NETGEAR EXPRESS EVA9100 User Manual
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Digital Entertainer Express EVA9100 User Manual
Fine-Tuning Your Experience
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v1.0, September 2009
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Broadband Internet
Your Internet connection speed is determined by your Internet Service Provider, as well as the
connection speed of the sites to which you connect, and general Internet traffic. ADSL and
cable modem connections are asymmetrical, meaning they have a lower data rate to the
Internet (upstream) than from the Internet (downstream). A typical residential ADSL or cable
modem connection provides a downstream throughput of about 1 to 3 megabits per second
(Mbps). Newer technologies such as ADSL2+ and Fiber to the Home (FTTH) increase the
connection speed to tens of Mbps.
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Wireless
Current-generation 802.11n wireless routers such as the NETGEAR WNR854T RangeMax
NEXT Wireless-N Router provide wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using
technology called multiple input, multiple output (MIMO). MIMO uses multiple antennas to
transmit multiple streams of data. The use of multiple (internal) antennas also provides
excellent range and coverage. With the introduction of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption
and authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong.
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Powerline
For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant, consider
networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products
delivers up to 200 Mbps to any power outlet and connects to your devices and network using
standard Ethernet cables.
Data transmissions are encrypted for security, and you can configure an individual network
password to prevent neighbors from connecting.
The Powerline HD family of products can coexist on the same network with older-generation
XE family products or HomePlug 1.0 products, but they are not interoperable with these older
products.
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Wired Ethernet
As Gigabit Ethernet ports become common on newer computers, wired Ethernet remains a
good choice for speed, economy, and security. Gigabit Ethernet can extend up to 100 meters
with twisted-pair wiring of Cat 5e or better. A wired connection is not susceptible to
interference, and eavesdropping would require a physical connection to your network.
Note: You need at least two Powerline HD adapters to make this type of connection
in your network.