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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