Actiontec MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter and Wireless Extender

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MODEL- HLS08500-01KE VENDOR- ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS

FEATURES- MegaPlug Wireless Network Extender/Ethernet Adapter Bundle
Actiontec's commitment to designing simple and powerful wireless
networking solutions continues with the introduction of the
MegaPlug Wireless Network Extender. Stunning in its ease of use,
the MegaPlug Wireless Network Extender utilizes the power lines in
your home to augment your existing wireless network, enabling you
to pump up the power of your network to get rid of wireless dead
spots. If your current networking setup is less than satisfactory,
the MegaPlug Wireless Network Extender is the perfect accessory to
maximize your wireless experience.
The MegaPlug Wireless Network Extender couldn't be easier to use.
Just plug it into an existing electrical outlet; there are no
cables to insert, no obscure ports to locate, no messy wiring to
deal with. And once it's installed, there's an intuitive,Webbased
utility that allows you to keep things running smoothly, view your
settings, and configure robust wireless security.
The MegaPlug Wireless Network Extender provides a seamless way to
extend or enhance your wireless network. After installation,
configure it using the Web-based utility, and you've got coverage
where none existed before: the basement, the backyard, the study in
the corner of the second story of your house. And since it supports
popular wireless standards (802.11b and 802.11g), as well as any
router or gateway, you can be sure you'll be connected in no time
flat.

Secure Data Encryption

-- HLS0850002 SPECs ---------------------------------
STANDARDs - IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u,
HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0.
PROTOCOLS - Forward Error Correction (FEC)
Automatic Channel Adaptation
DATA RATEs - HomePlug: Up to 85 Mbps over standard home power lines
Wireless: Up to 108 Mbps
SECURITY - WEP 64/128/152-bit encryption, WPA, WPA-PSK, 56-bit DES
encryption.
FREQUENCY - Wireless: 2.4 GHz - 2.5 GHz OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM,
64 QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK.
WIRELESS RF OUTPUT POWER-
16dBm at 11 Mbps
14dBm at 54 Mbps (Typical)
WIRELESS RECEIVER SENSITIVITY-
54 Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -74dBm/11 Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -88dBm
WIRELESS OPERATION MODE-
AP
WIRELESS ANTENNA-
External
OPERATE RANGE- Wireless: 30 to 300 meters
HomePlug: Up to 300 meters in wall power lines
Capable of passing through circuit breakers
INDICATORS - LEDs for Power,Wireless
MANAGEMENT & CONFIGURATION-
Web-based
REQUIREMENTS - Router or Gateway with HomePlug capability
Microsoft Windows 98SE,Me, 2000 or XP
TCP/IP Network Protocol Installed
Internet Explorer 4.0+ or Netscape 4.0+
HomePlug interface required in the router. If your router
does not have it, you can purchase the Actiontec MegaPlug
Ethernet Adapter.
APPROVALs - FCC Part 15 Class B, UL
-- HLE0850001 SPECs -----------------------------------
STANDARDs - IEEE 802.3, HomePlug Turbo Powerline Specification 1.0.1
PROTOCOLS - Forward Error Correction (FEC)
Automatic Channel Adaptation
DATA RATEs - Up to 85 Mbps over standard home power lines
RANGE - Up to 300 meters in wall power lines
Capable of passing through circuit breakers
SECURITY - 56-bit DES Data Encryption
FREQUENCY - 4.3 MHz ~ 20.9 MHz
MODULATION - OFDM Symbol Modulation
DQPSK
DBPSK
ROBO Carrier Modulation
QoS - Integrated
Prioritized Random Access
Contention-Free Access
Segment Bursting
INDICATORs - LEDs for Power, Link
APPROVALs - FCC Part 15 Class B
UL
REQUIREMENTS - Router, Gateway, or other device with HomePlug capability
Microsoft Windows 98SE,Me, 2000 or XP
TCP/IP Network Protocol Installed
Internet Explorer 4.0+ or Netscape 4.0+
POWER SOURCE - 100 to 240V @ 50/60 Hz internal

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