PowerLine AV 500 Wireless N Mini Extender

The DHP-W311AV PowerLine AV 500 Wireless N Mini Starter Kit allows you to extend your existing home network to enjoy high-speed and reliable connectivity throughout your home. The PowerLine AV 500 Wireless N Mini Extender features both wireless and PowerLine. This allows you to benefit from PowerLine networking, compliant with the HomePlug AV standard that uses your existing home electrical wiring to extend your home network. The wireless ability allows you to increase the area in your home where you can use your wireless devices.

Data transmission over electrical wiring
The D-Link DHP-W311AV PowerLine AV 500 Wireless N Mini Starter Kit, compliant with the HomePlug AV standard, uses your home’s existing electrical wiring to create a network or extend your existing network. It turns every power outlet into a potential network connection to access digital media devices, game consoles, print servers, computers, and network storage devices throughout your home. Additionally, Wireless N provides high speed transfers without the need for unsightly network cables.

Faster wireless speeds and wider operational range
The Wireless N Technology incorporated into this PowerLine product offers increased speed and range beyond standard 802.11g technology. Initial wireless setup can be accomplished quickly, thanks to a convenient setup wizard. WPA and WPA2 encryption keep your network traffic safe and secure.

Ideal for bandwidth intensive applications
This kit is capable of delivering PowerLine AV 500 data transfer rates of up to 500 Mbps and Wireless N speeds of up to 300 Mbps. This rapid transmission speed makes it ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications, guaranteeing smooth HD video streaming, clear VoIP calls, and lag-free online gaming experiences. In addition, it prioritizes Internet traffic, ensuring that multimedia applications do not experience glitches while web surfing and downloads are in progress. This device provides ample network bandwidth, enabling digital home consumers to tap into existing electrical wiring for high-quality multimedia streaming.

Convenient setup and secure operation
The DHP-W311AV plugs directly into a power outlet, and does not require any additional cables. Extend your home network by connecting multiple devices to the farthest corners of your home via Ethernet cable or Wireless N. For convenient setup, wired or wireless encryption keys can be quickly configured with the push of a button on top of the device. The adapter implements 128-bit AES data encryption to protect your network from unauthorised access. With hassle-free ‘plug and play’ installation, the DHP-W311AV is an ideal solution to create a wall-to-wall home network.
 

Standards

• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u
• HomePlug AV
• IEEE 1901

PowerLine interface

• Power plug (country-dependent)

Ethernet interface

• 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet port with Auto MDI/MDIX
• RJ-45 connector

Input Power

• 100V ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz
• 6 W maximum

PowerLine modulation scheme

• OFDM symbol modulation

PowerLine frequency band

• 2 MHz to 30 MHz

Data rates

• PowerLine: up to 500 Mbps (PHY rate)
• Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps (auto negotiation)

Security

• 128-bit AES link encryption

Minimum system requirements (For PC Utility Software)

• Windows 7/Vista/XP SP3
• Ethernet interface (100 Mbps)

LEDs

• Power
• PowerLine
• Ethernet

Dimensions (H x L x W)

• 90 x 65 x 50 mm (each adapter)

Weight

• 174.8 g (EU, DHP-W310AV)
• 185.7 g (UK, DHP-W310AV)
• 110.7 g (DHP-308AV)

Operating temperature

• 0 to 40 ºC

Operating humidity

• 10% to 90% non-condensing

Certifications

• FCC
• CE EMC Class B
• UL
• CE LVD