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Powerline networking allows you to route your network through the electrical lines that are already built into your home or office. With speeds up to 10 times faster than DSL, this is a great way to get your ethernet network to other floors or rooms in your building, without the need to run wires. Powerline Network Adapters are particularly useful when concrete, metal, or other obstructions in the walls of your home or office block your wireless signals.
Powerline Network Adapter - 85 Mbps
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Please note that you need at least two Powerline Network Adapters to setup a powerline network.
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- 10/100 Fast Ethernet Interface Connection.
- Range: up to 980 feet.
- Speed: up to 85 Mbps.
- Password-protected encryption.
- Electrical System Type: 50-60Hz 100-240v.
- Electrical Plug Type: American 2 prong.
- Unlimited Powerline Network Adapters can communicate on a single network.
- LEDs: Ethernet Link/Activity, Powerline Link/Activity.
- Ethernet Cable Included (5 ft).
- Certified by FCC, UL, CE, 85 Mbps HomePlug 1.0.
- Works on same lines with X10 products.
- Surge protection built in for surges up to 475V AC.
- Operating Temperature: 32-104ºF (0-40ºC)
- Storage Temperature: 32-158ºF (0-70ºC)
- Dimensions:
3.75 in. x 2.5 in. x 1.125 in.
- Weight:
4.3 oz.
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Works with any ethernet network
We strongly recommend using the free software update feature (in 10.2.x - Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update, in OS X 10.3.x and 10.4.x - Apple menu > Software Update) to acquire the latest version of your operating system before installation.
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Works with most ethernet devices. Does not work with XBox.
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General
What can I use Powerline Networking for?
Powerline is ideal for –
- Sharing broadband internet access around the home or office
- Connecting networks together
- Sharing printers, scanners and other peripherals
- Transferring and sharing files between computers
- Playing network games - you can even connect your games consoles!
How does Powerline Networking send data through my electrical wires?
Powerline Networking devices convert data from your computer into a signal that can be transmitted over standard AC wires. The signal does not interfere with the ordinary current traveling through the wires. As these devices use the electrical power lines as a means to transfer data it is normal for the units to become warm during operation.
Is the electrical power line a reliable medium for a computer network?
In comparison to Ethernet cabling, which has clean and consistent characteristics, the AC mains power line used by Powerline Networking is a harsh medium for computer networking. This is because of the many sources of unpredictable noise and interference found around the home - hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, halogen lights, food blenders etc. A typical home power line can have any number of different appliances plugged in and out, turned on and off, or left running for any amount of time. All of this causes the characteristics of the power line to be constantly changing.
How does Powerline Networking overcome the difficulties of using the mains to create a computer network?
MacWireless Powerline Networking devices use a technology called PowerPacket™ to overcome the difficulties caused by using the mains to network computers. Developed by Intellon™ Corporation, PowerPacket constantly monitors for sudden changes in the quality of the power line. It senses these changes and adapts to provide the most reliable connection. If a hairdryer or vacuum cleaner is turned on, PowerPacket will adapt; if three new appliances are plugged in, PowerPacket will adapt. In this way, PowerPacket does not communicate through the noise, but dynamically changes around it – guaranteeing reliable communication at every outlet!
How many Powerline Networking devices can I use on my network?
You can use anywhere from two up to a virtually unlimited number of Powerline networking devices on your Powerline network.
What are the speed and range of a Powerline Networking network?
Powerline Networking networks can run over up to 980 feet of electrical wire at a maximum speed of 85Mbit/sec, with typical performance of between 36 and 66 Mbit/sec - more than enough for most home network users! Please note that even at 36 Mbit/sec, you are still running speeds over 20 times faster than a typical 1.5mbps DSL connection.
What about security? Can my neighbor receive my Powerline Networking signal?
MacWireless Powerline Network Adapters feature both a network privacy password as well as individual unit passwords. The privacy password prevents neighbors with powerline devices from accessing your network – the Powerline adapters will only work with other adapters with the same password. The unit password allows you to change the privacy password remotely – i.e. when connected to another Powerline Adapter on the same electrical system.
It is possible for your neighbor to receive your Powerline Networking signal between two adjacent homes if you do not change the network privacy password on all of your Powerline Network Adapters.
In order to make the Powerline Network Adapter work correctly, do I have to install the Powerline Utility on every single computer that is connected to a Powerline Network Adapter?
No, the Powerline Utility is a utility to diagnose or setup passwords for the Powerline Network Adapters. So technically speaking, the Powerline Utility does not need to be installed on every computer. In other words, you can install the utility, setup the passwords, and then remove it from your computer, by doing this it will not cause your Powerline Network Adapters to stop working.
Are there any OS requirements to run the Powerline Utility?
The MacWireless Powerline Utility will operate on Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Please note that the Powerline Utility is not required for operation, and that the Powerline products will work with any OS.
Can I use Powerline Networking with my current Wireless or Ethernet network?
Yes. Powerline Networking was designed from the outset to provide maximum compatibility with existing wireless and Ethernet networks. The PowerPacket technology adheres to standard Ethernet protocols - using destination and source MAC addressing.
Will Powerline Networking work in any home?
It will work with any home with copper wiring built in. Since older houses built before 1950 might have older wiring, it may not work in those cases.
 Will the Powerline Networking signal pass through circuit breakers?
Yes, the Powerline Networking signal will have no problem passing through circuit breakers but not through power transformers (those big cyclinders that hang on telephone poles).
Can I use other Powerline Networking brands with this one?
Yes. However, it’s not recommended to mix Powerline Network Adapters with other brands as the internal board may be slightly different. As long as all Powerline Networking devices comply with the HomePlug 1.1 Spec, then they should be okay.
Does Powerline Networking cause any interference with other home networking devices?
No, Powerline Networking operates in a different frequency band than other power line control devices and can co-exist with technologies as X-10, CEBus, and LONworks.
Are there any issues with power strips, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) and circuit breakers?
Extensive testing has shown minimal problems affecting data transfer when these devices are in use, but for the most reliable performance we recommend that each Powerline Networking unit be plugged directly into a mains wall outlet.
Can I connect my Powerline Network Adapter to my ethernet enabled PS2/Xbox/other device?
No. The 85 Mbps Powerline Adapter does not work with the XBox.
My Powerline Network Adapters do not seem to find each other. What can I do?
Plug them both into the same power outlet, and then make sure the LED's on the units light up. If the lights do not turn on try another power plug. Make sure that the units are not plugged into a power surge protector, or an extension cord (sometimes the signal cannot be sent through these devices). Power-cycle the units by unplugging the units and waiting a couple of minutes and plug the units back in. Check the passwords on the Powerline Network Adapters. The default privacy password on Powerline Network Adapters is 'HomePlug', and they will only work together is they have the same privacy password.
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Issue: Powerline Utility does not run work on Intel based Macintosh models.
Description: The product itself works with all Macintosh models. The Utility is used to change Encryption.
Solution: Run the utility from a non-Intel based Machine.
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 Download Installation Instructions
Download Powerline Security Utility for OS X
 v2.0, size 1.1 Mbytes, released 22 Feb 2006
With the Powerline Utility you can set powerline passwords as well as see what other powerline adapters are on your powerline network. This utility is not required to operate the Powerline Network Adapters.
Stuffit Expander 5 or later required to decompress software.
Download Powerline Security Utility for Mac OS 9
v1.0, size 760 Kbytes, released 20 June 2005
Download Powerline Network Adapter Utility for Windows, size 4.8 MB
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| A simple powerline network setup. |
| Ideal for putting Access Points on multiple floors. |
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