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HomePlug Powerline network adapter

£29.74 exc. VAT
£35.69 inc. VAT

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Description

HomePlug Powerline is an innovative technology that allows youto create a network using the electrical power lines in your homeor office!

There' no need to run messy cables up the stairs, through thewalls and under carpets - with HomePlug, each mains socket becomesa network point!

What can I use HomePlug for?

HomePlug Powerline is ideal for;

Sharing broadband internet access around the home oroffice.
Connecting networks together.
Sharing printers, scaners and other peripherals.
Transferring and sharing files between computers.
Playing network games - you can even connect your gameconsoles.

How does HomePlug send data through the mains wires?

HomePlug devices convert data from your computer into a signalthat can be transmitted over standard AC wires. The signal does notinterfere with the ordinary current travelling through the wires.As these devices use the mains power line as a means to transferdata it is normal for the units to become warm duringoperation.

Is the mains power line a reliable medium for a computernetwork?

In comparison to Ethernet cabling, which has clean andconsistent characteristics, the AC mains power line used byHomePlug is a harsh medium for comuter networking. This is becauseof the may sources of unpredictable noise and interference foundaround the home - hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, halogen lights,food blenders etc. A typical home power line can have any number ofdifferent appliances plugged in and out, turned on and off, or leftrunning for any amount of time. All of this causes thecharacteristics of the power line to be constantly changing.

How does HomePlug overcome these difficulties?

HomePlug devices use a technology called PowerPacket

to overcome the difficulties caused by using the mains tonetwork computers. Developed by Intellion Corporation, PowerPacketconstantly monitors for sudden changes in the quality of the powerline. It senses these changes and adapts to provide the mostreliable connection. If a hairdryer or vacuum cleaner is turned on,PowerPacket will adapt; if three new appliances are plugged in,PowerPacket will adapt. In this way, PowerPacket does notcommunicate through the noise, but dynamically changes around it -guaranteeing reliable communication at every outlet!

How many HomePlug devices can I use on my network?

You can install up to 16 HomePlug devices on your HomePlugnetwork.

What is the speed of a HomePlug network?

HomePlug networks can run at speeds of up to 14Mbits/sec, withtypical performance of between 6 and 11 Mbits/sec - more thanenough for most home network users!

Specifications

Speed: Up to 14Mbits/sec
Range: Up to 300m through mains power lines
Security: 56bit DES encryption
Standard: HomePlug 1.0 specification
Connectors: RJ-45
Includes 2m RJ-45 cable and 2m mains cable
Compact size: 113 x 75 x 24mm (W x D x H)
Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Can be used with Macs equiped with 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernetconnection , although the passwords must be set using a PC -remotely if neccessary.

This product contains two units allowing two computersto network.