Netgear has announced an exciting Wireless-N network solution: the WNHDE111 Wireless-N Bridge, included in the WNHDEB111 Networking Kit. This kit focuses on not only the high-demand online gamer, but also those with high definition media streaming needs. The device was an honoree for "Best of Innovations" in the Home Networking category at CES 2008, along with five additional Netgear products.

The bridge will connect to any existing router or gateway in your home, and will enable ultra fast Wireless-N speeds. It utilizes the 5 GHz Wireless-N band so users will have less interference from Bluetooth devices, microwave ovens, baby monitors, and others It also offer more wireless channels (up to 23 free channels) and higher quality connections. Setup of the WNHDE111 is easy - just "Push 'N' Connect" using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature.

The device will automatically configure itself to access point or bridge mode. Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures that your games will be lag-free and your HD streams will be jitter-free!

For hard-core gamers, this powerhouse delivers. It's compatible with Xbox, PlayStation, and Wii. In addition, the bridge supports wireless "ad-hoc" mode - which will allow wireless LAN peer-to-peer gaming.

For the expert HD video aficionado, this kit is also an excellent choice. Supported devices include the TiVo HD, Slingbox, digital set-top boxes, Netgear's Digital Entertainer HD, Apple TV, network attached storage (NAS) drives, and more. You can also connect Wireless-N notebooks, or notebooks with dual-band Wireless-N adapters. It also supports multicast point-to-multi-point HD video streaming.

Features of the WNHDE111 Wireless-N Bridge

• Super-fast file transfers at the highest available Wireless-N speeds
• Connects to any existing router or gateway
• Simple "Push 'N' Connect" using WPS
• Supports wireless "ad-hoc" mode for wireless LAN peer-to-peer gaming
• Supports multicast point-to-multi-point HD video streaming
• Automatically configures to access point or bridge mode

System Requirements

• Broadband (cable, DSL) router ot gateway with built-in DHCP server
• 5 GHz draft 802.11n and/or 5.0 GHz 802.11a wireless adapter (alternatively, an Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer)
• Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000 or
• Mac OS, Unix, or Linux
• Internet Explorer 5.0, Netscape 4.7, or higher

Standards

• IEEE802.11n draft specification, IEEE 802.11a, 5.0 GHz

  

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 225.5 x 172 x 39 mm each unit
• Weight: 1.2 lbs (.56 kg) each unit

Ease of Use

• Preconfigured to securely connect to each other
• Auto-configures in AP or bridge mode based on type of Ethernet enabled device it connects to
• Easy secured setup with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS
• Smart Wizard simplifies setup bu automatically detecting and configuring your devices

Security

• WPS, Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK)
• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit, 128-bit encryption

Warranty

• Netgear 1-year warranty

Package Contents

• Two (2) 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridges (WNHDE111)
• Two (2) Stands
• Two (2) Ethernet Cables
• Setup CD
• Two (2) 12V, 1.0A power adapters, localized to country of sale
• Warranty/support information card