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Creative Solutions for the Digital Life
™
Powerline
Network Adapter
Fast, Easy Wired Networking
Use Actiontec’s 500 Mbps Powerline Network Adapter to
connect home theater devices like your Blu-Ray and
Gaming Console to the Internet. Simply plug an adapter
into a wall. Then take an Ethernet cable and plug one end
into the Adapter and the other end into a device like your
Blu-Ray Player. Your Blu-Ray player is now connected to
the Internet. As you can see, it’s so easy to use, any do-ityourself networker can get it up and running in a flash and
it’s fast...The Ethernet Adapter supports speeds up to 500
Mbps and adheres to the HomePlug AV standard.
500 Mbps
Powerline Networking
Key Features
Perfect for connecting to the Internet:
Blu-Ray
Gaming Consoles
DVR
Internet TVs
PCs and more
Safe & Secure
24-7 Live Support
Fast & Easy...Setup in less than 5 minutes
Best Use Case
Whenever you need a fast, reliable connection
Where wireless cannot reach or has a weak signal
Small office/Home Office Environment
Model # PWR500
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Creative Solutions for the Digital Life
500 Mbps Powerline
™
Network Adapter Kit
Ethernet Port
Security Push
Button
Model # PWR500
Features/Specifications
Interfaces
– One 10/100 BaseT Ethernet LAN
– One 500 Mbps Powerline
Standards
– IEEE 802.3
– IEEE 802.3u
– IEEE 1901
– HomePlug AV
Data Rate*
– HomePlug AV PHY Rate: Up to 500
Mbps over standard home power lines
– Ethernet Rate: Up to 100 Mbps
Operating Range
– Up to 300 meters in wall power lines
Frequency Band
– 2 MHz - 68 MHz
Security
– 128-bit AES Link Encryption with Key
Management
Compatibility
– Coexists with HomePlug 1.0
(14/85 Mbps)
– Interoperates with HomePlug AV
(200/500 Mbps)
QoS Support
– VLAN
– TOS
– Packet Classifier
– Quasi Error Free Delivery for IPTV
Service
Modulation
– OFDM Symbol Modulation on Line
Synchronization
– QAM
– QPSK
– BPSK
– ROBO Carrier Modulation
Additional Protocols &
Features
– CSMA/CA channel access scheme
(upgradeable to TDMA)
– CO device generates a periodic bea-
con carrier for channel access
scheme
– Forward Error Correction (FEC)
– Automatic Channel Adaptation
Power Input
– 100 to 240V @ 50/60 Hz Internal
Regulatory Compliance
– FCC Part 15 Class B
– UL
– HomePlug Certification
* Theorectical data throughput numbers are based on maximum, theoretical PHY throughput for HomePlug AV. Actual data throughput of up to 93.8 Mbps (TCP) seen in laboratory testing.
The throughput will vary based on the condition and noise found on the power lines within the home as well as the type of Ethernet Adapter supported on each computer or other device.
© 2012 Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Actiontec, Actiontec Installation Buddy, Creative Solutions for the Digital Life, and the Actiontec logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Actiontec
Electronics, Inc. Incorporated in the U.S. or other countries. All other names are properties of their respective owners.
Product photo may differ from actual product, however functionality remains as stated above.
Specifications are subject to change without notice
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