Hardware Geeks

D-Link today announced the DXN-221, a Coax Cable Internet Adapter Kit. The kit connects to your router and the cable lines in your home and uses them to create a wired network.

“With simplified user setup, coaxial networking support, the ability to coexist with other coaxial devices, and fast networking speeds, our Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit delivers a simplified networking solution that makes it easy for consumers to enjoy the benefits of a digital home designed for high-definition media streaming, online gaming and other emerging applications,” said AJ Wang, chief technical officer for D-Link “The technology is fast and a natural complement to our popular networking solutions for moving data into areas of a home where it may be difficult to run a cable or achieve a strong Wi-Fi signal.”

Having a Coax network is great for sending large files from one computer to another, or sending a high def video to your TV from a computer in another room. My only concern with the product is, will it interfear with my internet if I have cable internet, and will it degrade my television signal.

I have asked D-Link those questions, and I am currently waiting a responce and will let you know when I have one.

Price and Availability
The D-Link Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit DXN-221 will be available in Q3, 2008 from D-Link’s network of retail outlets and will be available from D-Link’s extensive network of e-tail shops with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $199.99. Individual adapters (DXN-220) are available with a MSRP of $109.99.

Updated:
The following are questions I asked D-Link about the device and their answers.

Question:

If a user is a cable Internet subscriber, will this interfere with current Internet connection, or will it send the data on a different signal level?

Answer:

Any interference will be none at all or negligible to notice.

Question:

Would you recommend this device to a user in an apartment building?

Answer:

Yes, the product offers a utility that encrypts the data to prevent signal jumping.

Question:

Any pictures of the device?

Answer:

We hope to have some shortly.

Question:

Would it be possible to get one for review?

Answer:

Yes, we have put you on our list.

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