PC Connectivity
EZ Connect™
USB 10M HomePNA 2.0 Network Adapter
The SMC2821USB EZ Connect USB 10M HomePNA 2.0
Networking Adapter is an ideal networking solution for
small and home office users. By simply using your existing telephone lines,you can create a network without
the inconvenience of installing new cables. No hubs,
switches, or special wiring are needed – simply plug
one end of your RJ-11 cable into your HomePNA to USB
adapter and the other end into any telephone jack and
you can begin networking.
The SMC2821USB adapter is a perfect choice when
configuring a network using home phone line because
it provides high performance, excellent reliability, and
the ultimate convenience. In addition, this product
meets the HomePNA (Home Phoneline Networking
Alliance) version 1.0 and version 2.0 standard,meaning
it will support 1Mbps and 10Mbps transmission speeds.
Model Number::
SMC2821USB
With two RJ-11 connectors,the SMC2821USB provides
unsurpassed functionality by allowing one RJ-11 port to
connect your phoneline cable and the second RJ-11
port to connect to a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service)
telephone or to cascade to an additional PC.
With the SMC2821USB adapter you can network up to
25 PCs within your home. Networking has never been
this easy. The SMC2821USB is designed to plug into
your Windows PC and install with Windows plug-andplay technology. With its industry-leading throughput,
extensive driver support, and automated configuration
capabilities,the SMC2821USB phoneline adapter offers
the performance and reliability for today’s mission-critical networks.
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Overview
Features
• Build a network by using your
existing telephone lines
• 10Mbps or 1Mbps transfer rate over
telephone lines
• Share Internet access,files and
printers between your PCs
• Microsoft Windows 98,ME,2000 and
XP supported
• USB cable included –
true plug & play
• HomePNA 2.0 compliant
Benefits
• No new wires – can build a network by
using your existing telephone lines
• Fast – experience up to 10Mbps data
transfer rates over the homes telehone
• Network your home or small office –
files,printers and Internet access can
be easily shared and networked
• Flexible – supports Windows 98,ME,
2000,XP
• Easy – USB cable included,
true plug & play
Compatibility
• HomePNA 2.0
• USB 1.1
EZ Connect™
USB 10M HomePNA 2.0 Network Adapter
SMC2821USB
PC Connectivity
Standards
• HomePNA 1.0,1.1 & 2.0 Compatible
• USB 1.1Specification
Ports
• One USB –B port
• Two RJ-11 ports
Cabling Type
• Standard RJ-11 telephone cabling
• USB cabling
Topology
• Daisy Chain
Speed
• 10Mbps
LEDs
• Rx,Tx,Link,Power
Maximum number of devices
• 25
Operating Systems
• Windows 98,ME,2000,and XP
Weight
• 2.47 oz
(70 g)
Certification
• FCC Part 15 class B,CE
Power Consumption
• 460mA
Operating Temperature
• 32˚ to 122˚ F (0˚ – 40˚ C)
Non-operating Temperature
• -4˚ to 158˚ F (-20˚ - 70˚ C)
Humidity
• 10% to 90% Non-condensing
Non-operating Humidity
• 5% to 90%, Non-condensing
Warranty
• Limited Lifetime
System Requirements
• A Pentium processor-based personal
computer 166MMX or above
• At least 16MB of RAM
• A correctly installed and enabled USB port
• MicrosoftWindows 98,Windows ME,
Windows 2000,or Windows XP
Size
• 3.8”x 2.5”x 0.99”
(96mm x 63mm x 25 mm)
Product Description
SMC2821USB EZ Connect USB 10M HomePNA 2.0 Network Adapter