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NET-PL-500AV-PIGGY
Solwise 500AV HomePlug Adapter
- HomePlug AV - 500Mbps with mains passthrough
- Atheros/Intellon AR7400 chipset
- Perfect for ultra-high speed High Definition entertainment network in your home
- Great for areas that are hard to reach by wireless connections
- Will work with your existing 200AV network
- IEEE1901 / HomePlug AV standard
- Gigabit Ethernet capability
- Security push button for software free configuration - Push, Plug and Play
- 1 network cable included
NET-PL-500AV-PIGGY
Single Pack
Overview
The Solwise HomePlug 500AV adapters operate on the HomePlug Powerline AV Specification standard allowing you to use the 500AV adapters on your existing 200AV network.
The PL-500AV-PIGGY uses the Atheros (Intellon) AR7400 chipset which is optimised for streaming high definition media applications. The AR7400 includes a faster processor and high speed interface. With these added high performance abilities, the PL-500AV is perfect for the ultra-high speed High Definition entertainment network in your home. It is also perfect for areas that are hard to reach by wireless connections.
With a plug and play installation, you can easily combine all of your AV electronics together and instantly enjoy your Entertainment Center from virtually any room in your home. Combined with a broadband DSL/Cable connection, every room with electrical power outlets will have easy access to high-speed Internet connection.
As with all our HomePlug AV products, this PL-500AV-PIGGY is equipped with 128-bit AES security encryption. Combining the private home power grid and the 128-bit AES security encryption, this PL-500AV is extremely secure compared to other technologies such as WiFi.
Remember, you will need at least two HomePlug devices to form a HomePlug connection. More HomePlug AV devices can be added to further share your network.
Specifications
| Main Chipset | Atheros (Intellon) AR7400 |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) IEEE802.3u (100BASE-T) IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T) |
| Standards | IEEE 1901 / HomePlug AV |
| Network Interface | One RJ-45 (10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet) One 500Mbps power line port supporting co-existence with HomePlug 1.0 (14/85Mbps) |
| Security | 128-bit AES link encryption with key management |
| Data PHY Rate | 500Mbps over Powerline and 10/100/1000Mbps over Ethernet |
| Modulation Schemes | OFDM symbol modulation on line synchronization 1024/256/64/16/8 - QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO carrier modulation |
| Frequency Band | 2 ~ 50 Mhz |
| Additional Protocols | Mix of TDMA and CSMA/CA channel access scheme; CO device generates a periodic beacon carrier for channel access scheme |
| Operation Range | Estimated range of 300 meters in wall power lines |
| Cabling | Cat. 5 UTP cable |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C ambient temperature |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C ambient temperature |
| Humidity | 10 to 90% maximum (non-condensing) |
| Power Input | 100 ~ 240V @ 50/60Hz internal |
| Housing | Plastic (98mm x 71mm x 34mm) |
| NOTE : Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. | |
Downloads
| User Manual | Download here | 11.10.11 |
|---|---|---|
| Full CD Contents - please note this is a large file | Download here | 11.10.11 |
| Power Pack Utility - for setting passwords if required. It covers all Windows operating systems only. It also shows connected HomePlug and the link quality. | Download here | 05.12.11 |
| Declaration of Conformity | Download here | 29.07.11 |
| Home Plug Alliance Technical White Paper for Home Plug AV | Download here |
Press Reviews
Expert Reviews
16 Sept 2011
5/5 stars
'We were impressed with Netgear's AV+ 500 kit, but a pair of Solwise's NET-PL-500AV-PIGGY adaptors is even faster at just over half the price. It's definitely a Best Buy. '
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