Netgear is now shipping its 200Mbps powerline broadband products in Australia: providing the kind of throughput that WiFi can't offer and which is needed for distributing high definition video signals around a home.
They simply plug into a powerpoint and the computer, printer or other device is connected with an ethernet cable.
The product is the HDX101 Powerline HD 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter which retails for $229, or you can buy a pair for $429. According to Netgear, "The HDXB101 enables simple plug and play installation, with built-in QoS to support video streaming and non-stuttering VoIP. Configurable QoS is also accessible to advanced users and encrypted security protects the network from hackers."
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Tracking the telecoms industry since 1989, Stuart has been awarded Journalist Of The Year by the Australian Telecommunications Users Group (twice) and by the Service Providers Action Network. In 2010 he received the 'Kester' lifetime achievement award in the Consensus IT Writers Awards and was made a Lifetime Member of the Telecommunications Society of Australia. He was born in the UK, came to Australia in 1980 and has been here ever since.
