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Chapter 1 Introduction
Powerline communication is revolution in home and small office networking, greatly simplifying
the task of installing a high-speed local area network. With PLANET
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s powerline
communication products, you can utilize existing AC power outlets and wires to connect your
computers, servers and other devices safely, securely and at true LAN speeds of up to 14
Mega bits per second. No complex and expensive specialized wiring usually associated with
LAN
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s is required, or management, security and interference problems associated with
802.11x wireless technologies
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just convenient, reliable, secure and simple networking where
you need it most. PLANET
’
s Powerline products allow you to place a computer anywhere in
your home or small office with flawless, uninterrupted high-speed network connection, simply
by plugging your computer
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s USB interface into PL-102U equipped power outlet
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and you
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re
almost guaranteed to have one of these wherever you need it.
PL-102U is an Powerline USB adapter with an USB type B connector for directly connecting to
computer
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s USB port. It provides a power socket for connecting to wall outlet.
Security of PLANET
’
s Powerline communication technology is assured by the use of 56-bit
DES encryption
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the same system used to protect banking systems all over the world, and is
interference free, avoiding the problems of wireless systems.
1.1 Powerline USB Adapter
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PL-102U
The newest and fastest way to network your PCs is through powerline networking, which
allows you to turn the powerlines in your home into your network cable. The easiest way to
integrate any PC or laptop into such a powerline network is with PLANET Powerline USB
Adapter. Use your existing USB port with your existing powerlines. The Plug-and-Play USB
Adapter connects directly to virtually any USB-ready PC
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just plug it in and you are ready to
share data, printers, or high-speed Internet access over your existing powerline network. For
desktop installation, you do not have to open your PC case. With user-friendly software, it is
simple to set up.
Not only is PL-102U easy to install and use, but it also powerful. You can send and receive
data at speeds of up to 12Mbps. Plug it into the USB port; set it up, and you are ready to go.
So for full desktop and notebook PC flexibility and powerline convenience, the PL-102U
provides the perfect solution.
