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DXN-221

The D-Link® HD MediaBridge® Coax Network Starter Kit (DXN-221) is a simple solution for enabling network access by utilizing your home’s existing coaxial (cable) wiring. The HD MediaBridge kit includes two HD MediaBridge Coax Network Adapters (DXN-220), each with an Ethernet port and a coaxial connector to easily connect to available coaxial outlets1.

Easy To Install And Use
The HD MediaBridge Coax Adapter is a Coax-to-Ethernet bridge and comes with one Coax F-type connector and one Ethernet RJ-45 connector. Simply connect one HD MediaBridge Coax Adapter to a router using the provided Ethernet cable to establish a network connection and to an available coaxial outlet in the room to access your home’s coaxial wiring. Then add the second HD MediaBridge Coax Adapter in another room to connect a PC or other Ethernet-ready device (such as Game Consoles, Media Players, Blu-ray Disc Players, etc.) to the network.

For rooms with multiple Ethernet-devices, simply connect a switch to the HD MediaBridge Coax Adapter to network additional devices. If your router has Internet access, then all devices connected using the HD MediaBridge Coax Adapter can share Internet access as well. Additional HD MediaBridge Coax Adapters can be added to bridge additional rooms.

Reliable HD Streaming
The HD MediaBridge Coax kit is designed to deliver a faster and more reliable stream of High-Definition quality entertainment seamlessly across your home. Easily connect gaming consoles like Xbox 360® and PlayStation® 3 to the Internet through the HD MediaBridge kit to enjoy intense online gaming.

Network Security

The HD MediaBridge® Coax Network Starter Kit provides data encryption with password protection to establish a secure connection to help keep your data safe from unauthorized access.

What This Product  Does
Easily create a high-speed network connection through your home’s existing coaxial (cable) wiring with the D-Link HD MediaBridge® Coax Network Starter Kit. The adapters enable you to connect your PC or Ethernet-ready gaming devices such as Xbox 360® and PlayStaition® 3 to the Internet. Plus, the HD MediaBridge Coax kit provides a faster and more reliable delivery of HD quality entertainment for intense online gaming.

Easy Network Setup
This kit includes two HD MediaBridge Coax Network adapters that can be easily setup to create a reliable high-speed connection to the Internet throughout multiple rooms in your home. The adapters utilize the unused bandwidth of your home’s existing coaxial wiring so no professional installation is required.


1 The HD MediaBridge Coax Adapter is designed for Cable TV subscribers. Satellite TV subscribers can use the HD MediaBridge kit, but require a separate coaxial wiring system.
Interface Type
  • Coaxial F-type Connector
  • 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 Connector

Diplexer Frequency Range
  • 5-3000 MHzs

Network Center Frequency Range
  • 800-1500 MHz

Network Frequency Range
  • 800-1500 MHz

Link Conditions
  • Minimum Attenuation (>225 Mbps) 10dB minimum
  • Maximum Attenuation (>225 Mbps) 50 dB maximum
  • Maximum Attenuation (>30 Mbps) 75 dB maximum

Network Channels
  • 14

Network Channel Bandwidth
  • 50 MHz

Network Size
  • Up to 8 HD MediaBridge Coax Adapters

LEDs
  • Power
  • Ethernet
  • Coax

Power Requirement
  • Power Consumption < 10 Watts
  • Input Range 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz

Environmental Conditions
  • Ambient Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C
  • Storage Temperature Range: -5°C to 65°C
  • Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 95% Non-condensing

Warranty
  • 1 Year Limited*

Minimum System Requirements
  • Computer with:
    • Windows Vista™** or Windows® XP SP2
    • Internet Explorer® v6 or Mozilla® Firefox® v2.0
    • CD-ROM Drive
    • PC with 233 MHz Processor, 64MB Memory
    • Ethernet Adapter (100 MBit/s)
  • For Internet Access:
    • Cable or DSL Modem
    • Router
    • Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Package Contents
  • 2 HD MediaBridge Coax Network Adapters
  • 2 CAT5 Ethernet Cables
  • 2 Power Adapters
  • CD-ROM*** with:
    • Installation Wizard
    • Product Documentation
    • Quick Installation Guide

* 1-Year Limited Warranty available only in the USA and Canada.
** Computer must adhere to Microsoft's recommended System Requirements. Please contact Microsoft for details.
*** Latest software and documentation are available at D-Link Tech Support site.