The D-Link DHP-500AV PowerLine AV 500 Adapter turns every power socket into a possible wired network connection, by extending your existing network using the electrical wiring in your home.The DHP-500AV plugs directly into a power outlet (outlets and electrical wiring must all be part of the same electrical system; at least one additional PowerLine AV 500 Adapter is required to create a network), and does not require any additional cables, so you can extend your home network by connecting multiple devices in the farthest corners of your home. For convenient setup, an encryption key can be quickly configured at the push of a button on the device, to protect the network from unauthorized wire tapping. With hassle-free plug and play installation, the DHP-500AV is an ideal solution to create a wall-to-wall home network.The DHP-500AV is capable of delivering wired data transfer rates of up to 500 Mbps. Advanced technology built into this device makes it more resistant to electrical interference from other household appliances, so users can fully benefit from maximum transmission speeds. This makes it ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications, guaranteeing smooth HD video streaming, VoIP calls, and lag-free online gaming experiences. In addition, its Quality of Service (QoS) Engine prioritizes Internet traffic, ensuring that multimedia applications do not experience glitches while web surfing and downloads are in progress. This device provides ample network bandwidth, enabling Digital Home consumers to tap into existing electrical wiring for high-quality multimedia streaming.Based on the industry-leading PowerLine Alliance technology, the DHP-500AV is compatible with other brands' devices based on the IEEE 1901 standard. It is also compatible with devices implementing the former PowerLine AV standard, such as D-Link's DHP-306AV/-307AV, DHP-P306AV/-P307AV, and DHP-W306AV/-W307AV.The DHP-500AV is part of D-Link Green, D-Link's program for providing eco-friendly alternatives without compromising performance: if data transmission does not occur over a certain period of time, the extender will automatically go into sleep mode to save power.