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Chapter 1 Introduction

Powerline communication is revolution in home and small office networking, greatly simplifying

the task of installing a high-speed local area network. With PLANET’s powerline

communication products, you can utilize existing AC power outlets and wires to connect your

computers, servers and other devices safely, securely and at true LAN speeds of up to 14

Mega bits per second. No complex and expensive specialized wiring usually associated with

LAN’s is required, or management, security and interference problems associated with

802.11x wireless technologies – just convenient, reliable, secure and simple networking where

you need it most. PLANET’s Powerline products allow you to place a computer anywhere in

your home or small office with flawless, uninterrupted high-speed network connection.

Security of PLANET’s Powerline communication technology is assured by the use of 56-bit

DES encryption – the same system used to protect banking systems all over the world, and is

interference free, avoiding the problems of wireless systems.

1.1 Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with 4-port Switch – PL-401E

PL-401 is a Powerline to Ethernet bridge with four 10base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 Ethernet

interface for directly connecting to computer's Ethernet card or existing Ethernet switch, hub or

broadband router, gives a high flexibility to expand your powerline or Ethernet network.

Enhanced by new Intellon chipset, PL-401 provides the convenience of communication

between different electrical phases. You do not need to worry about the wire system of your

house or office anymore. Also, a power socket for connecting to wall outlet is offered in its

standard package.

1.1.1 Features

¨ Four 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDIX switching ports for flexibility

network connectivity

¨ Internal power supply with one power line networking interface

¨ Complies with HomePlug Powerline Alliance Specification 1.0

¨ Up to 14Mbps bandwidth on powerline interface

¨ Support CSMA/CA protocol on powerline interface

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