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WD's Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit Reaches Speeds of up to 200Mbps

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25th of August 2010, 06:49 GMT | By Sorin Nita


WD's Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit Reaches Speeds of up to 200Mbps
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Interconnecting all your Internet enabled devices can prove to be a challenge, especially if you require a high bandwidth connection to stream HD videos or something of that sort, so Western Digital's latest Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit capable of reaching transfer speeds up to 200Mbps sounds like the right tool for the job.

Although it may sound strange that WD is launching networking products, the company has invested a lot of effort in its network storage and media player business so they actually need a fast and easy way to transfer data around your house.

Their solution to that problem is the Home-plug compatible Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit that is composed of two HomePlug AV adapters with four Ethernet ports each so you can hook a router and up to seven additional devices to it.

And, as the theoretical maximum bandwidth of WD's solution is 200Mbps, you could enjoy Full HD streaming on multiple devices while streaming a movie from the Internet or downloading large files.

"Wireless networks, while popular, don't always deliver the reliable high-speed connections needed to sustain HD video streaming.

Meanwhile, drilling holes for new Ethernet cables is complicated, expensive and messy.  

With the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit, it's truly easy to enjoy all the HD streaming and broadband Internet capabilities of these great new devices anywhere there is an electrical outlet," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group.

If the 200Mbps speed sounds tempting to you, WD's solution is available right now for a recommended price of $139.99.

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