Duxbury Networking launches first 2-in-1 Netgear Powerline Network Extender

The Netgear XEPS103 2-in-1 Powerline Network Extender is available from Duxbury Networking.

This device allows for Netgear routers to be enabled for powerline networking by replacing the router's power adapter. Using powerline networking, connectivity can be extended throughout the home or office using conventional powerlines as a framework for high-speed Ethernet networking.

Powerline networking is an effective way of quickly rolling out a high-speed home or small office network," explains Graham Duxbury, managing director of Duxbury Networking.

"By using conventional powerlines, which are already installed, powerline Ethernet technology from Netgear establishes a network with speeds of up to 85Mbps."

He says powerline networking overcomes the problems associated with wireless networking that encounters obstructions with concrete walls and is also less cumbersome than traditional cabled networking, as no new wires need to be installed. Wireless and Ethernet cables can then be used as a 'last-inch' solution for extending the network.

The XEPS103 is compatible with other NETGEAR HomePlug 1.0 Powerline devices, says Duxbury. "And the space-saving Powerline Extender enables consumers to seamlessly extend secure home network connections from a wired or wireless router to any electrical outlet in the home. Its innovative 2-in-1 design replaces the router's existing power adapter and supplies both power to the router or gateway and an 85Mbps network extension, via Powerline."

Duxbury says the XEPS103 greatly reduces AC electrical outlet clutter without impacting on Ethernet performance. A kit version of the Network Extender (XEPSB103) is also bundled with NETGEAR's 85Mbps XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter.

The XEPS103 comes ready for simple plug-and-play installation, with a space-saving 2-in-1 design that reduces clutter by requiring only one plug to supply both power and a network extension. It also provides an Ethernet connection to one port of the router or gateway, thus extending a secure 14 or 85Mbps network connection to any electrical outlet.

Powerline networking is enjoying good traction in the market as consumers realise how easy and cost-effective it is to deploy," states Duxbury. "A network can quickly be established, providing connectivity to every room in the house or office - and now with the XEPS103, existing routers can easily be made compatible with powerline networking."

For more information on the Netgear XEPS103, contact Duxbury Networking on (011) 351 9800 or visit www.duxbury.co.za.