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Network equipment manufacturer D-Link has unveiled a new product which allows users to run Ethernet over standard coaxial cabling.
The product, called the DXN-221, is aimed at users wanting to run a hardwired network in their home for the purposes of speed and security.
D-Link's DXN-221 can be used in conjunction with standard Cat6 cables and is ideal for those who do not have a pre-wired structure cabling solution.
According to Tom's Hardware, "most homes however, have coax cabling wired throughout for TV use and for the most part, the bandwidth available goes largely untapped".
With the DXN-221 customers can use their existing hardware and the device offers transfer speeds of around 224Mbit per second.
Tom's Hardware claims that while this is faster than 100Mbit per second, it is nowhere near the gigabit speeds available with other cabling technology.
"We think most people would settle for 802.11n instead of plunking more money down to run cabling over a coaxial connection," the website concluded.
Last Updated: 22/04/2009 18:00
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