The HomePlug Digital Media Streamer provides Playback of both standard and high ... more
definition movies, music and photos stored on PC and storage device to your TV with Support for DRM protected downloadable content from major online providers and Playbac...
Postage & Packaging: free Super Saver Delivery Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
The HomePlug Digital Media Streamer provides Playback of both standard and high ... more
definition movies, music and photos stored on PC and storage device to your TV with Support for DRM protected downloadable content from major online providers and Playbac...
Postage & Packaging: £4.50 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Fast network solution, very easy to setup Disadvantages: Slightly too wide for some sockets
apparently uses 128 bit AES encryption for security purposes, though I'm wondering how someone would tap into your home electricity supply (maybe if you're sharing a house or in a block of flats it might be useful - answers on a postcard please)!
You can also use the HomePlug for other Internet gadgets such as games consoles. There have been issues with some Xbox consoles so be warned. I don't have any games consoles so I cannot say for certain what the issues are exactly.
It is particularly useful for people who don't like wireless routers or were given free non-wireless routers from their Internet Service Provider.
Note: Most HomePlug 1.0 devices cannot interoperate with HomePlug AV devices without the use of a suitable bridge, although both can co-exist on the same cable.
- The ZyXEL PLA-401 -
I decided on the 200Mbps as it ...
Advantages: None Disadvantages: Software will not install on XP Bad support
Having spent some time looking for a good wireless media device, I came across the Linksys DMA2100. I was confident that with the Linksys the product would do the job.
Unfortunately it is totally unusable, firstly the software that came in the box states that it is Vista compatible; however I happened to run XP, after several attempts and hours of trying to load the operating software I was forced to call tech support. I have to say we have all had problems with so called tech support; trying to get through, long hours on premium rate numbers, speaking with overseas staff that do not understand English, but the Linksys so called back-up is non-existent, you cannot get through, and the rare times that you do, the support staff have not got a clue, keeping you on hold only to come back and give you yet another number to call that you are ...
Windows XP Home Edition - Celeron - 1 GHz - RAM 256 MB
Remote control
Type
Remote control
Technology
Infrared
Connections
Connector Type
1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A )
1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 )
1 x SPDIF output ( TOS Link )
1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 )
1 x USB
Manufacturer's product description
ZyXEL DMA-1100P, a new-generation device that integrates cutting-edge transmission methods, HomePlug AV Powerline Networking and Digital Media Adapter technologies. Thanks to the advanced HomePlug AV features, the DMA-1100P is capable of transmitting data at up to 200Mbps, allowing users to display video clips and photos stored in the computer onto the big-screen living room TV without wiring. Sharing and viewing multimedia contents from the computer has never been so easy: no more running cables around the house, and no more CD-burning for file distribution. All you need is set up the Digital Media Adapter and start enjoying video, photos and music on your TV or home stereo. With DMA-1100P, files are transferred from your computer to the TV or stereo via the LAN or USB ports. ZyXEL DMA-1100P allows you to get files from a computer hard disk and display photOS/video on big-screen TVs or home stereo systems. No longer are you confined to view images on a personal computer. The DMA-1100P lets you truly utilize your home entertainment system and share video, photos and music with your friends and family in the comfort of the living room.
