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New Belkin Powerline Networking Adapters Provide Reliable Coverage for Hard-to-Reach Areas in Your Home
(Northants, UK) - 26 August, 2008 - Belkin today announced the launch of its new line of Powerline Networking Adapters, which allow users to reliably transfer web content to home entertainment systems and computers through existing wiring in the home.
Allowing users to extend their home network to places that wireless can't reach, or offering an alternative to wireless completely, Belkin's Powerline range provides secure Internet connectivity and lets users add computers and HD media devices to their network.
Powerline AV includes a single port Adapter to plug into your router, whilst transfer speeds of up to 200Mbps are ideal for streaming content to your computer or home entertainment system.
Simply plug one end of the Adapter into an available wall socket and connect the other end to a device, such as a gaming console or PC with the available Ethernet (RJ45) port.
Powerline AV Starter Kit
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Powerline Starter Kit
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- In 2009, IDC projects a 66% growth of network-enabled DVRs and a 163% growth of network-enabled TVs.
- Parks Associates projects connected game consoles to grow 340% from 2007 to 2011.
- Since most people’s routers are not located next to their AV systems, Powerline technology would be the most ideal method to network DVRs, TVs, and gaming consoles.
October 2008 in the UK and Europe
UK RRP = £99.99
- Ideal for surfing the Internet and reducing online gaming latency
- Includes one single-port Adapter for a computer, gaming console or network device and another single-port Adapter to plug into a router or modem
- Transfers data at speeds of up to 200Mbps
- Ideal for high-quality transmission of video and other data
- Security: 128-bit AES link encryption with key management for secure powerline communications
- Up to 300m in wall powerlines
- 16 bridged devices per station
- IEEE 802.3/802.3u
- HomePlug AV-certified
- Coexistence with HomePlug 1.0
- Lifetime warranty
UK RRP = £79.99
- Ideal for surfing the Internet and networking your computers
- Includes one single-port Adapter for a computer and another single-port Adapter to plug into a router
- Transfers data at speeds of up to 85Mbps
- Security: 56-bit DES link encryption with key management for secure powerline communications
- Up to 300m in wall power lines
- 16 bridged devices per station
- IEEE 802.3/802.3u
- HomePlug 1.0 certified
- Lifetime warranty
About Belkin International, Inc.
Belkin - www.belkin.com - offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company and the recognised leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for iPod devices, computers and more. We provide extensive solutions for networking, home entertainment - with our PureAV line of cables, power and digital wireless accessories - and many more categories.
Belkin's phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we also have offices throughout the Asia Pacific region. Belkin’s European headquarters are located the UK, with further offices in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Dubai (UAE) dedicated to their regional markets.