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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Powerline Adapter (the Adapter). Now you
can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need
around the home or office using the existing power lines in your home or office.
The Belkin Powerline Adapter utilizes the existing 110-volt electrical wiring in
your home or office to connect all of your computers together to create a
network. The easy installation and setup will have you networking through your
power lines in minutes. Please read through this manual completely to ensure
that you get the most out of your Powerline Adapter.
Benefits:
• Lets you add network capability to any laptop or desktop computer, through
your electrical wall outlets
• Connects your computer to a powerline network without requiring you to
run new cables
• Utilizes existing electrical wiring to network your computers
• Installs with a simple, Plug-and-Play connection
• Transfers data at speeds of up to 14Mbps
• Avoids network disruption and powerline noise by using PowerPacket® —
hopping frequencies that maintain network connections
• Works with all devices compliant with HomePlug® 1.0 standard
• Fits any standard 2- or 3-prong wall outlet
• Offers 56-bit DES data encryption to allow for secure data transmissions
• Works with Windows® 98 SE, 2000, Me, and XP
• Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free, 24-hour technical support