Gigabit Starter Kits use HomePlug AV2 technology.

New PowerLine AV2 Starter Kits Instantly Transform Existing Electrical Outlets into a Powerful Gigabit Wired Network

LAS VEGAS, -- INTERNATIONAL CES -- D-Link today announced the industry's first-to-market PowerLine AV2 2000 Gigabit Starter Kit (DHP-701AV) and an updated PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Starter Kit (DHP-601AV), offering faster gigabit performance. Utilizing the latest HomePlug AV2 industry-standard technology, the DHP-701AV and DHP-601AV turn virtually any home wall outlet into a powerful network connection(1) to handle a range of high-bandwidth applications, including online gaming and HD video streaming with speeds of up to 2000Mbps (DHP-701AV).(2) The plug-and-play DHP-701AV and DHP-601AV are designed with push button secure setup to connect to your existing network with no configuration required.

Featuring two PowerLine AV2 2000 adapters, the DHP-701AV leverages the latest in AV2 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology and 2000Mbps connectivity, allowing users to transfer larger files with ease and enjoy uninterrupted HD media streaming and online gaming. The addition of MIMO technology allows the adapters to utilize the fastest two wires in a typical three-wire (live, neutral and ground) installation, delivering expanded home network coverage. The updated DHP-601AV kit includes two DHP-600AV PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Adapters to create a high-speed HomePlug network with speeds of up to 1000Mbps.(2 )

"Our latest PowerLine solutions underscore the growing needs of connected homes - an ever-expanding list of bandwidth-intensive applications," said Ken Loyd, director of consumer product marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "Whether gaming online, streaming HD media or extending your home network, the new PowerLine Starter Kits transform any room's existing electrical wiring to seamlessly connect everything together, providing the highest quality streaming and fastest throughput speeds available. They are the perfect complement to an existing home network."

More About the DHP-701AV The DHP-701AV kit includes two DHP-700AV PowerLine AV2 2000 Gigabit Adapters (one for connecting to your home network and the other for connecting a device to the network) offering a host of benefits:

-- HomePlug AV2 technology for speeds of up to 2000Mpbs(2) -- MIMO technology for significantly enhanced coverage; particularly for previously hard-to-reach outlets -- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity -- Plug-and-Play installation -- Power saving mode reduces power consumption by up to 85 percent(3) -- 128-bit AES Link Encryption with key management for secure communications

More About the DHP-601AV The updated DHP-601AV kit includes two DHP-600AV PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Adapters to create a high-speed HomePlug network at speeds of up to 1000 Mbps with a host of benefits:

-- HomePlug AV2 standard for speeds up to 1000Mbps(2) -- Gigabit Ethernet port -- Plug-and-play installation -- 128-bit AES Link Encryption with key management for secure communications -- Power saving mode reduces power consumption by up to 85 percent (3)

Availability and Pricing The DHP-701AV and DHP-601AV will be available in Q1 2015 with a retail price of $129.99 and $79.99 respectively in the United States throughout D-Link's vast network of retail and etail partners. The D-Link() AV2 PowerLine Starter Kits will be displayed at the 2015 International CES, Jan. 6-8, 2015 in Las Vegas. Detailed specifications are available online at us.dlink.com.

Product Videos: PowerLine AV2 2000 Gigabit Starter Kit (DHP-701AV) - http://youtu.be/P95tSAd3AbM

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Gigabit Starter Kits use HomePlug AV2 technology.