D-Link Ships New DHP-303 Powerline Adapter Kit

D-Link today introduced its next-generation PowerLine adapter kit for connecting computers, high-definition media players, game consoles, network attached storage, and Internet content throughout the home.

With the new D-Link PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit (DHP-303) anyone can take advantage of existing home electrical wiring to create or extend a network. The kit includes two PowerLine wall plugs/adapters. The DHP-303 turns every power outlet in the home into a wall-to-wall network for connecting when connected to a switch or wireless access point.

With simple plug-and-play installation, the DHP-303 is well-suited for connecting an Ethernet-enabled digital media device such as TiVo or Slingbox to the home network and the Internet. It also allows users to connect gaming consoles like the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 or Nintendo Wii to the Internet. The device will automatically be displayed in Microsoft Windows Vista's Network Map. Users also can check the DHP-303's performance via a built-in LED.

The PowerLine Adapter, with simple push-button activation, implements Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) for securing connections and keeping data safe from intruders. To create a secure connection the user simply pushes a button on one adapter, then goes to another room and pushes a button on the other adapter. It also offers Quality of Service (QoS) support to help prioritize data and enable smooth video streaming and lag-free gaming.

Key features:

• Uses home's existing electrical wiring
• Streams HD media across the network
• Up to 200Mbps* throughput
• Connects computers, game consoles and multimedia devices to the Internet
• Plugs into existing power outlets
• QoS support helps prioritize Internet traffic
• Extends wireless LAN by connecting an access point to achieve stronger wireless signals in remote areas
• Supports enhanced network security
• Simple plug-and-play installation
• Power-saving mode
• Simple push-button security
• LED for easy monitoring
• Microsoft Windows Vista "network map" locator

D-Link PowerLine HD Network Adapter Starter Kit is available for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $139.99.

Source: D-Link

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