Linksys PLSK400

Cisco Linksys PLSK400 review

Powerline networking kit continues to evolve in response to our needs. The first generation of adaptors focused on taking a single link between two plug sockets, but as more and more devices are network-aware - such as smart TVs, Blu-ray players, Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 games consoles and set-top boxes - so our physical network needs increase. You could install a network switch in your current setup, but that's a little fiddly when there are far simpler solutions available, such as this kit from Cisco, the Linksys PLSK400 Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adaptor Kit.As the name suggests, this isn't just a simple point-to-point pair of powerline adaptors, since one of the devices in the kit boasts four 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports. This enables you to share your network, especially your internet connection, with up to four different units. You might also like...How to speed up your wireless networkHow to secure a wireless networkHow to build the ultimate home media networkThe other adaptor in the kit is a straightforward single port unit, which is designed to plug into your router or network switch. The pair of adaptors make for an elegant solution in theory, although unfortunately the same can't be said for design of the Cisco Linksys PLSK400 units themselves.