NETGEAR XAVB1004 Home Theater Internet Connection Kit [Connect Multiple Ethernet-Enabled Entertainment Devices, 200Mbps, 4-Port Ethernet Switch]

It didn’t use to make much difference to most people whether or not they had an Ethernet port by their entertainment center. After all, why would they possibly want to hook up their TV or cable box to the Internet? Well, as most of us know, times have certainly changed in the world of home entertainment and more and more of us are taking advantage of things like Internet radio and streaming HD movies through high-speed Internet connections. The latest home theater networking hub from NETGEAR, the XAVB1004, will have you off and connected in no time.

NETGEAR today announced the availability of its latest powerline networking kit for turning electrical power outlets into high-speed Internet and home network connections. NETGEAR’s XAVB1004 Home Theater Internet Connection Kit makes it possible to connect multiple Ethernet-enabled entertainment devices (gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, HDTVs and media streaming set-top boxes) to the Internet and the home network simultaneously. Through a high-speed powerline connection of up to 200 Mbps, this powerline kit enables high-performance applications such as HD video streaming, Voice over IP (VoIP), Internet gaming and large file transfers to networked devices in the home theater.

The kit contains one Powerline AV Adapter with 4-port Ethernet Switch and one Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. This “no new wires” powerline technology enables customers to carry high-speed data network traffic on their existing electrical wiring using affordable, simple to install adapters. Additionally, advanced energy management capabilities provide automatic port- and device-level sleep modes as well as wake-on-activity functionality to reduce overall energy usage.

NETGEAR’s Home Theater Internet Connection Kit is perfect for anyone who wants to extend their home network range, especially those who use Internet-connected devices that demand high bandwidth. The Home Theater Internet Connection Kit eliminates the need to add an external switch for connecting additional devices to the network by integrating a 4-Port Fast Ethernet (10/100) switch. The product is also the first 4-port powerline switch to use the Intellon 6400 chipset, which provides higher performance than any existing 4-port powerline switch on the market.

NETGEAR’s XAVB1004 Home Theater Internet Connection Kit is now available worldwide through leading retailers, e-commerce sites and value-added resellers. The kit is backed by a one-year warranty and 24/7 technical support. The Home Theater Internet Connection Kit has an MSRP of $179.99.