Both kits boast easy setup: one plug adapter slots into the wall near your router, hooking up via an ethernet cable to spare socket, while the other adapter goes next to your PC, A/V rack or whatever other device you want to get online. 128-bit security is offered between each adapter, and there’s no software to install.

As for the Linksys PLW400 Powerline AV 1-Port Wireless Extender, that will drop in March and offer a way to create a distant WiFi b/g/n bubble somewhere in your Powerline network. It will be priced at $119.99, while the AV 1-Port (PLEK400) and AV 4-Port (PLSK400) are $99.99 and $119.99 respectively.

The Powerline 500 Nano (XAVB51010) provides consumers a simple plug-and-play networking solution when connecting a single device that converts a standard electrical wall outlet into a high-speed network connection. To connect multiple devices in a room, NETGEAR offers a new N900 Video and Gaming 4-Port WiFi Adapter (WNCE4004) that can simultaneously connect to up to four wired devices to your WiFi router.

The Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender (WN2500RP) boosts dual band WiFi coverage in home networks to allow users to enjoy fast WiFi speeds at longer distances. It extends both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, reducing WiFi interference. It’s easy to setup, no need for a CD or Ethernet cable, and it’s ideal for homes with a mix of high bandwidth video streaming devices sch as Smart Tvs and network DVRs.

The Media Storage Router (WNDR4700) is a high-speed wireless router that offers 2TB of hard drive storage that makes it simple and secure to store and stream HD content and other media over a high-speed WiFi network.

Additionally, NETGEAR is debuting the N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) that provides a high speed connection between a notebook or desktop computer and a wireless network. It delivers up to 450 Mbps WiFi speeds and complements the N900 Dual Band Wireless Router (WNDR4500) and the previously mentioned Media Storage Router.

The adapter is called the TPL-306E and it can connect any device to the internet in your home using your router and a power line. The adapter will connect automatically to other adapters around the home. The network is secure and needs no drivers to install. You just hook the router to your network side and then to the device you want connectivity for.

The adapter has lights on the front to show power and connectivity. It also has tech inside to reduce power consumption when not in use by 70%. The adapter is capable of 200Mbps speeds. The full official name is the 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL-306E. It will hit retail outlets in December and will cost $54.99 for each adapter or $99.99 for a kit with two adapters. You need at least two adapters to start a network.

As well as the DHP-1320, D-Link is also offering a PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch (DHP-346AV) for $99.99, a PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV) for $119.99, and a PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV) for $139.99. However, the system is compatible with any HomePlug AV kit, so it should fit in with other manufacturers’ offerings too.

The D-Link DHL-1320 will be available from today, priced at $129.99.

Press Release:

D-Link® Hybrid Wireless-N PowerLine Router Now Available

200 Mbps Combination Wi-Fi and PowerLine Router, Along with PowerLine Adapters and Switches, Enable Consumers to Work, Play, View, and Share Anywhere in the Home

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – March 2, 2011 – D-Link® today announced its Wireless-N PowerLine Router (DHP-1320), a combination networking solution for extending wired and wireless home networks throughout the house by tapping into a home’s electrical wiring, is now available. This combination IPv6-ready network solution merges PowerLine 200 Mbps technology with a Wireless-N router and Ethernet ports, offering consumers two connectivity options to extend home network coverage and enjoy high-bandwidth applications, including HD video content, multimedia, VoIP calls, and more.

“As the amount of high-bandwidth Internet-based content viewed and shared in today’s homes continues to grow exponentially, superior network coverage is essential,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of consumer marketing, D-Link North America. “With this combination router and D-Link’s line of PowerLine accessory products, we’re able to provide consumers with a simple way to extend their networks into ‘dead zones’ where wireless coverage has previously been limited or spotty, such as a basement, an upstairs bedroom, or other hard to reach locations.”

Wired and Wireless Network Coverage Anywhere in the Home
The DHP-1320 extends wired and wireless networks to all devices in the home with optimal speed and bandwidth for a range of HD video-on-demand, gaming and other applications. Essentially turning a home’s existing electrical system into an Ethernet network, PowerLine’s extended coverage can be obtained without any drilling, difficult installation or messy cables. Simply plug the DHP-1320 into an electrical outlet and the technology distributes broadband to Internet-connected devices both wirelessly and through the electrical wiring in a home. D-Link® PowerLine adapters then plug into outlets anywhere in the home to extend wired coverage to additional rooms and devices where coverage is limited.

The DHP-1320 also provides IPv6 support, enabling consumers to future-proof their home networks for the next-generation of the Internet, ensuring connectivity with new wireless devices for years to come.

Additional features of the Hybrid Wireless-N PowerLine Router (DHP-1320) include:
· HomePlug AV certified with up to 200Mbps throughput

· Wireless N 300

· 3-Port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports

· Wi-Fi® Protected Setup™ (WPS) for Simple Push-Button Wireless Network Configuration

· Atheros Hy-Fi™ technology expands coverage, improves performance and simplifies network set up and management

· Built-in QoS Engine Enhances Internet Experience

· Supports Secure Wireless Encryption Using WPA™ or WPA2™

· Supports 128-bit AES Encryption For PowerLine Network Security

· PowerLine Sync Connection (ENY) Button

· Plug & Play Installation

Also shipping are a number of 200 Mbps PowerLine accessory products, including the PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch, Wireless N Extender, and Network Starter Kit. Combining these products with the DHP-1320 allows consumer to create the ultimate wired and wireless home network.

Availability and Pricing
The DHP-1320 Hybrid Wireless-N PowerLine Router is now available throughout D-Link’s vast network of retail and e-tail outlets in North America, and at the company’s online store, http://www.dlinkshop.com, with an MSRP of $129.99.

The following 200 Mbps PowerLine products are also now available:
· PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch (DHP-346AV); $99.99

· PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV); $119.99

· PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV); $139.99

Trendnet has one of the better lines of powerline networking gear on the market and the company unveiled a new solution at CES last week called the TPL-305E. The cool part about this powerline adapter is that it has three ports built-in rather than the one port we typically see. That means that you might be able to skip adding a hub at the entertainment center to get all of your devices connected.

The adapter can be used on a network with up to 16 other adapters in different rooms. The network speed supported is up to 200 Mbps and the adapters support network security. Trendnet also uses tech inside the adapters to reduce idle power consumption by up to 70%. The adapter will sell for $79.99.

The new device is called the TPL-304E and it is a high speed networking device good for data speeds of up to 200Mbps. It features an advanced noise filter to allow for more performance and has a power save mode to reduce consumption by 70%. The best feature of the device is that you can plug it in and still have an outlet that you can use for other gear in your home or office.

Losing an outlet is the worst thing about powerline networking for me and other folks that have every outlet in the room packed with computers and other gadgets. The TPL-304E can be used with up to eight of the devices on one network. That means one of them is used to transmit and seven others can be used to network various devices around the home.

The new solutions are a combination of WiFi and powerline gear that allow the user to get wireless access in the home and get web access to parts of the home where WiFi is spotty and connections are slow or just don’t work. The hybrid systems have software that works behind the scenes to manage the network over the different connectivity methods the system offers.

The hybrid solutions also support networking and smart power solutions. The hub in the hybrid systems is capable of speeds up to 500Mbps to support streaming video and other bandwidth heavy uses. The Powerline/Ethernet adapters are offered in single of four port designs for connecting devices and can operate at up to 200Mbps over the Powerlines in the home. The systems also have a WiFi/Powerline range extender reference design to extend their network to reach WiFi devices in parts of the home where the normal signal just can’t reach. All of the products in the series will land in Q4 2010.

For these users power line networking may be the only option to look at. A new standard has been approved by the IEEE that offers much faster power line networking speeds. The new standard is IEEE 1901 and it outlines a new speed for power line networking of 500Mbps.

The new specification is aimed at allowing all sorts of connectivity around homes for things like smart grids, LAN applications, and smart energy devices. The first mile and last mile solutions will over 500Mbps speeds over ranges of up to 1500 meters over any standard power line with voltage transmission frequency of less than 100MHz.

The new kit has all the parts you need to connect up to four of your home theater components or game consoles to the web without needing a wireless connection or new cables. The system uses the powerlines already ran in your home to provide fast 200 Mbps connectivity.

WD says that the connectivity speeds offered are plenty fast for shooting full HD 1080p video around your home. The system includes a pair of four port HomePlug AV adapters, Ethernet and power cables, and a setup guide along with utility software. The four ports allow you to connect four devices to your network at the entertainment center. The kit sells for $139.99 and is available right now.

There’s a pretty considerable list of supported codecs and containers, too – the full spec sheet is in the gallery below, but highlights include Xvid, ISO, AVCHD, DivX, MP4 and MKV for video and various audio and video options too.  You can also plug in an external Blu-ray drive via the USB 2.0 or eSATA ports for playback from optical media.

Meanwhile the new Powerline adapters save stringing ethernet cable across your lounge.  Entry-level is the XAVNB2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Kit, supporting up to 200Mbps data rates, while the XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter (and the XAVB5001 Kit) and XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter (and XAVB5501 Kit) boost speed to a theoretical 500Mbps.  The “+” versions also provide a pass-through filtered AC socket so you can still plug in an appliance.

The Netgear NeoTV 550 will be priced at $219.99 (or €199.99 in Europe, though it’s already showing up for preorder at around £139); no MRSP for the NeoTV 350, but that’s up for UK preorder at around £88 ($136).  As for the Powerline adapters, the AV 200 will drop in early October for $169, followed by the AV 500 Adapter Kit later that month for $159.  The standalone AV 500 Adapter ($89) and AV+ 500 Adapter Kit ($179) will arrive in early November, with the standalone AV+ Adapter ($99) bringing up the rear later that month.

Video demo after the cut

The Logitech Alert 750i is the internal system, priced at $299.99 for the master kit, and uses HomePlug powerline adapters so you don’t need to run cables between your computer and the camera.  The bundled software allows you to section up the camera’s view into 16 zones, each of which can be selectively monitored for movement; when sensed, the camera begins recording – with both audio and 15fps video, to both an included 2GB microSD card and to your PC for eventual offsite backup – and can optionally send an alert to you via email.

As for the Logitech Alert 750e, that’s $349.99, weatherproof and has IR lights for night vision, handy for keeping an eye on your garden or garage.  Otherwise both systems work the same, and you can optionally add extra cameras to cover more areas; Logitech offer indoor and outdoor models, together with a camera hidden in a desk clock.

The kit a 200Mbps single port bridge and a four port switch. The system is specifically designed to allow you to stream AV content around your home and supports single and cross-zone home wiring. Security is provided with 128-bit AES encryption.

The LinkE system can transmit data up to 65 feet in LOS wired homes and up to 32 feet in NLOS wired homes. The LinkE kit can be ordered now for $89.99 direct from the brite-View website.

TRENDnet has unveiled a could new powerline networking devices that promise connectivity and give you back the electrical outlet that you typically lose when you use a powerline network adapter. The new products are the TRENDnet TPL-304E and TPL-304E2K. Both are 200Mbps powerline network adapters and both have AC outlets built-in.

That means that once you plug the adapter in, you can still plug a device into the outlet. If outlets are as scarce in your home or office as mince, this is a very nice feature. The difference in the two kits is that the 304E2K includes a pair of the powerline adapters. The E2K kit will sell for $149 and the single adapter kit will sell for $79 with both landing in June.