FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA, May 28 (MARKET WIRE) --
D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumer and business,
today introduced an easy-to-use Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit that taps into
existing coaxial wiring throughout the home, delivering fast and stable
connections for extending a network to devices at the entertainment system
and to multiple rooms without interrupting cable service.
The D-Link Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit (DXN-221) is ideally suited for
addingbandwidth-demanding applications such as high-definition (HD) media
streaming,
music sharing and online multi-player gaming to the home network. The DXN-221
comes with two adapters, each of which includes an Ethernet port as well as
a Coaxial F-type connector for bridging the two adapters together. The
adapters may also be purchased individually (DXN-220).
Users can easily connect the D-Link Coax Ethernet Adapter to their
existingrouter and then to an available coaxial outlet in the home, enabling
network and
Internet access to multiple rooms. A second adapter is added in another room
to connect Ethernet-enabled devices like PCs and media players. The DXN-221 may
be used in rooms with multiple devices by connecting a switch to the adapter
to connect additional devices.
In a typical scenario, a single adapter comes from the home network router
via
an Ethernet cable and then connects to a nearby coaxial cable. The second
adapter can then be placed anywhere in the home where there is another
coaxial cable which can then plug into an Ethernet-ready device or network
switch for connecting multiple devices. The technology also works as a
point-to-multipoint network which enables placing multiple adapters throughout
the
home for connections in any room with a coaxial outlet.
The Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit is an ideal solution for home networking
requiring no
new in-home wiring. Pairing the device with existing coaxial cabling in the home
can extend the network to the home entertainment center where more devices are
now network-capable such as gaming consoles, digital video recorders (DVR), and
media players.
"With simplified user setup, coaxial networking support, the ability to
coexist with other coaxial devices, and fast networking speeds, our Coax
Ethernet Adapter Kit delivers a simplified networking solution that makes it
easy for consumers to enjoy the benefits of a digital home designed for
high-definition media streaming, online gaming and other emerging applications,"
said AJ Wang, chief technical officer for D-Link "The technology is fast and a
natural complement to our popular networking solutions for moving data into
areas of
a home where it may be difficult to run a cable or achieve a strong Wi-Fi
signal."
The D-Link Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit is Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA)
certified and therefore designed to coexist with other technologies already
being
distributed in the home. MoCA certified products are able to seamlessly
deliver HDTV and DVD quality digital entertainment and high-speed data
without interference or latency. The device operates in the 800-1500MHz
range, so there is no interference with other products such as cable TV
transmissions.
Price and Availability
The D-Link Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit DXN-221 will be available in Q3, 2008
from D-Link's network of retail outlets and will be available from
D-Link'sextensive network of e-tail shops with a manufacturer's suggested retail
price
of $199.99. Individual adapters (DXN-220) are available with a MSRP of $109.99.
About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large
enterprise business networking. The company is an award-winning designer,
developer
and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice, data and
video
communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO),
Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to Enterprise environments.
With millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped,
D-Link
is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the networking
and
communications market. D-Link Systems, Inc. headquarters are located at 17595
Mt.
Herrmann Street, Fountain Valley, Calif., 92708. Phone (800) 326-1688 or (714)
885-6000; FAX (866) 743-4905; Internet www.dlink.com.
D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All
other third party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners. Copyright Copyright 2008. D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All
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