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Set-up was very straight forward and it works seamlessly with our Netgear wireless router and 460N Sony Blu-ray DVD. NetFlix downloads workm great with out interruption.
I've pushed it to its limits, using multiple large HD videos on my home server (one of which came from a PAL DVD) and making it fast-forward, rewind, and jump back and forth at different speeds: it behaves just like a DVD would if it were in the player, with no hiccups or freezes waiting on the network to catch up. I use this device specifically for my PS3 because the built-in wireless connection on the PS3 is too slow to properly stream high-resolution media, and my physical connection to the Internet is too far away from the PS3 to use a cable. I can't wait to try gaming.If you have an older Wireless Router that's not N-speeds, this pair will give that router N-speed access for all the devices on your network. The way this product is designed, it's actually just a bundle of two identical Access Points (APs). 5) Press the button on the front of the first adapter, then step over to the second adapter and press the button on it.Within less than a minute, they locked on to each other and were ready to go. They find each other, handshake, and all is good--easy as pressing a button (details below).I've not logged a ton of hours on the Netgear yet, but here's what I can tell you:- My neighborhood is drowning in a ridiculous number of wireless networks of all types. Make sure the switch on the back of it is set to "Auto" 2) Connect the other adapter to your device (in my case, the PS3) but don't plug it in or turn it on.
This setup is designed to dedicate the unit that is connected on my PS3 to the unit that is connected to the Router--in effect, this means ignores all the outsiders. When you plug the second one into another device (such as my console), it says, "I am a Bridge" and starts looking for the first. It can be secured to prevent nosy neighbors from tapping it as well.- Many people who bought the unit earlier had lots of problems with signal strength. What this means in my case is that my LinkSys WRT610N gives variable-speed access to anything I want it to, up to N.
It's been a long time coming, getting everything *just so* on my home network, and the Netgear WNHDEB111 - 100NAS Wireless N Access Point has been a perfect finishing touch. Make sure the switch on the back of it is set to "Auto" 3) Plug in the first adapter and turn it on. 4) Plug in the second adapter and turn it on. Amazing. I used this unit out of the box, with no need for firmware updates, and I have a strong signal with no dropouts. If you have a newer N router, the Netgear does a nice job of mapping around it. However these APs are smart: when you plug the first one into your Router, it says, "I am an Access Point" and starts sending out a signal. The additional AP can take a slower device and give it a nice fast upgrade that is easy to use.
I am pleased to say that the problem appears to be fixed: my wireless signal has to cross the house, pass through 2 walls, a floor and my TV, and ignore the 5N band I already have on my router in order to get to the PS3, tuning out the neighbors along the way. - Setup really was one of the simplest things I've ever had to do: 1) Connect one adapter to your router but don't plug it on or turn it on. As an added bonus, both devices have a second Ethernet plug, allowing you to physically connect a second device if you wish. Then I have a high-speed 5N network for my newest machines.and thanks to the Netgear, I have an entirely separate high-speed channel that can stream to my TV uninterrupted and with no traffic.
Maybe its me, I had a difficult time getting this to work, once working it was great. I have one acting as an AP and the other connected to direct tv receiver and to media center computer, the direct tv receiver works flawlessly but the computer connection is lost every time it is booted and the 2 WNHDEB111 need to be rebooted for the computer to connect to the internet but no problems with the direct tv. So my conclusion is just to connect the tv and not the media center through the AP.
I consider myself fairly computer literate but after following the directions I wasn't able to get the two units properly communicating with each other. My reason for purchasing this product was to provide connectivity with our wireless network for our Direct TV receiver. A call to tech support was able to remedy this and now the system works perfectly for my needs. I had looked at several products but only a few (including this one) advertised that they would work with a Macintosh computer network. The installation instructions consist of a single sheet of paper printed on two sides. What I don't understand is why the company won't spend a few extra dollars to provide clear and concise installation instructions which would allow them to reduce the tech support payroll. Oh well.
I can't find the web site but one really good one did comparisons for different distances and thru walls and floors. It was tested to be faster than the powerline ethernet adapters. I first got the Netgear WNDR3700. I picked the 3700 because it had 5 GHz. Directions aren't straight forward but once you understand that all one has to do is push a button on the B111 then push one on 3700, they automatically sync up. The 3700 replaced a 2.4 Ghz D-Link G router. I bought the pair to use with my HDTV.
Have streamed HD and regular movies from Netflix with no problems. I chose this because it is much faster than the older 3300 version and a little bit faster than LinkSys WRT610N. I used one WNHDEB111 as a bridge to a Panasonic Plasma G10 in the bedroom (thru 1 wall about 20 ft away) and used the other as a bridge to a Sony 46z5100 LCD in my living room (thru 1 wall about 45 ft away). The D-Link was very complicated to set up a couple years ago but the Netgear following directions exactly on when to power on/off and disconnect, Netgear router was easy and worked first time. All this leads up to my choice for WNHDEB111. Setup was also very easy. Easiest network setup I've ever had.
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