D-Link Launches 500Mbps PowerLine and Hybrid Home Network Solutions

Submitted by patrick on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 01:02

D-Link is delivering fast 500Mbps networking solutions that tap into the existing power outlets and electrical wiring in a home for connecting devices at the entertainment center and bringing network connections to any outlet in the home.Also coming is the D-Link PowerLine AV Combo Router (DHP-1320), merges PowerLine 200Mbps technology with a Wireless-N router and Ethernet ports offering customers three connectivity options to reach all the devices in the home with the optimal speed and bandwidth without messy cables or dead spots.

The 500Mbps line of solutions includes:

PowerLine AV 500 4-port Gigabit Switch (DHP-540) with up to 500Mbps PowerLine performance and 4 Gigabit ports — ideal for connecting multiple devices in the entertainment center. Simply plug in this small 4-port switch and enable networking over existing electrical wiring in your home.

PowerLine AV 500 Adapter (DHP-500AV) and PowerLine AV 500 Adapter Kit (DHP-501AV) provides a single adapter and two adapters to configure a PowerLine network across existing electrical wiring in your home.

Price and Availability

  • PowerLine AV 500 4-port Switch (DHP-540) will be available late-1Q/2011 with pricing to be announced.
  • PowerLine AV 500 Adapter (DHP-500AV) will be available 1Q/2011 with a street price expected to be $79.99.
  • PowerLine AV 500 Adapter Starter Kit (DHP-501AV) will be available in 1Q/2011 with a street price expected to be $139.99.
  • PowerLine AV Combo Router (DHP-1320) will be available in February 2011 with a street price of $99.99.