Ethernet Made Easy

Are you getting poor wireless reception in parts of your home? Do you have a basement that just cant seem to pickup any wireless signal? Well D-Link has the solution for you. They recently released their DHP-301 PowerLine HD Ethernet Starter Kit (link).

This product provides an ethernet connection through your walls using your existing power lines. You simply plug in one of the adapters into your wall near your router and connect an ethernet cable, and the other to any outlet that you choose. Presto! Youve got an ethernet connection that can support up to 200mbps. The only issue would be the $129.99 price tag, which is pretty steep when you can just buy a wireless range extender for around $80. I guess the additional $40 is for the folks who dont have wireless at all, or are really paranoid about their wireless getting pilfered.

A few specs:

• Speeds up to 200Mbps**.

• Stream HD media content across your network.

• Connect computers, game consoles, and multimedia devices to the Internet.

• Built-in QoS engine helps prioritize audio & video streaming to your Digital Media Player.

• Expand your wireless LAN by connecting an access point to achieve stronger wireless signals in remote areas.

• Secure encryption for enhanced network protection.

• Simple plug & play installation.

* Power outlets and electrical wiring must all be part of the same electrical system. Additional PowerLine HD Ethernet adapters are required to add new devices to the network.
** Maximum throughput based on theoretical data rate. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, and network overhead, lower actual throughput rate.