NetComm NP285 User manual

NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet
Ethernet Over Power Starter Kit – TWIN PACK
Turbo Data Rates of up to 85Mbps
No new wires, no drilling, no hassle, no mess!
Range of up to 200 metres (point to point) – thick concrete walls or multi-storeyed
houses are no longer an issue
Extend or create an Ethernet network using existing household powerpoints
A great way to connect gaming consoles to the Internet
No more wireless networking headaches
Backwards compatible with 14Mbps HomePlug
Win 98se, Me, 2000 & XP 56 Bit DES Security
1
Connect one NP285 HomePlug adaptor to
an ADSL or Cable Modem using a supplied
Ethernet cable.
2
Plug the Turbo HomePlug adaptor into a power socket.
Plug the second adaptor into a power socket near your
PC or gaming console.
3
Finally, connect the second Turbo HomePlug to the
Ethernet port of your PC or gaming console.
1
Connect one NP285 HomePlug adaptor to
an ADSL or Cable Modem using a supplied
Ethernet cable.
2
Plug the Turbo HomePlug adaptor into a power socket.
Plug the second adaptor into a power socket near your
PC or gaming console.
3
Finally, connect the second Turbo HomePlug to the
Ethernet port of your PC or gaming console.
1
Connect one NP285 HomePlug adaptor to
an ADSL or Cable Modem using a supplied
Ethernet cable.
2
Plug the Turbo HomePlug adaptor into a power socket.
Plug the second adaptor into a power socket near your
PC or gaming console.
3
Finally, connect the second Turbo HomePlug to the
Ethernet port of your PC or gaming console.
Install an Ethernet network in three easy steps:
With Turbo HomePlug, you can access the Internet
in any room with a power socket!
Twin Pack

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PROTOCOL/STANDARDS
• HomePlug 1.0 specification, IEEE 802.3 10/100 Ethernet
(10 Mbps) and IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet Compliant (100
Mbps)
• Integrated Physical Layer (PHY) and Media Access
Controller (MAC)
• 10/100 Mbps AutoMDI/MDIx support
• 85 Mbps HomePlug 1.0 compatible
MODULATION SUPPORT
• OFDM 256/64/16, DQPSK, DBPSK and ROBO Modulation
Scheme
QUALITY OF SERVICE
• Forward Error Correction (FEC) support
• Channel Adaptation ensures that signal integrity is
maintained even under harsh noise environment
• CSMA/CA with prioritisation and Automatic Repeat Request
(ARQ) for reliable delivery of Ethernet packets via Packet
Encapsulation
• Four Level prioritised random access method
• Segment bursting and contention-free access ensures high
throughput while maintaining low latency response and jitter
performance
FREQUENCY BAND
• 4.3MHz ~ 20.9MHz
SECURITY SUPPORT
• 56-bit DES Encryption with key management for secure
powerline communications (Use Windows platform to
enable encryption)
PLATFORM SUPPORT
• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP
• OS Independent with TCP/IP protocol installed
POWER SUPPLY
• Switch Mode 90V ~ 240V
LED INDICATORS
• 1 x Power LED
• 1 x Powerline Activity Status LED
• 1 x Ethernet Link/Activity Status LED
EXTERNAL CONNECTORS
• 1 x Electrical Power plugs
• 1 x RJ45 for 10/100 Ethernet (AutoMDI/MDI-X)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• Operating Temperature 0 ~ 50°Celsius
• Relative Humidity 5 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
APPROVALS
• C-Tick
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
• Windows Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (98se, ME
2000 or XP PC system) with Ethernet connection, Pentium II
300 MHz MMX-Compatible PC or greater, minimum 64MB
hard disk space and memory, CD-ROM drive
• Maximum of 15 devices connected to power line network
• All Turbo HomePlugs must be on the same power circuit
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 2 x NP285 Turbo HomePlug Adaptors
• 2 x RJ45 10/100 Ethernet cables
• 1 x Configuration/Manual CD
• 1 x Quick Start Guide - on CD
THREE YEAR WARRANTY*
One year warranty out of the box. Extra two years free with
online registration at www.netcomm.com.au
*Conditional upon online registration
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Instant networking with NetComm’s NP285 Turbo HomePlug
Turbo HomePlug transforms your in-house power
circuit into an Instant Ethernet Network without
the need to install new cables or drill holes
through walls and floors. You can connect up to
15 devices to your Turbo HomePlug “network”,
including PCs, laptops, gaming consoles and
ADSL Modem/Routers. With a data carrier rate
of 85Mbps and a range of 200 metres, Turbo
HomePlug is an ideal way to extend your network
access to any room or any floor in your house
or office. Turbo HomePlug is also secure, using
its DESpro encryption to keep your data secure
from eavesdroppers.
3-YEAR WARRANTY WHEN YOU REGISTER
ONLINE
1 year warranty out of the box. Extra 2
years FREE with online registration at www.
netcomm.com.au
(Conditional upon online registration)
Internet
Cable or ADSL Router
GROUND FLOOR
1st FLOOR
PC
PC
WIRELESS LAN IN MULTI-STOREY/LARGE HOME
Laptop
Wireless LAN
Access Point
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HomePlug HomePlug
Gaming Console
RJ-45 Ethernet cable
NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet
Ethernet Over Power Starter Kit – TWIN PACK