NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge (WNHDE111)

NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge (WNHDE111)
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NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge (WNHDE111)
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Manufacturer: Netgear
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Model: WNHDE111
Color: Black
Product features:
  • Creates a 5 GHz Wireless-N access point by connecting to an existing router/gateway
  • More wireless channels, less interference and better connections using 5 GHz Wireless-N band
  • Boosts wireless performance of notebooks with embedded Wireless-N¿
  • Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of voice, video and gaming traffic
  • Device measures 8.9 x 1.5 x 6.8 inches (WxHxD)
  • Boosts wireless performance of notebooks with embedded Wireless
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Digital camera reviews of NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge (WNHDE111)

Digital camera Review: An excellent 5 GHz WAP.
Summary: 5 Stars

I purchased the WNHDE111 to replace my 6-year-old D-Link DWL-5000AP 802.11a WAP. Its Atheros SuperAG mode has provided my laptops with reliable and snappy 108 Mbps WiFi connectivity with a Linksys WPC51 802.11a/b card and my current TRENDnet TEW-501PC 802.11a/g card. While the D-Link supports 152 bit WEP, even with a complex 32 digit key it was still WEP and MAC filtering didn't offer much more comfort in the security department.

(Early on, D-Link touted updates "to be made available in the future" supporting WPA (and DHCP among others); these never materialized. I have on file email from their support informing me of no intention to release ANY updates and in no uncertain terms indicated they could care less.)

A few years ago, I had the only WiFi access point within several blocks of my house - smack dab in the middle of the Phoenix, AZ metroplex. Today, I can scan nine APs from my living room. I became uncomfortable having a so-so secure AP on the air, even if it was 5 GHz.

The WNHDE111 does not support SuperAG, so in the interest of advanced security I have 54 Mbps speed tops. This is a trade off I can live with using 802.11a connectivity until I decide to spring for a dual band 802.11n laptop adapter. I'm now warm and fuzzy using AES WPA2-PSK with a nice complex 16 digit key. And MAC filtering. Given that 5 GHz WiFi is "obsolete," chances are my WNHDE111 doesn't even show up on any of my neighbors' systems. I probably have the most secure WAP in the 'hood!

I can't vouch for functionality other than 802.11a. That meets all my expectations right now and even on low power, the WNHDE111 offers full bandwidth throughout my house and on my 1/3 acre property. Its close proximity to a TEW-430 802.11b/g AP presents no issues for either unit. Added bonuses are an additional RJ-45 port, a real on/off switch and a three position AP/Bridge/Auto switch.

The WNHDE111 has a splendid Web configuration interface with a sidebar loaded full of helpful information. All aspects of this WAP's feature set are highly configurable and the automatic firmware update worked without a hitch. My out-of-the-box v1.2.3_1.0.1 went to v1.2.7_1.0.1 in just a few minutes.

Based on the Atheros AR5133 radio and the MAC/baseband AR5415 chips, I would insist on nothing less than top performance in all phases of operation. Atheros has always delivered in that arena. My Netgear/Atmel ME-102 802.11b WAP went most of 7 years before failing and my Netgear/Zyxel RO-318 router has been plugging away for nine years 24/7. I'm trusting Netgear for this kind of reliability in this WNHDE111.

Summary of NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge (WNHDE111)

The WNHDE111 is a 5 GHz Wireless-N access point that connects to any existing router/gateway for more wireless channels, better connections, and less interference. Notebooks with embedded Wireless-N enjoy increased wireless performance. Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of voice, video and gaming traffic for seamless simultaneous task handling. Setup is made simple through plug-and-play, automatic configuration, while Push `N Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ensures an easy, secure Internet connection. Support of wireless ad-hoc mode enables wireless LAN peer-to-peer gaming and HD video streaming is provided by multicast point-to-multi-point support. Multiple bridge connection2 enables expanded wireless networking.
The NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111 offers:
  • Use of the 5 GHz frequency for less interference.
  • Wireless-N draft specifications for the fastest wireless data transfers.
  • Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) that prioritizes voice, video, and gaming traffic.
The NETGEAR WNHDE111 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge lets you create a 5 GHz Wireless-N access point by simply connecting it to an existing router/gateway. The resulting wireless network lets you transfer data at the highest possible Wireless-N speeds, making it an ideal solution for network gaming and streaming HD videos. By utilizing patented metamaterial antenna technology, the WNHDE111 offers a speed and range far surpassing the older Wireless-G standard.



By operating on the less crowded 5 GHz frequency, wireless connections are stronger and faster. View larger.
Easy Setup
Simply connect the WNHDE111 to your router/gateway. Setup is easily and securely done with a simple "Push 'N Connect" feature using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which eliminates the need to remember or input security password keys. The device automatically configures itself to access point or bridge mode depending on the type of Ethernet enabled device it connects to.

You can easily extend your wireless network by purchasing more WNHDE111 units, or start with the NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit.

Minimal Interference = Outstanding Performance
Most wireless devices today, such as Wi-Fi devices, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, microwaves, and baby monitors, operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency, creating a lot of traffic and interference. The WNHDE111, however, operates on the 5 GHz band, which has up to 23 free channels and avoids the interference from most other devices.

The WNHDE111 complies with the latest Wireless-N draft specification for the fastest possible Wireless-N speeds. Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of voice, video and gaming traffic. It also supports wireless "ad-hoc" mode for wireless LAN peer-to-peer gaming and supports multicast point-to-multi-point HD video streaming.

The WNHDE111 supports WiFi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), and 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption and is backed by a 1-year warranty.

What's in the Box
WNHDE111 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge, stand, Ethernet cable, setup CD, power adapter, and warranty/support information card.



The WNHDE111 avoids interference from 2.4 GHz wireless devices.


Adding Wireless-N to your existing home network is simple. View larger.



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