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Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wireless Adapter

Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wireless Adapter

Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wireless Adapter: 4.5 stars; ( 89 reviews)

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Item: 865869
Model: WNCE2001-100NAS

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Stereo sound on the go from a fun, pocket-sized speaker.

Wirelessly connects networked home theater devices such as Xbox 360®, PS3™, TiVo®, VUDU, Blu-ray player, Internet TVs, Printers to your home network.

Works with any network enabled device
Powered by any USB port, avoids an additional power outlet
Avoid long stringing cables. Freedom to place your home entertainment center anywhere and still connect to the Internet
Compact design provides space-saving placement on your HDTV
Push `N' Connect secures

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wireless Adapter

4.4

(based on 89 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to set up (47)
Fast (46)
Reliable connection (43)
Secure connection (34)
Fast connection (31)

Cons

Difficult to install (3)
Difficult to set up (3)
Slow connection speed (3)
Unreliable connection (3)

Best Uses

Home network (46)
High-end multimedia (18)
Small networks (12)
Gaming (8)
Large networks (6)

- Reviewer Profile:
- High bandwidth user (44), Frequent user (18), Low bandwidth user (11), Heavy duty user (9), Infrequent user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (80), Business (8)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (30), Mac (4), Other (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

Quick and easy setup-less than 5 minutes

I bought this to connect an XBOX 360 to my home wireless router. This is a very small device which is easily hidden out of sight behind your equipment. Since I have my home ...Read complete review

I bought this to connect an XBOX 360 to my home wireless router. This is a very small device which is easily hidden out of sight behind your equipment. Since I have my home wireless router setup with security, I first had to connect this adapter to my laptop. Setup was really quick and easy. As the instructions state, you must disable the wireless on your computer first before attempting to connect to your network. After the adapter "finds" your network, just add in your security passphrase, disconnect it from your computer, and then connect it to the device you want to connect to your router. I was impressed by the ease of setup and have used this to play online games and stream movies from Netflix on my system. I highly recommend this adapter!

Most Liked Negative Review

Challenge Getting Started

I was a challenge getting the device to work. The packaging does not provide any customer support information. I had just purchaced the internet adapter. I had issues with setting it up on my computer. The package did not provide any customer service telephone numbers or an website that I could refer to for help. Additionally, when I found NETGEARS website, I called the customer service # and the recording gave direction for presales, distributor, and premium services but it did not have a selection for help within the product warranty period. I had to select presales to get help. It was very time consuming to go through the voice response systems several times and having to select the WRONG option to get help. Go figure! I did get the device hooked up with the help of A representative who was outstanding but as a company they need to work on communicating support channels to new customers by providing the correct telephone numbers on the packaging and also change the voice prompt system to include support within the warranty or recent purchases.

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 89 customers

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4/7/2012

5.0

Netgear Scores Again with this Genie Gem

By Steve Walker "Computer Guru"

from Santa Barbara

About Me High bandwidth user

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fast Connection Speed
Reliable connection

Cons

Best Uses

Home network
Large Networks
Small Networks

Comments about Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wireless Adapter:

Very small package, well thought out
and super reliable

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4/3/2012

5.0

I would by this product again and again

By BOB

from LANGHORNE PA.

About Me High bandwidth user

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fast
Fast Connection Speed
Reliable connection
Secure Connection

Cons

Best Uses

Home network

Comments about Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wireless Adapter:

netgear has good products

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3/20/2012

1.0

Disappointing

By Joe Fixit

from Allentown PA

About Me High bandwidth user

Pros

Cons

Difficult To Set Up
Slow Connection Speed

Best Uses

Comments about Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wireless Adapter:

So Slow was not worth it.

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3/6/2012

4.0

Solves USB1 signal problems

By default

from Baywood Park, Ca.

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fast
Fast Connection Speed
Reliable connection
Secure Connection

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wireless Adapter:

Using the product as a wireless router bridge.
Older computers with USB1 are not fast or agile enough to establish and maintain a wifi connection at the edge of the wireless router's range. Using the more reliable ethernet connection provides a solid connection. Also, the inclusion of a wall wart (ac adapter for you young urban types) solves the problem of the near lack of voltage supply at the USB1 port. It works. You have a winner.
Gary

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2/21/2012

5.0

Works Great !

By Terbo1

from PA

About Me High bandwidth user

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fast
Fast Connection Speed
Reliable connection
Secure Connection

Cons

Best Uses

Home network

Comments about Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wireless Adapter:

Good product for the cost - works great and setup in 5 minutes. Hard wire would be best but not as easy in my case

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2/15/2012

4.0

Great product

By logcabin

from nampa, id

About Me High bandwidth user

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fast

Cons

Best Uses

Home network

Comments about Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wireless Adapter:

Very good product

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Q:
Will this boost my WiFi signal if I use it for my ps3
Asked on 11/29/2011 by Anonymous
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  A:
  To boost your WiFi signal, you must contact your internet service provider. This adapter will only connect your devices to your exsisting network.
  Answered on 12/14/2011 by Darlene S from Staples
Q:
can i use this wireless adapter to connect my wireless printer to my router so that all my computers can print to it?
Asked on 10/5/2011 by Anonymous
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  A:
  This should work with any device that has an ethernet (LAN) port.
  
  If your printer is wireless you should be able to set up your computers to print to it automatically. As long as the computers you are printing off of is connected to the network. I would suggest calling the manufacturer of the printer to get assistance with connecting your wireless printer to your network.
  Answered on 10/11/2011 by Kayla T. from Staples
Q:
Does this allow me to connect wireless devices to it, or only wired? I want to get something to allow me to use wireless in the back of my house, where my router isn't reaching too well.
Asked on 8/11/2011 by kris the not too technical
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Q:
I have only very basic knowledge about tech stuff. Can someone please help? Can I use this product to wirelessly connect my Directv receiver box to the internet? The receiver box is upstairs and my modem/router is downstairs so I can't run an ethernet cable all the way. Do I connect this device to my directv receiver box upstairs via a short ethernet cable and leave it next to the receiver and then it will provide the connection to the modem/router wirelessly? I just want to make sure I understand correctly what this product does and if it is what I need. Thank you to anyone who can provide me more info!
Asked on 8/7/2011 by Keira17
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- A:
  This device will allow you to connect any Ethernet-ready device to a wireless home network. You will need to have an operational WiFi network for the device to be able to connect to the internet. Simply plug in the Ethernet cable, attach the power and you're good to go!
  Answered on 8/10/2011 by Anonymous from None
Q:
can i use the adapter to connect my xbox360 to xboxlive because i dont want to spend $70 on a xbox360 adapter that is only compatible with the console?
Asked on 7/28/2011 by Anonymous
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  A:
  Unfortunately you would not be able to use this Ethernet to Wireless Adapter with your XBOX 360.
  Answered on 8/5/2011 by Sarah P from Staples
Q:
can i use this wireless adapter to connect my wireless printer to my computer?
Asked on 4/28/2011 by Anonymous
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  A:
  Yes you can use this unit to connect a wired or wireless printer to a computer.
  Answered on 5/4/2011 by Darlene S from Staples
Q:
If my current wireless network access is set up as a 'wep' can this adapter be set up as a 'wap'? Do the access points need to match between the router and adapter?
Asked on 2/21/2011 by Anonymous
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  Yes, the access points needs to match between the router and adapter.
  Answered on 2/25/2011 by Darlene S from Staples
Q:
Does this device only provide one address or does it allow a direct connection to the DHCP server on a network? In other words, can I attach a switch to this bridge to allow more than one device to connect to the internet?
Asked on 1/10/2011 by TurboAAA from Maidnes, VA
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  A:
  I attached a NetGear 5 port 10/100/1000 switch and it worked just fine. Only thing was I had to use the external power supply instead of the USB connection. My entire setup is Netgear, router, switches, wireless adapters etc....
  Answered on 2/1/2011 by Del from Pasco, WA.
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  A:
  This will allow for multiple devices do be connected to the Internet.
  Answered on 1/21/2011 by Ryan W from Staples
Q:
Will the Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wireless Adapter allow me to connect my desktop pc to a MIFI 2200 broadband modem without using the USB connection that came with the modem? (When the modem is connected via the usb, you cannot use it with any other device at the same time. I am trying to work around this.)
Asked on 1/8/2011 by Anonymous
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  A:
  Yes. First use MiFi USB to configure the MiFi (Network name, encryption type, password). Next, disconnect the USB (power MiFi with AC adapter). Third, connect WNCE2001 to PC via Internet cable. Run WNCE2001 configure program (set Network name, encryption type, password). Now use PC's "view all wireless connections" to connect the WNCE2001 to the MiFi network.
  
  Note 1: if the WNCE2001 will be used for device other than PC, the PC default wireless adapter might not handle WEP/WEP2 encryption (which is needed for 802.11N standards). If this might be the case, re-setup for no security. If that works re-setup for WPA protocol. If that works, keep increasing security until you go one step too far then return to the highest protocol that worked.
  
  Note 2: If must power MiFi via USB: (Not tested because MiFi returned--too slow for my use.) Get working using AC adapter then remove adapter and connect USB. You may need to reconnect via "Choose wireless network" window.
  Answered on 1/12/2011 by mesillamike from Las Cruces, NM
Q:
do you need to have a seperate device to operate individual electronics
Asked on 11/28/2010 by Anonymous
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  A:
  It is stating "Universal—works with any network-enabled
  device. No need to buy a Wi-Fi adapter that
  only works with one type of device"
  Answered on 1/6/2011 by Jennifer from Staples