London, UK – August 13th, 2015 – The frustrations of many consumers across the UK are set to be overcome with the launch of a new generation of PowerLine Starter Kits from D-Link. 

Many people are exasperated by the problem of poor Internet connectivity at home in areas such as the bedroom, basement and garage. Dropped internet and video calls, slow download speeds, buffering and slow video streaming are just some of the connectivity issues people face every day.

D-Link’s new PowerLine Starter Kits are an easy and cost-effective way to overcome these problems. They work by turning virtually any existing mains power outlet into a powerful extension to connect to your existing network instantly. This brings connectivity to life by connecting all the devices in the home for high-bandwidth applications such as online gaming, HD video streaming or to access media, music and the web. Ideal for non-technical experts the products don’t require any additional cables or complex set-up. They support high definition content, and have a discreet design that blends stylishly into the home. 

The two new kits launching today are the PowerLine AV 500 HD Mini Starter Kit and the PowerLine AV2 1000 HD Gigabit Starter Kit. Using the latest HomePlug AV2 industry standard technology, the PowerLine AV2 1000 kits offer speeds of up to 1000Mbps.

“Every home is different, yet no matter where people are in their home, they want to be able to connect to the Internet,” said Paul Routledge, Sales & Marketing Manager, D-Link UKI. “People want a high-speed, high quality experience, so they can easily stream video, shop online or use gaming consoles without any delay or interruption. The design of many homes means there are often dead spots that have weak wireless connectivity. Few people want to rewire their home or put up with black spots, so this generation of D-Link PowerLine adapters that you just plug into a wall socket offers a perfect solution to the problem.”

D-Link’s PowerLine adapters offer a high level of security: an encryption key can be quickly configured between each PowerLine unit to protect against unauthorised wire-tapping. They also feature a power saving mode that can automatically place the adapter in sleep mode, reducing power usage significantly.

In addition, the pass through options for both the AV2 1000 and AV 500 PowerLine adapters enable homeowners to continue using their electrical socket as a power supply for additional devices without interference.

Product details:  

Each PowerLine complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3u and HomePlug AV2/AV standards, and offers 128-bit AES Data Encryption.

• PowerLine AV 500 HD Mini Starter Kit (DHP-509AV) – Compact design, the energy saving feature can reduce power usage by up to 70 per cent
  
  
• PowerLine AV2 1000 HD Gigabit Starter Kit (DHP-601AV) - Up to 1,000 Mbps data transfer rates, 3.7W maximum power consumption, and the energy saving feature can reduce power usage by up to 85 per cent

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About D-Link
D-Link is one of the world’s leading networking infrastructure providers, and this marks its 29th year of delivering innovative, high-performing and intuitive products for both businesses and consumers. For over a quarter of a century, D-Link has designed, developed and manufactured award-winning networking, wireless, storage, security and IP surveillance solutions. mydlink™ Home is a range of smart home technology that enables homeowners to monitor, automate and control their home from anywhere, any time using their smartphone or tablet. 

D-Link delivers its extensive range of networking products to organisations and consumers through its global network of channel partners and service providers. D-Link understands the significance of accessing, managing, securing and sharing data and digital content, and has pioneered many IP technologies to deliver a fully integrated Digital Home and business network experience.