Operation Manual

Hercules ePlug 85
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- Unplug the Hercules ePlug 85 adapter from its electrical outlet if you do not plan on using it again for an
extended period of time.
- Unplug the Hercules ePlug 85 adapter from its electrical outlet before cleaning. Use a soft cloth for cleaning
and avoid using aerosol cleaners, water, solvent-based chemical products, benzene, alcohol or other cleaning
products.
- Always keep children away from electrical outlets.
1.2. Specifications
 Compatible with the IEE 802.3, IEE 802.3u, IEE 802.3x and Auto MDI/X specifications
 Compatible with the HomePlug 1.0 standard and coexists with HomePlug AV modules
 Encryption via the DES 56-bit security protocol
 85 Mbits/s transfer rate
 Asynchronous transmission mode
 Modulation: OFDM, 1024/256/64 QAM, QPSK, BPSK
 200m range over the electrical network
 Ethernet RJ45 port
 Average power consumption: 3.2W when in use, 0.8W on standby
 Internal power supply: 100~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz
 LEDs on front face
1.3. Minimum system requirements
To use the "Hercules ePlug Station" network configuration and supervision software:
 Intel Pentium III, AMD Athlon/AMD-K6
 64MB RAM
 Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 network card
 CD-ROM drive
 50MB free hard drive space
 Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2/SP3), Vista
Note: The "Hercules ePlug Station" network configuration and supervision software is available for download
at http://www.hercules.com.
To access the Internet with the Hercules ePlug 85 adapter:
 Active Internet line
 Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher
 ADSL Ethernet modem, cable modem, Internet “Box” (Livebox
®
, Freebox
®
, Neufbox
®
…)
1.4. Box contents
Please verify that the following elements are present in the box:
 Depending on the pack:
- Hercules ePlug 85 Solo: 1 adapter
- Hercules ePlug 85 Duo: 2 adapters
 CD-ROM containing the installation Assistant and User Manual in PDF format
 Quick Start Guide in English
 Ethernet cable (1 per adapter)
1.5. LEDs overview