Netgear Xeb1004 85Mpbs Switch With the NETGEAR XEB1004 Powerline Ethernet Switch Kit, you can extend your home network by turning any existing electrical outlet into a network connection for up to four Ethernet-enabled devices. Now you don't have to worry about long, tangled cables running through your house, or weak wireless signals. The Powerline switch will turn any electrical outlet into a network connection that will connect your game consoles, PCs, DVRs, network storage devices and more to your network. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout { height: 100 percent; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: 250px; } ul.callout { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; } h5.callout { text-align: center; } The NETGEAR XEB1004 Powerline Ethernet Switch Kit: * Lets you create a network connection anywhere you have an electrical outlet. * Creates a network compatible with Homeplug 1.0 Powerline devices. * Ensures secure transmission with data encryption. Create a network using existing electrical wiring in your home. View larger. See how a Powerline network works. Plug and Play Simplicity The XEB1004 Powerline Ethernet Switch Kit works with existing wireless or wired routers and gateways. Simply plug one of the Powerline adapters in a wall outlet next to your router, and a second included 4-port Powerline Adapter into a wall outlet next to the device you want to connect to the network, and you're ready to go. You can add more Powerline adapters to your network as necessary (the single unit is XE104.) There's no software to install, no passwords to remember, and no configuration whatsoever. And for the ultimate in convenience, the switch has easy-to-read icon LEDs for at-a-glance status information. The XEB1004 Powerline Ethernet Switch Kit is Homeplug 1.0 compatible, so you can create more networks by using other Homeplug 1.0 compatible Powerline devices, such as the NETGEAR XE104, XE103. Fast Performance For Streaming Video The XEB1004 Powerline Ethernet Switch Kit supports network speeds of up to 85 Mbps, fast enough for multiple video streams without any hiccups. You can use the adapter kit to connect computers, gaming consoles, Slingbox, digital video recorders, network attached storage, and other network devices that require high bandwidth. The data is encrypted as well to ensure privacy and security. The Powerline Kit is compatible with Windows Vista. To enable data encryption to ensure privacy and security, Windows Vista, XP, or 2000 is required. The NETGEAR XEB1004 Powerline Ethernet Switch Kit is backed by a 1-year warranty. What's in the Box Two 85 Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapters, 5-foot Ethernet cable, installation guide, setup CD, warranty card, support and information card.Includes One 1-port router adapter, One 4-port device adapter, 5-foot Ethernet cable; one year warranty. Supports network speeds of up to 85 Mbps; data is encrypted to ensure security. Ideal for networking game consoles, PCs, DVRs, NAS devices, and more. Works with existing wireless or wired routers and gateways; no software to install. Ethernet switch kit lets you extend your home network by turning any electrical outlet into a network connection.