D-Link DHP-W307AV/B 200 MBPS PowerLine Homeplug with Wireless N Access Point Starter Kit

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DHP-W307AV--PowerLine Homeplug AV Wireless N Starter Kit

User scenarios

• Create a flawless connection for media streaming, Internet calls, or online gaming
• Ideal for rooms where a wireless signal won’t reach, such as a basement.

Value proposition

D-Link’s PowerLine Homeplug AV Wireless N Starter Kit uses standard electrical wiring to connect multiple devices and create or extend a wireless network. An existing wireless network can be extended easily by placing the wireless adapter in any area of your home where the signal from your router may not be strong enough, without any additional cabling.

Differentiators

• Kit contains all you need to create a wireless PowerLine network right out of the box
• Power on/off button, to save energy without removing the adapter from the wall socket
• WLAN Scheduler to turn off wireless connectivity when not needed (i.e. nights, work hours)
• IPv6 support

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Product Highlights

• Converts any power socket into a wired or wireless connection point
• New Wireless N standard, up to 300 Mbps wireless speeds and backwards compatible with Wireless G
• 200 Mbps data transfer rates over the existing electrical wiring
• Quality of Service (QoS) engine for prioritisation of delay-sensitive applications (i.e. media streaming, Internet calls, audio/video)
• Improved resistance to electrical interference
• Simple push-button setup, with sophisticated data encryption
• D-Link Green™: energy-saving design

Overview

The D-Link DHP-W307AV Homeplug AV Wireless N Starter Kit turns every power socket into a possible wired or wireless network connection, extending your existing wireless network using the electrical wiring in your home.

Convenient setup and secure operation

The two adapters in the DHP-W307AV kit plug directly into any power outlet1, and do not require any additional cables. Extend your home network by connecting multiple devices in the farthest corners of your home via Ethernet cable or Wireless N. For convenient setup, wired or wireless encryption keys can be quickly configured at the push of a button on the device, to protect the network from unauthorised wire tapping. With hassle-free plug and play installation, the DHP-W307AV is an ideal solution for creating a wall-to-wall home network.

Ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications

The DHP-W307AV is capable of delivering wired data transfer rates of up to 200 Mbps. 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.This makes it ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications, guaranteeing smooth HD video streaming, VoIP calls, and lag-free online gaming experiences. In addition, its 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 kit provides ample network bandwidth, enabling Digital Home consumers to tap into existing electrical wiring for high-quality multimedia streaming.

Compatibility

Based on the industry-leading PowerLine Alliance technology, the adapters in the DHP-W307AV kit are compatible with other brands’ devices based on the same Homeplug AV standard, such as D-Link’s DHP-306AV/-307AV, and DHP-P306AV/-P307AV. The Wireless N standard is also backwards compatible with Wireless G devices. To protect your investment, these PowerLine adapters are IPv6 ready, to continue compatibility with future networks.

D-Link Green™

The PowerLine Homeplug AV Wireless N 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. The unique WLAN Scheduler allows you to shut down the wireless when not in use, such as in work hours or at nights.

Functions & Features

Hardware

• Works with any PowerLine Alliance-compliant devices
• One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port per adapter for connection to a router, set-top box, media player or other devices
• Two fixed external 2 dBi omni-directional antennae (wireless adapter only)
• Power prongs for direct plugging into a power socket (country dependant)

Homeplug AV performance

• Up to 200 Mbps PowerLine data rate
• Built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine to prioritise video, Internet phone calls and online games

Wireless N

• Up to 300 Mbps wireless speeds
• Latest encryption method, with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2)
• Security at the touch of a button (WPS™)

Configuration and management

• Setup wizard
• Easy Plug-and-Play installation
• Simple push-button security with AES data encryption

D-Link Green

• Standby mode for power saving, EuP compliant
• WLAN Scheduler to shut down the wireless at certain times