Belkin Introduces New Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit Over Your Existing Home Electrical Wiring

This might be the answer for those offices that want to incorporate more of the digital office in the opratories but lack the network. Cost to get started is $150.


(Compton, CA) – June 22, 2009 – Today, Belkin announces an addition to its Powerline Networking line with its new Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit adapters, letting you create an ultrafast HD entertainment network through your home’s existing electrical wiring. Powered by Gigle Semiconductor’s mediaxtream™ chip, Belkin’s Gigabit Powerline provides a secure, stable networking signal anywhere in the home—even for areas that are hard to reach by wireless connections.

Because of its high Gigabit speeds and consistent connection, Gigabit Powerline reduces online gaming latency and provides large bandwidth, making it ideal for online PC gaming and ultrafast high-quality transmission of multiple video streams. While the current fastest powerline technology runs at 200Mbps, Gigabit Powerline delivers content at 1000Mbps of speed.
# Setup of a powerline network is simple with its plug-and-play connectivity: Plug one end of the Adapter into an available wall outlet.
# Connect the other end to any device with an available Ethernet port (RJ45), such as a gaming console, set-top box, or computer.