Shop RadioShack for Great GiftsManufacturer: Linksys Inc. Part number: PLUSB10
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CNET editors' rating:
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Setup and ease of use: 6.0
Features and security: 6.0
Performance: 6.0
Service and support: 7.0
Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 19 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Linksys Instant PowerLine USB adapter
price range: $73.99
The PLUSB10 is a good choice for connecting to a power-line network through a USB connection, but its bulk can make it difficult to plug into outlets in tight spaces.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 19 reviews
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Worthless, worthless, worthless"
by Sat Kartar on August 24, 2005
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Support is really bad though!"
on October 11, 2002
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"No wires through the main hall!"
on September 9, 2003
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"Too costly, not the easy set-up"
on February 17, 2003
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"Works -- but intermittent line drops"
on December 16, 2002
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
- Part Number: PLUSB10
General
- Device Type Network adapter
- Form Factor External
- Width 6.5 in
- Depth 3.8 in
- Height 1.3 in
- Networking Device Type Network adapter
- Weight 0.7 lbs
- Interface (Bus) Type USB
- Form factor External
Networking
- Data Link Protocol HomePlug 1.0
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Transfer Rate 14 Mbps
- Networking type Network adapter
- Status Indicators Power, Link OK, Link activity, Collision status
- Features 56-bit encryption
- Compliant Standards HomePlug 1.0
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Network - HomePlug 1.0 - 1
- Compatible Slots None
- Connections 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 1 1 Installed Network HomePlug 1.0:1
- Expansion Slot(s) Total (Free) None
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Data cable ( External ), 1 x USB cable ( External )
- Compliant Standards UL, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Integrated
- Power Supply / Device Power supply Integrated
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 98/2000
- Min Processor Type Intel Pentium - 90 MHz
- Min Processor Type Intel Pentium 90 MHz
- Min RAM Size 32 MB
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 85%
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) Included 1 Data cable External, 1 USB cable External
Expansion / Port(s) Required
- Slot(s) Required None
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required 1 USB 4 pin USB Type B Female 1
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 1 year
Manufacturer info
- Linksys Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.linksys.com/
- Address: 120 Theory Drive, Irvine, CA. 92617
- Phone: 1-800-546-5797
