Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing PLANET 85M Powerline Ethernet Bridge. With Planet
powerline communication products, your power outlets are no longer to be
viewed only as power receptacles but also as network connection point. The PL-
201 is a Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with a RJ-45 Ethernet interface which
directly connecting to your computer’s network card. With multiple outlets in
almost every room, PL-201 allows you to use your existing electrical wiring to
give your entire household or Office access to your network connection without
the clutter of messy wiring around the house and Office.
By using Planet ‘s powerline communication Products, you will not need to spend
time and money to installing Ethernet Cabling to share network, just simply by
plugging the PL-201 into the wall anywhere in the house or office. The 56-bits
DES data encryption improves the security and reliability, to protect the data
leaked by someone else, and you will not need to worry about the data will be
leaked; up to 85 Mbps data rate can provide you the higher speed in data
transferring. This product is cost-effective, easy to install and do not require any
new wired.
Features
Direct attached to power outlets
HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 Turbo compliant
Connect 10/100 Ethernet network to Powerline network
Up to 85Mbps data rate on the powerline
Up to 200 meters between powerline nodes
56-bits DES link Encryption for security and reliability
Throughout the whole house, just use your power circuit to access the
Internet or PC network
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing for high data reliability in noisy
media conditions
Specification
Mode
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PL-201-UK/US
Standard HomePlug
Powerline
Specification 1.0 Turbo
compliant
IEEE802.3 10 Base-T
IEEE802.3u 100 Base-TX
Ports
One RJ-45 port
Speed
UP to 85Mbps
Encryption
56-bits DES encryption
LED
PWR, ETH, PL
Powerline
Frequency Band
4.3Mhz to 20.9Mhz
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