technical specifications
protocol/standards
• homeplug 1.0 specification, ieee 802.3 10/100 ethernet
(10 mbps) and ieee 802.3u fast ethernet compliant (100
mbps)
• integrated physical layer (phy) and media access
controller (mac)
• 10/100 mbps automdi/mdix support
• 85 mbps homeplug 1.0 compatible
modulation support
• ofdm 256/64/16, dqpsk, dbpsk and robo modulation
scheme
quality of service
• forward error correction (fec) support
• channel adaptation ensures that signal integrity is
maintained even under harsh noise environment
• csma/ca with prioritisation and automatic repeat request
(arq) for reliable delivery of ethernet packets via packet
encapsulation
• four level prioritised random access method
• segment bursting and contention-free access ensures high
throughput while maintaining low latency response and jitter
performance
frequency band
• 4.3mhz ~ 20.9mhz
security support
• 56-bit des encryption with key management for secure
powerline communications (use windows platform to
enable encryption)
platform support
• windows 98se, me, 2000 or xp
• os independent with tcp/ip protocol installed
power supply
• switch mode 90v ~ 240v
led indicators
• 1 x power led
• 1 x powerline activity status led
• 1 x ethernet link/activity status led
external connectors
• 1 x electrical power plugs
• 1 x rj45 for 10/100 ethernet (automdi/mdi-x)
environmental conditions
• operating temperature 0 ~ 50°celsius
• relative humidity 5 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
approvals
• c-tick
minimum system requirements:
• windows operating systems: microsoft windows (98se, me
2000 or xp pc system) with ethernet connection, pentium ii
300 mhz mmx-compatible pc or greater, minimum 64mb
hard disk space and memory, cd-rom drive
• maximum of 15 devices connected to power line network
• all turbo homeplugs must be on the same power circuit
package contents
• 2 x np285 turbo homeplug adaptors
• 2 x rj45 10/100 ethernet cables
• 1 x configuration/manual cd
• 1 x quick start guide - on cd