Slinglink Turbo 1PORT Enet Connection Bridge (SL 150-100)

by Sling Media

Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000R3K488
• Item model number: SL150-100
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #11 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Network Adapters > Powerline Network Adapters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Want to connect your Slingbox but your TV is in a different room than your router? Need a network connection for your computer or game console in an area where you have no wireless coverage? Want an easy-to-set-up networking solution that provides a fast connection and the best conditions for smooth video? SlingLink TURBO is a great solution.

A simple powerline Ethernet solution for your Slingbox and other devices.
Click here for a larger image

1. Plug one SlingLink TURBO 1-Port into the wall near your router.

2. Plug in the other SlingLink TURBO wherever you have your Slingbox or other device(s) installed.

Home Networking Made Simple

Connectivity Anywhere in the Home

Slingbox is often located in an area that is not ideal for a wireless connection. Stereo equipment, a stereo rack, or lots of wires can cause a weak or fading Wi-Fi signal. SlingLink TURBO eliminates these problems and assures a high quality connection for your Slingbox or other network devices.

SlingLink TURBO offers great coverage in homes up to 3500 square feet and is a slim, low-profile device, for easy integration into your existing setup.

Best Connection and Signal Quality

By providing a direct, hard-wired connection from your router to your Slingbox or other devices, you'll limit the network interruption/interference or signal weakness that can go hand in hand with Wi-Fi, and get the best possible video from your Slingbox, and the most reliable connection for your other devices.

Connect All Your Devices to the Internet

The one-port SlingLink is perfect for connecting one network device--your Slingbox, a video game system, etc.--but if you need connections for multiple devices in one spot, consider the four-port model, which provides four separate connections. You can expand your network and add up to 16 SlingLink devices (up to 64 networked devices) throughout your home.

How it Works

The SlingLink TURBO uses powerline networking technology to provide an Internet connection, using the electrical wiring in your house to create a network. The SlingLink TURBO 1-Port and 4-Port are plug-and-play devices, and are a breeze to set up, even when your router and devices are in separate rooms.

Just plug one SlingLink TURBO into an in-wall electrical outlet near your router, and plug the other SlingLink TURBO into an in-wall electrical outlet near your Slingbox or any other device that needs to be connected to the Internet.

What's in the Box

Pair of SlingLink TURBO 1-Port Units, Ethernet Cable, Quick Start Guide

Product Description

Slinglink Turbo 1PORT Enet Connection Bridge (SL 150-100): Box Contents - 2 SlingLink TURBO 1-Port Units, 1 Ethernet Cable, and 1 Quick Start Guide. Plug/Powerline 85 Mbps technology. Network Interface - One RJ-45 (100BASE-T-Ethernet) and Electrical Plug (Powerline Ethernet. Power Line Networking Performance Standards - 85 Mbps Intellon Chipset. Power Supply - 100-230V 50/60Hz, Less than 5W consumption

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A few caveats, November 11, 2008

By 

J. Kroman (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Slinglink Turbo 1PORT Enet Connection Bridge (SL 150-100) (Personal Computers)

Firstoff, I would say this device does what it is supposed to. Having used several powerline products like this, I will say that this one performs about as well as competing units. That said, there are few caveats I would point out. First, you're only going to get acceptable throughput when both sides of the link are on the same household circuit. This is especially true with older homes who may have gone through electrical upgrades (like mine). Also, your throughput will suffer when you use other electrical devices on the circuit. For example, my video gets choppy whenever someone turns on/off the bathroom light which is adjacent to the bedroom where I have this unit located. For basic internet usage this is not a big deal, but if you're streaming video to a media center like I am, it is somewhat of an annoyance.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eye-opening product, January 6, 2008

By 

James J. Stark (Virginia) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Slinglink Turbo 1PORT Enet Connection Bridge (SL 150-100) (Personal Computers)

I bought this product to work with my Slingbox because my router is in a different room from my TV. It worked perfectly out of the box. I also use it to convert my wireless network to a wired network using the household current and my internet speed has doubled. Great product, great concept. May help change the way we use computers in the home.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Purchase ever, October 1, 2007

By 

Steven Whiting - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Slinglink Turbo 1PORT Enet Connection Bridge (SL 150-100) (Personal Computers)

This product not only proved itself, but it solved the problem of having to drill holes and run cables through the house, especially in a very difficult area. I am extremely pleased with this item, and would like to see the price drop a little more, but all in all it is definitely worth the price and time involved. It took about 3 minutes to have it all setup. There is no programming at all, it's all automatic.