Chapter 2 Overview
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have
enough information about this product. This chapter tells you all you need to
know about the Powerline Adapter.
2.1 Specifications
Features:
HomePlug 1.0 compliant
Operates on existing home electric wiring
Plug-and-Play ( PnP ) operation provides easy setup
LED indicators indicate connection status
Data transmission rate up to 14Mbps for Ethernet interface; 12Mbps
for USB interface
Built-in QoS and Error Correction features
56-bit DES Link Encryption with key management for secure
powerline communications
Driver and communication software suit provided
One USB type B connection or one 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN
connection
2.2 Front View
The LED indicators located on the front panel show the status and activity.
USB Powerline Adapter
Col
: Flash when transmitting has collision
Act
: Flash during transmitting data
Link
: Light when linked to a Powerline network
USB port
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