ethernet cable run, so I've been using a Netgear WN121T USB2.0 wireless adapter. With latest firmware upgrades this theoretically provides up to 300mbps connectivity, although I've gotten 243mbps at most per the connection wizard. Actual throughput between machines is typically 30-40mbps, which is terrific for a non-wired connection if you ask me. I know this doesn't sound even like 802.11g, but I've been using wireless devices for a long time and there's a big difference between "hardware rated speed" and "actual Windows throughput", using tools like DUMeter to measure objective speed.
This all works fine enough, except that fairly often after many hours of use (or when the temperature in the upstairs computer room rises) something goes south and I lose my connection. I believe it's the WN121T adapter rather than the WNR834B router because many of the other wireless networks I normally can also see in my area suddenly have disappeared. The only solution seems to be to shut down the upstairs PC and let things cool down.
Ok, this finally got so annoying that I decided to try something else. In particular I wanted to go with a wireless bridge (connected by ethernet cable to the gigabit network jack on my upstairs PC) rather than a wireless USB adapter. This has many advantages to me and I'd previously had a Linksys 802.11g wireless bridge that worked great. But of course I wanted an 802.11n wireless bridge, which are now commonly called "gaming adapters".
Enter my decision to settle on this WNHDE111 from Netgear, to go along with a new WNDR3300 Netgear wireless router. Theoretically these are good matches.
Well, both boxes were installed and became operational, except that connectivity speed between the two boxes was seemingly very very slow. Internet download speed (per DSL Reports) from the upstairs box was now 2/3 (6700kbps) what it was with my WN121T (9700kbps) on my 10mb cable modem service. Transfer speeds between my two PCs measured only 8mbps instead of the typical 35mbps I had with the WN121T.
Talking to the bridge's firmware, the claim was I had only a 30% signal strength (even though the box was in the same precise location as the WN121T sat at). With my WN121T I show typically 80%-100% (with the WNR834B configured at its maximum capable speed of 270mbps, which usually has a lower signal strength measurement than when configured for a max of only 130mbps).
I tried to move the bridge around to improve the signal strength and it went from a low of 20% to a high of 34%, but in no case did my inter-machine connection throughput improve. Very disappointing.
Then, it suddenly seemed to stop working. I had no connection, couldn't see the router through it, and couldn't even make contact with it using its IP address of 192.168.0.141 through which I'd communicated previously (and watched the signal strength meter). I pulled the power plug to reboot that way, but to no avail.
There's no reset button on the bridge, so if you can't talk to it you're dead. Thus not only did it not perform anywhere near what was expected (actually, I rate it DREADFUL for performance while it was working) but it apparently just died in some way and there was no way to kick it back to life (other than a replacement from Netgear, I guess).
I had upgraded firmware in both boxes to the latest available from Netgear, so in theory any complaints due to prior firware levels should not be relevant.
RMA time. Both boxes are going back on Monday. I'm back with the WNR834B and WN121T, and although I will have to deal with the occasional but significant connection losses and general nuisance issues with a USB network adapter, at least I get absolutely spiffy performance 99.9% of the time and that's what's important.
I recommend you AVOID the WNHDE111 if you're thinking of using it as I was, as a 100% dependable and reliable and FAST 802.11n "transparent" wireless bridge (to a wireless router) connected via ethernet cable to a desktop PC.
I can't imagine using this box for gaming or HD video, unless performance is greatly a function of distance and 80 feet and a few walls is NOT in your blueprint. Perhaps being very close to the router is crucial here, but it certainly shouldn't be... not with Netgear's claims.
 wireless access point July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This Netgear product does exactly what it is supposed to do, in a fairly uncomplicated way. I have set up hundreds of routers, switches, hubs, and wireless routers over the years. This one has just enough features to do the job, and be simple to set up.
When first connecting, it prompts you to check for new firmware, which is easily downloaded and installed. You have a switch on the back to select which type of device it is to be, in my case I needed a wireless Access Point. I plugged in a network cable from a nearby 4 port hub, which was plugged into a distant 8 port switch. I connected first though a network cable to set the security settings.
The customer's laptop, running Vista Ultimate, located the device, connected, prompted for security log-on, and that was it. My customer had a reliable connection, and could access the office network with her laptop anywhere throughout a 5000sf office (various walls, hallways, and rooms) We were using the 'N' band, WPA2 security with AES encryption. The signal was strong, and had no interference problems, even though we were in the middle of a large group of small independent offices.
Works Great May 21, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
While I wish these bridges had a few extra features and better admin applications, they work as advertised. I just plugged them in and had them working within minutes.
I set them up in the same room and saw data rates of 300Mbps. I then moved the bridge to its real destination, an airplane hangar in my backyard, and the signal strength is down to the 70% range and speed down to about 160Mbps, but my home LAN is still just 100 Mbps, so I'm very happy with it. I notice no difference from when I was working in the home connected directly to my home LAN with an Ethernet cable.
I have been using these devices for a couple months now and work on my computer in the airplane hangar all day long and the bridge is working flawlessly. My Internet and network access is just as good as it was when I was working in the home.
I also have a Replay TV in the airplane hangar and can watch recorded programs from another Replay TV in the house and that works just fine, and streaming video like that is a pretty high-volume network load.
These devices are working great and have allowed me to move my office out to the airplane hangar where it should be whereas with Wireless G before I was seeing data rates around 8Mbps which was not acceptable and prevented me from working where I needed to be.
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