Powerline adapters are also useful for businesses looking for a practical solution for connecting to devices that don't support wireless connections. This technology sits between wired and wireless networking, and comes in various versions to satisfy different needs. Powerline networking kits are suitable for extending a router’s coverage, especially to hard-to-reach areas like the basement. They plug into a wall outlet, turning the electrical wiring into a high-speed, reliable extension of the router. Power outlets and electrical wiring must all be part of the same electrical system.Powerline networking devices work by connecting to routers through an Ethernet cable. The PowerLine AV 500 Starter Kit is part of D-Link Green, D-Link’s program for providing eco-friendly alternatives without compromising performance: if data transmission does not occur over a certain period of time, the adapters will automatically go into sleep mode to save power. It is also compatible with devices implementing the former PowerLine AV standard, such as D-Link’s DHP-306AV/-307AV, DHP-P306AV/-P307AV, and DHP-W306AV/-W307AV. This kit provides ample network bandwidth, enabling Digital Home consumers to tap into existing electrical wiring for high-quality multimedia streaming.īased on the industry-leading PowerLine Alliance technology, the adapters in the DHP-501AV kit are compatible with other brands’ devices based on the IEEE 1901 standard. In addition, the Quality of Service (QoS) Engine prioritises Internet traffic, ensuring that multimedia applications do not experience glitches while web surfing and downloads are in progress. This makes them ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications, guaranteeing smooth HD video streaming, VoIP calls, and lag-free online gaming experiences.

Advanced technology built into these adapters makes them more resistant to electrical interference from other household appliances, so users can fully benefit from the maximum transmission speeds. The PowerLine AV 500 Starter Kit is capable of delivering wired data transfer rates of up to 500 Mbps. Ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications With hassle-free plug and play installation, the DHP-501AV is an ideal solution to create a wall-to-wall home network. For convenient setup, an encryption key can be quickly configured at the push of a button on the device, to protect the network from unauthorised wire tapping. The two adapters in the DHP-501AV kit plug directly into a power outlet1, and do not require any additional cables, so you can extend your home network by connecting multiple devices in the farthest corners of your home.

The kit contains all you need to get you up and running with PowerLine technology. D-Link's DHP-501AV PowerLine AV 500 Starter Kit turns every power socket into a possible wired network connection, by extending your existing network using the electrical wiring in your home.

Powerline network kit