Home network kit

D-Link has 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 DHP-303 PowerLine HD ethernet adapter starter kit, existing home electrical wiring can be used to create or extend a network. The kit includes two DHP-302 PowerLine adapters. The DHP-303 turns every power outlet in the home into a possible network connection.

With plug-and-play installation, the device is suitable for connecting an ethernet-enabled digital media device such as TiVo 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 Vista’s network map. Users can also check performance via a built-in LED.

The adapter, with 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 pushes a button on one adapter, then goes to another room and pushes a button on the other adapter.

The device can deliver data at up to 200 Mbps.