Duxbury Networking has expanded its range of networking solutions that optimise existing electrical wiring infrastructures for high-speed data transfers, with the launch of two new Netgear 'adapter kits' dubbed the Powerline 200 XAVB2001 and 200 XAVB2501.
These diminutive products - each smaller than a deck of cards - enable high-performance applications such as HD video streaming, voice over IP (VOIP), Internet gaming and large file transfers to reach networked devices over existing electrical wiring in environments where wireless network performance may be challenged by electrical 'noise' or construction barriers.
Andy Robb, chief technology officer at Duxbury Networking, says Powerline technology enables consumers to create a 10/100 Ethernet connection from any ordinary 220-volt electrical outlet, obviating the need to run new cables while lowering the overall cost to deploy a high-speed network.
“The technology is increasingly popular for always-on infrastructures because of the rapid growth in connected AV devices - and the high speeds and reliability required to support these applications. It is also a complementary solution for TVs, Blu-ray players, set-top boxes and other devices that still require wired connections," he says.
The kits incorporate new design innovations said to boost performance over existing solutions by as much as 20%. They feature simple 'push-and-secure' functionality enabling non-skilled users to easily install and secure the devices without any knowledge of networking.
Duxbury Networking also offers a broad portfolio of Netgear Powerline connectivity options, including single-port, pass-through, 4-port, and wireless extensions.

