Mains networking devices

Devolo dLAN 500 AVplus Starter Kit PC Advisor 1/2012 - The Devolo dLAN 500 AVplus Starter Kit contains 2 AVplus powerline networking adapters, which claim transmission rates of 500Mbps. Wireless routers rarely meet their advertised speeds, find how this performs.

LiveWire MacWorld 11/2011 - The LiveWire Powerline kit from Western Digital stands out from the various available kits. What special features does it have to offer?

Devolo dLAN 500 AVPlus Starter Kit Micro Mart 1177 (29 September-5 October 2011) - Many homes don't lend themselves to wi-fi or Ethernet connections. In order to establish a network in these homes, Devolo have launched the dLAN 500 AVPlus Starter Kit.

Share Powerline AV 3 Port GadgetSpeak 9/2011 - The Belkin Share Powerline AV 3 Port kit provides the buyer with 2 powerline adaptors for around £106.50. This price is far from a bargain for this type of product. Is it worth it?

Share Powerline AV 3 Port Micro Mart 1169 (4-10 August 2011) - If you're looking for an easy way to set up a basic network system, then the Share Powerline AV 3 promises a plug 'n' play solution. Because it utilises your home's electric wiring, there's no need to fuss with laying new cabling.

Belkin Share Powerline AV 3 Port Expert Reviews 7/2011 - Most HomePlug adaptors have a single Ethernet connector, so their usefulness is somewhat limited. Belkin's Powerline AV 3 Port adaptors intend to sidestep that problem by offering 3 Ethernet ports.

Belkin Share Powerline AV 3 Port Homeplug networking kit Computer act!ve 8/2011 - Using your home's wiring to run a computer network may not be a new idea, but at least the Belkin Share Powerline AV3 Port promises to make it a convenient one.

Edimax HP-2002AC Expert Reviews 6/2010 - Not only is the Edimax HP-2002AC one of the least expensive HomePlug AV adaptors on the market, but its also an appealing option for those who just want a single, additional adaptor for their network.

TP-Link TL-PA201 Starter Kit Expert Reviews 6/2010 - Sporting a price of just £50, the TP-Link TL-PA201 Starter Kit is probably the least expensive way to get set up with HomePlug AV. In fact, it doesn't cost much more than the equipment used for the original, excruciatingly sluggish, HomePlug standard; though it offers all the features one expects from a current HomePlug package.

Review: Solwise 200AV Wi-Fi Homeplug adapter V3.co.uk 1/2010 - Powerline networking can be invaluable for setups which are temporary, such as exhibitions, as well as in places where it's just too tricky to lay network cables. The Solwise PL-200AV-PEW wireless Homeplug adapter allows you to quickly add a 54Mbit/s (802.11g) Wi-Fi access point to a powerline network.

Devolo Dlan 500 AV Plus starter kit Computer act!ve 2/2012 - It's very convenient to be able to connect networked devices together using mains wiring, and is a bonus for those with poor wireless coverage or who can't lay network cables. Devolo's Dlan 500 AV Plus is a powerline adapter that enables such mains networking.

dLAN 500 AVmini Starter Kit Micro Mart 1184 (17-23 November 2011) - Are you having problems with your WiFi connection or are your old 200Mbps adaptors limiting your connection speeds? Treat yourself to an upgrade in the form of Devolo's 500 AVmini powerline kit.

Belkin Share AV 3 Port TechRadar UK 8/2011 - The market is awash with devices to place under your TV, such as consoles, Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, NAS boxes or DVRs, but how can you connect them if they don't include Wi-Fi? Enter Belkin's Share AV 3 Port.

Devolo dLAN 200 AVeasy Starter Kit MacUser 15/2008 - There are a lot of instances in which wireless networking is unfeasible; in a house with especially thick walls, a block of flats with several competing networks or it could simply be the case that you do not want to use wifi at all. In any case, the dLAN 200 AV easy Starter Kit from Devolo could be the answer.

Devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender Expert Reviews 6/2011 - Devolo's latest HomePlug AV kit enables you to both send network data and communicate with USB devices using the wiring system in your home. It comes as a two part kit which includes a HomePlug AV adaptor with Ethernet port (but no pass through), and a USB unit which can also be bought separately.

Belkin Powerline AV 3-Port IT Reviews 8/2011 - Connecting to a network usually brings cables and wireless links to mind, but now things have got even easier by running the data through the mains in your house using devices like the Belkin Powerline AV 3-Port.

Devolo - dLAN 200AV USB Extender Starter Kit IT Reviews 5/2011 - USB is fine as far as it goes - but in terms of cable lengths the standard allows, that's only about five metres before you need to add a powered hub. Devolo's dLAN 200 AV USB Extender is a great idea, using the flexibility of powerline networking and a USB-over-IP driver to allow you to plug in and share USB devices wherever there's a suitable power outlet.

Solwise HomePlug AV Mains Pass Through TrustedReviews 4/2008 - It is common for a household to have more than one PC. This has meant that the idea of a home network has become more and more common. HomePlug offers users the option of creating a network using the house's own electrical cabling system as the backbone of the network. But can it deliver the goods when it comes to piping high definition audio/visual content through the home?

Devolo dLAN 200AV Wireless N Expert Reviews 1/2011 - Devolo’s dLAN 200AV Wireless N Starter Kit includes two HomePlug devices. One is a single-port plug to connect to your broadband router, while the other has three LAN ports as well as wireless. You can plug this into a socket far from your router to extend its wireless range, and it gives you a choice of wired or wireless connections.

Devolo dLAN AV USB Extender TrustedReviews 3/2011 - We've seen no shortage of Ethernet-over-power adaptors in our time but although we've never failed to be impressed by the technology inside them, the products themselves don't offer that much variety beyond the transfer speeds they offer. Bucking that trend, however, is the DeVolo dLAN 200 AV USB Extender, which takes the principles of powerline networking, and takes them to a fairly logical new domain: powerline-USB.

D-Link PowerLine HD Ethernet Starter Kit Computing Made Easy 120 - Home plugs make use of the current electrical wiring in a house to help create a home network. The PowerLine HD Ethernet Starter Kit is a set of home plugs that includes cabling and an installation disc.

Western Digital WD Livewire Expert Reviews 10/2010 - Powerline networking, which extends your network by using your home's electrical wiring to transfer data, is increasingly popular. It tends to have greater stability than WiFi, particularly if you live in a building with a lot of wireless interference. The most common implementation of Powerline involves two adaptors, one connected to your router and the other connected to whatever device you want to bring on to your network. Most adaptors only provide a single Ethernet port for every power socket used.

Solwise Simple Connect powerline Ethernet adaptor Register Hardware 12/2007 - Security is less of an issue with a wired network than it is with a wireless one, although the security will need to be tweaked if your building has multiple homes or offices and only one external power connection.

Billion BiPAC 2073N Expert Reviews 7/2010 - 802.11n standard can support speeds of up to 300Mbit/s, and Billion's BiPac 2073N is the first HomePlug AV wireless access point of this standard to be reviewed here.

Devolo dLAN AVpass Starter Kit TechRadar UK 6/2010 - Devolo's powerline networking adapter provides network speeds of up to 200Mbps.

Slinglink Turbo One-Port mains network adapter Computer act!ve 7/2007 - Home and office wiring has the potential to provide a computer networking alternative, and thankfully, it seems that teething problems with spikes caused by appliances such as fridges and boilers have been surmounted. Sling Media, creators of the fantastic Slingbox television re-broadcaster, are the latest to enter the fray with the Slinglink Turbo.

Belkin F5D4074UKS Expert Reviews 6/2010 - While the Belkin's F5D4074UKS HomePlug AV adaptor sports some style with its compact build and black gloss finish, it still doesn't manage to rise above the crowd. In fact, it doesn't have an electrical socket pass-through, any screens, or other extras to give it the edge in a competitive market.

BL-PA100KT Computer Shopper 8/2007 - Where wireless refuses to work properly, powerline networking can help. The technology transmits your network data over your mains cabling, so whenever you have a power socket you have a potential network port. Panasonic is the latest company to release a powerline networking kit with its BL-PA100KT.

Sling Media Slinglink Turbo Pocket-lint.co.uk 6/2007 - Wireless networks are a great thing, unless you've got thick walls or large distances to cover. If you have, one possible solution is to use the mains in your house with an adaptor such as the Slinglink Turbo from Sling Media.

D-Link DHP-343/B Powerline HD 4-port starter kit Computer act!ve 11/2009 - The D-Link DHP-343 makes it possible to have hassle-free networking across your home's wiring.

Group test: Wireless media streaming GadgetCenter 4/2007 - Transporting multimedia around the home will probably come as standard in the future, but as it stands, it can present a problem. Fortunately, there is some help at hand, but which of these solutions is best for sending content around your home? Review details: Four methods for streaming media content from a PC around your home were reviewed and rated based on features, performance and value for money. Scores ranged from 2 to 5 stars out of 5.

Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit PC Pro 10/2009 - For the ultimate in reliable network speed all around the house, there's nothing like powerline networking. Powerline adapters are typically quicker and less prone to interference at long range than wireless - but with close range speeds in excess of powerline, and superior flexibility, 802.11n wins out in most domestic situations. Belkin's brand new Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit aims to close that gap. Review details: Single Test. One power line networking device was reviewed and rated on features and design, performance, and value.

Solwise Piggy6 MacFormat Summer 2009 - One of the less attractive devices to fall across MacFormat's desk, Solwise's Piggy6 makes up for utilitarian design by making itself indispensable for anyone wanting to set up a wired SOHO network using mains electrical wiring as the backbone.

Solwise Homeplug AV Computer Buyer & Upgrades 4/2007 - Powerline networking is a relatively recent innovation and it's a bit of a shame that it didn't turn up sooner. Networking two PCs simply by connecting each one to a gadget that plugs onto a mains socket is far easier than wrestling with Wi-Fi, but until recently, the technology was limited by its slow data transfer speed. Super-fast 200MBit/s powerline devices recently appeared though, and we reviewed a couple a few issues ago from Netgear and Devolo. Now Solwise has pitched up with its 200MBit/a powerline product - the Homeplug AV.

Vesenet Homeplug 3-port Ethernet power strip Personal Computer World 5/2009 - HomePlug devices are an exceptionally clever solution to the problem of networking an area where Wi-Fi is problematic. Solwise's Piggy 6 comes with three 200Mb/s Ethernet ports, encryption and a six power outlets with surge protection and filtering. Every issue has been considered in this exemplary product. Review details: Single Test. One HomePlug device was reviewed and rated on features, performance and value.

Billion BiPAC P104 HomePlug AV 200 MacFormat 5/2009 - For those residences with WiFi blind spots, getting network connection can be a fraught process. Using instead your home's electrical wiring for data transfer has become a realistic option. Billion's BiPac P1044 HomePlug AV 200 offers just this solution.

Solwise Piggy6 Computer Shopper 4/2009 - Looking like a small rubber toy, Solwise's Piggy6 is in fact an incredibly useful mains power network adaptor. Six power points with surge protection sit above three HomePlug AV 200m/bits Ethernet ports, turning building electrical wiring into a LAN.

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