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Netgear licensed the arm mp3 decoder software for use with the device. Hi, i have noticed an problem with the latest update firmware with the ex8000 extender. The netgear mp101s family also includes other devices such as the mp115, the eva700 and, the eva8000. Gearhead technical support makes it easy to fix issues on not just your netgear purchase but for your entire home network. The netgear eva8000 forum is definitely a good source of help, and the netgear moderators there are helpful and try to address your problems if you post according to the rules and give some detail.
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