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1 Introduction to PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor
One of the major drawbacks in setting up home network is the absence of required wiring
inside the house to interconnect networked computers. In recent years several technologies
have attempted to address the issue. The most prominent technology so far is the family of
WIFI (802.11 X) products. Recently, however, another technology called HomePlug has
come forth. It uses electrical grids, already available inside walls to transmit data from
computer to computer. HomePlug technology modulates computer data in a way to enable
them use power grid as a medium of transmission from point to point. Using this
technology, two computers have a virtual Ethernet connection without the need to be
physically connected to each other.
The PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor has 3 indicator lights (LEDs) and an Ethernet
port. The LEDs depict the connection status, as well as other information, enabling
detailed diagnosis of system malfunction. The Ethernet port is to connect to a device in the
home network. The PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor has a standard power plug for
connection to a power outlet. There are three main kinds of power plugs:
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PL-14PE (UK) – 3 pins UK plug with integrated 230V AC power supply.
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PL-14PE (EUR) – 2 pins Euro plug with integrated 230V AC power supply.
Computer networking in the office or at home has the following advantages:
1. Share centrally stored data
2. Share one printer
3. Multi-access to one Internet connection
4. Multi-user games over the network.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing,
please contact your dealer immediately.
PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor (Qty:1)
Easy Start (Qty:1)
Configuration Utility Installation CD (Qty:1)
CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet
Network cable
(RJ-45) (Qty:1)