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    Zyxel PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter-Silver-85Mbps - [email protected] Shipped!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Jun 6, 2009.

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    Hey all!

    buy.com has: Zyxel PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter - PL100 Silver, 85Mbps - Reg. Price $82.00, Sale Price $23.99 + free shipping!

    Decent deal!
    and, according to buy.com:
    This Item is Shakin'
    Today's Rank: 1
    Yesterday's Rank: 1957

    Linky:
    http://www.buy.com/prod/zyxel-pl-10...em-bulk-zyxel-pl-100/q/loc/101/202527043.html

    ZyXELs PL100 HomePlug Adapter is an extended access solution that allows you to network your home using existing electric lines. With no need for additional wiring, simply connect the ZyXEL HomePlug PL100 to an existing power socket, and it will transform your electrical power lines into a house-wide network infrastructure. It's the easiest way to create a safe, fast, and secure home network.

    Powered by HomePlug Turbo Technology, the ZyXEL PL100 can achieve data rates of up to 85 Mbps* . The power line solution allows users to surf the web, access e-mail, and deliver large files easily and safely using high-speed Power Line connections.

    *Actual throughput depends on interference in your household power circuit and the quality of the electrical installation.

    Features
    • Up to *85Mbps-Equivalent Data Rate over Existing Power Line
    • HomePlug 1.0 Certified
    • 56-bit DES Protection for Secure Data Transmission
    • Stylish Desktop Design with Universal Power Cord

    Tech Specs
    • Network Standard: HomePlug Turbo 85Mbps data rate compliant
    • Powerline Network: Supports up to 16 (Tone Map)PL- devices communicating on a single network
    • Power Line Network: Each Powerline Ethernet adapter supports 15 remote Ethernet addresses. With total 4 groups then it can support up to total 64.
    • Modulation: OFDM Symbol Modulation
    • Modulation: Supports QAM 256/64/16, DQPSK, DBPSK and ROBO Carrier modulation schemes
    • Frequency Band: 4.3 MHZ ~ 20.9 MHZ
    • Coverage Area: up to 300 meters/984 feet
    • Security: 56-bit DES with Key Management
    • Interface: RJ-45 compatible
    • LED Display: PWR: Power-Light Locate on Top-Case
    • LED Display: LINK: Power-Line Link/ACT Locate on Top-Case
    • LED Display: ETHN: LINK/ACT Locate on Top-Case
    • Power Input: 100-240VAC, 50~60Hz, 0.05A
    • Dimensions: 112 (W) 106(D) 28.5(H) mm
    • Weight: 185.8g
    • Operating Temperature: 0~45C
    • Humidity: 10%~90% Non-condensing
    • Certification: FCC, CE, HomePlug Certification

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    Hope this helps someone!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 6, 2009
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