This adapter will convert a power outlet plug to a network plug, use electrical wires to transfer data just like a Ethernet network.

Power line networks use the electrical system as a network, with each electrical outlet serving as a node. Any Ethernet-equipped device that's connected to a power line adapter is part of the power line network.



You need at least two PowerLine Ethernet adapters to form a network by using electrical outlet plugs and wires.



This adapter works like a HomePlug network adapter — which extend a home network by using regular AC power lines to transmit data — can be a good choice for networking a far-flung computer or other device when going wireless is not an option (perhaps due to interference or excessive distance). With performance rated at 85 Mbps (and real-world throughput of roughly half that) it's more than adequate for sharing an Internet connection or basic browsing and e-mail, but much less appropriate for bandwidth-intensive tasks like streaming media or moving large video or audio files around the home.

OVERVIEW

This converter is an advanced device that uses existing electrical wires to transfer digital data signals between Ethernet devices. This plug-and-play device turns any electrical outlet into a home network port in seconds.  Just plug this converter into any electrical outlet (located through-out your house) and your entire household is now wired for easy access for sharing Dial-up, xDSL, or Cable Internet access, with no expensive new wiring or cabling to install.  It is designed for ease-of-use, uncomplicated and very quick to install.

Besides the convenience, this converter  brings an assured Ethernet-like transfer rate of up to 85Mbps, which is faster than WLAN 802.11g and yet without radio interference. Thanks to 56-bit DES encryption, total security and privacy is ensured.

FEATURES:

Allows concurrent shared Internet access across existing 110V/220V electrical outlets

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HomePlug 1.0 Turbo

Compatible with 100 Mbps Ethernet products

Transfer rate up to 85 Mbps

True plug and play; installs in seconds -  no software required

Supports Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, MAC and any network built-in platforms

56-bit Data Encryption ensures data security and reliability

Installation:
Unlike some Powerline adapters, this adapter isn't a bulky wall-wart design that plugs directly into an outlet. Instead it comes in a compact desktop form factor that connects to AC using a "shaver" power cord. We can see the benefits to this approach, since it can enable easier physical access than something plugged in behind or under a heavy piece of furniture. The thin AC power cord also won't block access to other outlets on a crowded power strip where space is at a premium. (It's strongly recommended that you not plug this adapter or any HomePlug device into a surge suppressor or UPS [define] since they can interfere with or prevent connection.)