I was wondering, with this new adapter which taps on PowerLine Communications, would i have to pay a subscription fee for using the net, besides the electricity it consumes? HL100E HOMEPLUG ETHERNET ADAPTOR HL100E - AZTECH HOMEPLUG ETHERNET ADAPTOR The Aztech HL100E Homeplug Ethernet Adaptor, based on Intellon's advanced INT52MX SIMPLE PowerPacket tm Module is HomePlug 1.0 compliant and provides data rates up to 14 mb/s It comes in three models HL100E(US) – 110V AC US Model HL100E(UK) – 230V AC UK Model HL100E(EUR) – 230V AC European Model Targeted at the residential users, it is a Homeplug 1.0 to Ethernet 10 Bridge device converting any power socket to a network point enabling Broadband internet sharing to any existing Cable/DSL Router, extension of the DSL/Cable Modem installation, Online-Gaming, VoIP Calls, Audio-Video transmission across the network as well as Network camera connectivity. Easy to install and use, it plugs straight in to any existing wall electrical socket while having a low power consumption, it comes with 56 bit DES encryption ensuring that your network communications is free from eavesdroppers and hackers. The AutoMDI/MDIX functionality of the HL100E also simplifies and ensures a hassle free installation. HL100E - AZTECH HOMEPLUG ETHERNET ADAPTOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2.0 MAIN FEATURES. Protocol/Standards • HomePlug 1.0 specification, IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet (10Mbps) Compliant • 10 Mbps AutoMDI/MDIx Support • 14 Mbps Homeplug 1.0 compatible • CSMA/CA MAC control Modulation Support • OFDM, DQPSK, DBPSK, ROBO Carrier Modulation Support Frequency Band • 4.3 Mhz to 20.9 Mhz band Quality of Service • Forward Error Correction (FEC) support • • Channel Adaptation ensures that signal integrity is maintained even under harsh noise environment • CSMA/CA with prioritization and ARQ for reliable delivery of Ethernet packets via Packet Encapsulation • Four Level prioritized random access method • Segment bursting and contention-free access ensures high throughput while maintaining low latency response and jitter performance Security Support • 56 bit DES Encryption with key management for secure powerline communications (Utilise Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP to enable encryption) • HARDWARE • Intellon INT52MX Simple PowerPacket Module • Kendin KS8721B AutoMDI/MDIX 10/100 Ethernet PHY • PLATFORM SUPPORT • OS Independent with TCP/IP protocol installed • POWER SUPPLY • Integrated 230V AC Supply via Power Socket for Europe/UK model • Integrated 110V AC Supply via Power Socket for US Model 3.0 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS LED Indicators : • 1 x Power LED • 1 x Powerline Link Status LED • 1 x Ethernet Link/Activity Status LED External Connectors : • 1 x Electrical Power socket • 1 x RJ45 for 10Base-T Ethernet (AutoMDI/MDI-X) Measurements : • Dimension : 92 mm x 66mm x 45mm (not including pins) • Weight : approx 180g ________________________________________________________
Targeted at the residential users, it is a Homeplug 1.0 to Ethernet 10 Bridge device converting any power socket to a network point enabling Broadband internet sharing to any [bold]existing[/bold] Cable/DSL Router All this does is let you use your existing electrical wiring for a home network instead of having to run new network wiring. Any connections to the internet will still require an ISP and a fee. To be honest I would look at wireless instead of this if you don't want to install network cabling.
Oh so do u mean the ISP's use the powerline to transmit data to us, so it will be alot faster then the current broadband connections.... Thanks i very new to this
Currently this kit lets you network multiple computers in your house using your electrical wiring instead of having to put in new network wiring. It does not give you internet connectivity, it justs lets you create a home network. To connect to the internet you still have to have a cable, DSL, or dialup connection and an ISP. Broadband over power lines is planned in the future, but I think it is only in the testing phase right now with a few places doing trials.
