ZyXEL NBG-318S 200 Mbps Powerline HomePlug AV 802.11g Wireless Router
- The NBG318S uses existing power lines in the home to create a network accessible from any power outlet
- With a 200 Mbps* channel data rate, one can stream high-definition videos on the power line while accessing the Internet at the same time
- With MBM (media bandwidth management) quality of service support, the NBG318S is the ideal gateway for online gaming, video streaming and data transfer
- With built-in QoS features, the NBG318S provides a smooth gaming, IP telephony and data transfer experience
- Supports IP Alias
ZyXEL NBG-318S 200 Mbps Powerline HomePlug AV 802.11g Wireless Router
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- Publisher: ZYXEL
- Label: ZYXEL
- Studio: ZYXEL
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 3 reviews
- Sales Rank in Electronics: #2514
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Works as advertised and solid service--will stick with XyXEL going forward 2008-08-24
Comment: I purchased this router to replace a XyXEL X-550 (which I had great luck with) because I wanted to be able to use OnDemand via DirecTV (which requires/recommends a HomePlug setup).
Whenever I buy technical products these days, I factor where the company's customer service is based into my decisionmaking process. XyXEL seems to be the only router company remaining whose technical support is both free and based in the U.S. As long as that continues to be the case, I will try XyXEL products first for everything I can. If something comes up and I need help, being able to avoid a call to India is worth whatever dollars extra I have to pay for the device itself.
That said, this product installed easily for me and worked just as the X-550 did. I needed to set up a little wireless home network to share internet and files with a desktop and laptop, while bringing in my DirecTV HD box into the mix via HomePlug. The mission was accomplished with no real surprises or major problems. I am using this with DSL--and all the speed tests I ran came out as expected. I did give XyXEL a call to ask a couple questions about HomePlug installation--as I had no experience with that in the past--and went straight to a representative who spoke english clearly and I was off the phone in less than 5 minutes. Great!
I did have to try different outlets to get the HomePlug portion of this working with the PLA-401. I generally run all my computer equipment through a Belkin Battery Backup unit in case of power failure--and HomePlug would not work when I tried to do that with this router. So I guess when the power goes out my internet connection will go along with it. HomePlug technology really demands you to go direct into an outlet--so I can't fault this product for that--but it's something to know.
As an aside though, I have to say, as of 8/08, DirecTV's OnDemand wasn't worth the trouble right now. I found the selection of things to watch on it to be highly unimpressive--so if that happens to be the reason you're buying this (as it was mine) you could probably skip it and feel just fine about it.
If you do intend to connect this to PLA-401--make sure you buy the bundle though with one included as it's a better deal.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: I am glad that I bought this router. 2008-03-07
Comment: A new wireless router with powerline built in. I save $60.00 right there.
The wireless speed is pretty good. It covers two bedrooms in our apartment with strong signal. I bought another HomePlugAV adapter from the same company and connect to the XBOX in the living room. Streaming HD video to TV is a breeze. The any IP features save me the trouble from re-setting IP on the company laptop when I bring it home. I am glad that I bought this router.
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: OK router.... 2008-01-18
Comment: It was kinda of a pain to setup, was hoping it was take out of box, plug in and play...but that didnt' happen, couldn't get it configured, had to call tech support, which took another 45 mins to an hour, but finally got it done. Wireless signal sucks, the router is plugged in upstairs into desktop, the laptop downstairs loses wireless signal too many times. Have to stay in one stop where it works. Wouldn't recommend if you gonna use it for wireless only...kinda pricy for a router also.
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