Homeplug Ethernet Bridge
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GHPB21
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IOGEAR's HomePlug Ethernet Bridge allows you to network your home computers through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric power lines - and share Internet connections, printers, transfer files, play games, and more. This unit can be used to make one computer with 10/100Base-T adapter Homeplug ready; or to make a group of computers Homeplug ready through either a network switch or router. This unit is compliant to HomePlug Powerline Specifications 1.0 and offers up to 14 Mbps bandwidth, and is less prone to interference. The installation of this unit only requires that a 10/100Base-T network adapter is installed on the computer. By offering 56-bit DES encryption, it is also much more secure than other home networking technologies such as wireless Ethernet.
- No extra wires, using the most pervasive medium in your home ? power lines
- Very easy and intuitive to set up and install
- HomePlug Powerline Specifications 1.0 compliant
- Up to 14 Mbps bandwidth
- Up to 990 feet (300 meters) distance through power lines, far enough for most households
- Worldwide compatibility
- Low risk of interference by other RF sources
- 56-bit DES encryption assures data security
- Encryption done by hardware, with no sacrifice on bandwidth
- Most reliable home networking technology
- Available AC outlets in the room.
- Computers or devices with 10/100Base-T adapters, or 10/100Base-T switch/hub.
- When used as a node: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP.
- 1 HomePlug Ethernet bridge
- 1 Power adapter cable
- 1 CAT5 networking patch cable
- 1 User Manual
- 1 Warranty/Registration card
| Function | GHPB21 |
|---|---|
| Housing | |
| Case | Metal/Plastic |
| Power | |
| Voltage | 110V |
| LEDs | |
| Power On | 1 |
| Link | 1 |
| ACT (Activity) | 1 |
| COL (Collision) | 1 |
| Power Consumption | 3.5 Watts |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 40 C |
| Humidity | 5% - 90% |
| Data Rate | 14 Mbps |
| Security | 56-bit DES Encryption |
| Computer Interface | IEEE 802.3 |
| Network Interface | Homeplug Powerline |
| Dimensions | GHPB21 |
|---|---|
| Unit Dimensions | |
| Height | 1.125 in. (2.86 cm.) |
| Depth | 4 in. (10.16 cm.) |
| Width | 5.5 in. (13.97 cm.) |
| Unit Package Dimensions | |
| Height | 1.75 in. (4.445 cm.) |
| Length | 9.5 in. (24.13 cm.) |
| Width | 7 in. (17.78 cm.) |
| Master Carton | |
| Height | 12.5 in. (31.75 cm.) |
| Width | 8 in. (20.32 cm.) |
| Depth | 19.5 in. (49.53 cm.) |
| Master Carton Qty. | 12 |
| Weight | |
| Master Carton Wt. | 25.4 Lbs. (11.4 kg.) |
| Unit Pack Wt. | 2 Lbs. (0.9 kg.) |
| Unit Wt. | 1.1 Lbs. (0.5 kg.) |
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