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Modern take on powerline networking

D-Link Covr-P2502 offers the latest networking features for homes with poor Wi-Fi signal

D-Link Covr-P2502 is like an upgraded version of the powerline adapters already in the market.
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D-Link has given a fresh spin to the mature powerline networking technology. Its latest powerline adapter, the Covr-P2502 Hybrid Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System, adds mesh networking support, which is the hottest trend in the industry now.

Home mesh Wi-Fi systems use multiple wireless nodes to blanket your home in Wi-Fi signal and eliminate blind spots. These nodes transmit data among themselves - known as backhaul - using Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 28, 2018, with the headline Modern take on powerline networking. Subscribe