With its ability to deliver throughput that's not only faster than most wireless connections but also more reliable, the appeal of powerline networking is obvious. And being ridiculously easy to setup and use, it's also suited to those who are less technically-minded.

As great as wireless networking is, it has its issues. Whether it's the variability of the signal strength, high latency, the susceptibility to interference or the annoying hassle of connecting a device that isn't Wi-Fi capable natively to a wireless network, there's something to frustrate everyone.

The D-Link DHP-307AV is a powerline adaptor kit that will get broadband to the parts of your house that Wi-Fi just won't reach. But powerline has been around for a while now, and what - if anything - sets the D-Link kit apart?

The D-Link DHP-307AV is a powerline adaptor kit that will get broadband to the parts of your house that Wi-Fi just won't reach. But powerline has been around for a while now, and what - if anything - sets the D-Link kit apart?

Hands-up, I am a bone fide, paid-up member of the Powerline fan club. As a resident of Bath, getting a solid, reliable Wi-Fi signal from one end of my thick, stonewalled flat to the other is an exercise in futility.

THIS POWERLINE ADAPTER WORKED IMMEDIATELY OUT OF THE BOX, NO SETUP WAS NEEDED. THE REASON I BOUGHT THIS ADAPTER IS TO ESTABLISH A WIRED HIGH SPEED INTERNET IN MY LIVING ROOM BECAUSE I NEEDED TO HOOKUP A MEDIA PLAYER BOX FROM A TV INTERNET PROVIDER, I DID NOT WANT TO RUN RJ45 CABLE FROM MY ATT MODEM...

Over the past few years, we've all become accustomed to using wireless technology wherever we can. Plugging an Ethernet cable into a laptop may even seem completely alien to some people who are less ‘techy' than most. However, as good as wireless technology is though, it has its weaknesses.

Very impressed at how simple these are to setup. Basically plug in and it works. I used these on a customers site to get a network into an office some 60 metres from the main site. Wireless wasn't reliable enough. All I would say is, make sure they are plugged directly into a proper wall socket.

I am happy to say the D-Link adapters work perfectly. I was worried because I am unfamiliar with any D-Link products but so far my internet connection has been excellent. I use the adapter for Xbox Live and my connection has always been full green compared to other gamers who show yellow or red.

All works properly but the lack of instruction on how to set up and sync them is a problem I had to call the company to find out how to sync them and I am quite knowledgeable about electronics but once I had set them up properly I have has no problems at all

Durable construction; Highly Compatible; Improves Performance; Reliable; Strong Connection Points

Lack Of Instructions