Product DescriptionD-Link's PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter (DHP-300) is an ideal solution for connecting computers, HD media players, game consoles, and network-attached storage to your home network. By simply attaching one adapter from your router into your existing electrical system, you can turn every power outlet into a possible network connection.D-Link's PowerLine HD Ethernet technology extends your network's range without drilling holes into walls by utilizing your home's existing electrical system. This device is also ideal for homes or small offices where concrete walls, successive floors in multi-storied buildings, or other architectural impediments could inhibit a wireless signal. Connect multiple devices in the farthest corners of your home by attaching a switch or wireless access point to a D-Link PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter.
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Rating: - Dont Waste Your Money!
Have had to replace them. The replacement done the same. Checked the wiring, found no problem, they run really hot leaving one malfunctioning again!
Rating: - D-Link Power Line Adapter
If you don't want to use wi-fi or can't for any reason, this is a great alternative. As you long as you have an electrical outlet, you have an internet connection. The only limit is the length of your cable.
Rating: - Don't waste your money!!
I have been generally pleased with D-link products, but this thing is a disaster! I struggled for weeks with these D-link Powerline devices. They were difficult to configure and failed within days of being put into service. I returned the first pair for repair/exchange and purchased another pair...that pair failed as well!! D-link technical support was un-sympathetic and not very helpful. I gave up on the D-Link and purchased the Panasonic BL-PA100KTA...what a difference!! The were configured out ... Read More
Rating: - It works fine as a wireless substitute.
My friend was having continuous problems keeping her PC connected to our wireless network and her ability to hose the system exceeded my ability to repair it. This product solved our issues. It worked great and the throughput allows her web access without a problem.
I've never tried to test the throughput rate but it feels much faster than our 802.11G connection that she used to use. If you just want to hook up PC's from anywhere in the house this product works great. The only tricky ... Read More
Rating: - Does not work as advertised
The premise is simple... running ethernet over your powerlines. Clean, easy, quick.
Clean? Fairly (not too many wires)
Easy to set up? Check.
Quick to set up? Check.
Ethernet over your power line? Not exactly... ok, not even close.
The materials indicate that this product is for streaming HD content across a network. What I found was that the throughput on this product, at least in my house, was less than an 802.11b wireless connection.
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- Dont Waste Your Money!
- D-Link Power Line Adapter
- It works fine as a wireless substitute.