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other end to any available Ethernet
port. The Adapter sets up on any
laptop or desktop, with the
simplicity of Plug-and-Play
technology to provide you with
Internet, file, and peripheral sharing.
Avoids network disruption and
powerline noise by using
PowerPacket-hopping frequencies to
maintain network connections.
Comes with life-time warranty and
free 24 hour technical support. Their
SurgeMaster® Surge Protector for
HomePlug networks
(F9M923-08GRY-PL, $63) features
an outlet that is fully compatible
with HomePlug networking
equipment. Traditional surge
protectors are not designed to work
with HomePlug networking
equipment and will limit the speed
of the HomePlug data, or stop it all
together. It has a 2360-joule energy
rating.
D-Link
http:// www.dlink.com
The D-Link DHP-100 is a
plug-and-play Ethernet-to-Power-
line Bridge providing a convenient
way to extend the range of a
wireless access point or router. It is
especially useful for homes or small
offices when concrete walls,
elevator shafts, successive floors, or
other architectural impediments
inhibit the wireless signal. It
transmits data reliably even in noisy
media environments by intelligently
adapting to strong signal channels.
Using proven Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing (OFDM), an
advanced signal processing
technique used by wireless and
xDSL applications to ensure strong
signal throughput while filtering out
interference. Other features include
Quality-of-Service (QoS) for
prioritized random access,
contention-free access, and segment
bursting.
GigaFast
http:// www.gigafast.com
They make a 3-port HomePlug™
Internet router, the PE904-R. It
operates on the Powerline 1.0.1
specs providing up to 14Mbps over
home wiring. It also has 3
10/100Mbps Ethernet ports. There is
a build-in DMZ firewall. SRP is
$80.
IOGEAR
http:// www.iogear.com
This unit can be used to
HomePlug enable one computer
with a 10/100Base-T adapter, or to
make a group of computers
HomePlug ready through either a
network switch or router. The
Powerline Ethernet Bridge, Wall
Mount, (1-Port) - GHPB31 is
HomePlug Powerline Specifications
1.0 compliant. Encryption done by
hardware, with no sacrifice to
bandwidth. Range is up to 990 feet
(300 meters) range through
powerlines, with a low risk of
interference by other RF sources.
Intellon
http:// www.intellon.com
Along with TII Network
Technologies they have teamed up
to introduce the a HomePlug
embedded surge protector. The TII
HNP6E lets users network voice,
data, and audio devices through the
integrated powerline port. Intellon
and Sharp Corporation jointly had a
demonstration showing the use of
HomePlug AV® technology and
Sharp’s high quality AV
transmission technologies to
distribute high-definition (HD)
content from a Personal Video
Recorder (PVR) to Sharp’s Aquos®
LCD television over the powerlines
within a home.
Linksys
http:// www.linksys.com
It’s fast and easy integration
between your Ethernet and
powerline networks with the
PLEBR10 Instant PowerLine
Etherfast 10/100 Bridge. It can be
plugged into an Ethernet port on a
router to equip a network with
powerline capabilities, and take
advantage of the router’s features. It
can also plug directly into a cable or
DSL modem to allow Internet
access and data transfer rates up to
14Mbps over home powerlines. The
PowerLine PLUSB10USB Adapter
interfaces USB-equipped PCs to the
HomePlug PowerLine network
standard. Just plug it into the wall,
connect your computer to it using
the included USB cable. Once
connected, they can share resources
like printers and storage space, and
all kinds of files, with up to 12Mbps
data rates.
NETGEAR
http:// www.netgear.com
Their wall-plugged Ethernet
bridge Model XE102 is a truly
simple way to bring the Internet to
any room in your home. You can