D-Link DHP-W310AV – Powerline AV+ Wireless N Mini Extender with Powerline 200Mbps+, Wireless N300, 10/100 LAN Port, HomePlug AV, IEEE 1901, WPS, 128-bit AES Encryption & WMM QoS
Overview:
• The D-Link DHP-W310AV is a Powerline AV+ Wireless N Mini Extender designed to extend an existing home network using both Powerline and wireless connectivity.
• It uses existing home electrical wiring to extend network access through Powerline technology while also increasing the wireless coverage area inside the home.
• The extender is compliant with the HomePlug AV standard and supports Powerline networking through IEEE 1901 compatible devices.
• It supports Powerline speeds of over 200Mbps and Wireless N speeds up to 300Mbps, making it suitable for streaming movies, downloading large files, and everyday internet browsing.
• The 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN port allows users to connect a wired device for network access.
• Security features include WPA/WPA2 and WEP wireless encryption, 128-bit AES encryption for Powerline communication, and a Common Connect button for WPS or secure Powerline setup.
Key Features:
• Powerline AV+ Wireless N Extender: Combines Powerline networking and wireless extension in one device.
• Uses Existing Electrical Wiring: Extends the home network without installing new Ethernet cables.
• Wireless N300: Provides wireless speeds up to 300Mbps for compatible wireless devices.
• Powerline Speed Over 200Mbps: Suitable for media streaming, large file downloads, and web browsing.
• 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Port: Allows connection of one wired network device.
• HomePlug AV Support: Compatible with HomePlug AV Powerline networking standard.
• IEEE 1901 Support: Supports Powerline networking with compatible IEEE 1901 devices.
• IEEE 1905.1 Draft Support: Helps improve hybrid network setup and management.
• WPA/WPA2 and WEP Security: Helps secure wireless network traffic.
• 128-bit AES Encryption: Helps secure Powerline communication over electrical wiring.
• Common Connect Button: Activates WPS wireless setup or Powerline encryption.
• WMM QoS Support: Prioritizes multimedia traffic for smoother wireless performance.
• IPv6 Support: Supports modern network compatibility.
• Web Browser Setup: Allows web-based configuration and management.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Powerline AV+ Wireless N Mini Extender
• Model: DHP-W310AV
• Powerline Technology: Powerline AV+
• Wireless Technology: Wireless N
• Ethernet Interface: 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN Port
• Powerline Interface: Compatible with IEEE 1901 and HomePlug AV Devices
• Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11n, Backward Compatible with IEEE 802.11g/b
• Hybrid Network Standard: IEEE 1905.1 Draft-Compliant
• Powerline Speed: Over 200Mbps
• Wireless Speed: Up to 300Mbps
• Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2 Encryption, WEP Encryption
• Powerline Security: 128-bit AES Data Encryption for PLC Powerline
• Setup Button: Common Connect Button for WPS and Powerline Encryption
• QoS: Wi-Fi Multimedia WMM Quality of Service
• Advanced Features: IPv6 Support, Web Browser Setup and Configuration
• Supported Uses: Streaming Movies, Large File Downloads, Web Browsing, Wireless Coverage Extension
• Product Status: Discontinued
• Category: D-Link Powerline Adapters
Applications:
• Extending home network coverage through existing electrical wiring.
• Adding Wi-Fi coverage in areas away from the main router.
• Connecting one wired device through the 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN port.
• Streaming movies, downloading large files, and general internet browsing.
• Extending wireless access for laptops, smartphones, tablets, and wireless devices.
• Creating a hybrid Powerline and wireless network without installing new cables.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DHP-W310AV for customers who need a combined Powerline and Wireless N extension solution for basic home networking.
• It is suitable for homes and small offices where Wi-Fi coverage is weak and running Ethernet cables is difficult.
• The combination of Powerline AV+, Wireless N300, Fast Ethernet LAN, WMM QoS, and encryption makes it practical for extending connectivity to rooms away from the main router.
• It is useful when the customer needs both wired and wireless access from one compact extender.
• This model is discontinued, so Connect Gates recommends confirming availability before offering it, or replacing it with a newer Powerline or Wi-Fi range extender model when required.