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Panasonic HD-PLC Ethernet Adapter Starter Pack
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Panasonic HD-PLC Ethernet Adapter Starter Pack

Price $47.31 to $75.44 $39.99 to $84.99 Check Prices $72.24 to $89.99 $93.87 to $143.99
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Release date January 01, 2003 April 01, 2003 June 17, 2002 November 01, 2006 March 01, 2006
The Bottom Line 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. The Netgear XE102 is one of the most compact power-line Ethernet bridges on the market, making it ideal for outlets in cramped corners or along baseboards. The XE602 is a flexible choice for home users without Ethernet or phone wiring in every room. The Zyxel PLA-400 is a compelling alternative to a wireless home network, but the competition offers faster throughput for about the same price. If you're not on the wireless bandwagon, you don't have to forgo a home network or pay to have a network professionally installed. With the Panasonic HD-PLC power-line Ethernet adapters, you can have a wired home network up and running in minutes.
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Features
Cabling Type Info unavailable Info unavailable Power/data
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Compliant Standards HomePlug 1.0
HomePlug 1.0
IEEE 802.3
HomePlug 1.0
IEEE 802.3
Info unavailable IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
Form Factor External
External
External
Info unavailable External
Dimensions (W x D x H) Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 4.4 in x 4.2 in x 1.1 in
Info unavailable
Network / Transport Protocol Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable UDP/IP
TCP/IP
Dimensions (WxDxH) 6.5 in x 3.8 in x 1.3 in
3.9 in x 1.9 in x 2.9 in
6.9 in x 4.6 in x 1.1 in
Info unavailable 4.8 in x 1.6 in x 2.8 in
Data Link Protocol HomePlug 1.0
HomePlug 1.0
Ethernet
HomePlug 1.0
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
HomePlug AV (HPAV)
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
HD-PLC
Voltage Required Info unavailable AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
? 22% ( 60 Hz )
Info unavailable AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
Data Transfer Rate 14 Mbps
14 Mbps
14 Mbps
200 Mbps
70 Mbps
Product Description Linksys Instant Powerline PLUSB10 - Network adapter
NETGEAR Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 - Bridge
NETGEAR Powerline XE602 - Network adapter
Info unavailable Panasonic BL-PA100KTA Starter Pack - Bridge
Packaged Quantity Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 2
Interface (Bus) Type USB
Info unavailable Ethernet
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Weight 0.7 lbs
0.4 lbs
0.9 lbs
6.6 oz
8.5 oz
Localization Info unavailable English / United States
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Device Type Network adapter
Bridge