Linksys®, the leading global manufacturer of voice, wireless, and networking hardware for the home, has announced its latest PowerLine networking products, which offer an alternative “No New Wires” solution to moving entertainment content around the home.
The Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Kit (PLK200) includes two PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter (PLE200) units, enabling consumers to connect their computers, networked entertainment products, or peripheral devices via the existing power cables around their home.
The Powerline AV Ethernet kit contains two Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters and two Ethernet cables. The first adapter connects with the Ethernet cable into a broadband wired or wireless router via the LAN port on the router, then the adapter simply plugs into a power outlet in the wall.
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The second Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can then be plugged into a computer or another networked device, with the Ethernet cable via the Ethernet port and the other end is then plugged into a power outlet within the home; two Powerline adapters are required to share a broadband connection and access other devices connected to the network.
Up to 16 other computers or devices connected to a network using a PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter, can access the Internet connection or each other with the following benefits:
- Â Enables networking over existing power lines in the home.
- Â Provides networking speeds potentially as fast as wired Ethernet.
- Â Suitable for HDTV, Networking, VoIP and Gaming.
- Â Co-exists with existing HomePlug 1.0 products.
- Â Simple plug-n-play installation – works out-of-the-box.
- Â Pre-encrypted, but user can change the security key with included software.
- Â Superior reliability and robustness.
- Â Offers leading-edge immunity to noise that is generated on home power lines by appliances, electronic devices and halogen lighting.
The PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit (PLK200) and single Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (PLE200) are scheduled to be available towards the end of April, through the Linksys distribution and partner network.
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Web: http://www-uk.linksys.com
Tel:Â Â Â (0800) 068 0327
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