Devolo dLAN 500 AVmini

Devolo dLAN 500 AVmini review

Powerline home networking has recently enjoyed a significant boost in the base transfer rates. Ostensibly the HomePlug AV specification still quotes a maximum of 200Mbps, but thanks to some clever jiggery pokery, the newer IEEE 1901 super-standard means that a new slew of HomePlug AV kit has appeared with a throughput of 500Mbps. This new standard is still compatible with the existing HomePlug AV kit, although a mix of the two types of kit will dial down to the slower 200Mbps in practice.Devolo has jumped on board the new IEEE 1901 with gusto, and has a wide range of 500Mbps adaptors and starter sets available. The Devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Starter Kit is easily the neatest implementation from the German company so far, with the small but perfectly formed units belying their inherent capabilities. This starter kit contains two adaptors, two short Ethernet cables, an installation guide and a CD holding Devolo's own dLAN Cockpit software.You might also like...How to speed up your wireless networkHow to secure a wireless networkHow to build the ultimate home media network.