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Reviews of the Gateway PLU-300 power-line USB adapter

  • 7.6

    CNET Review

    May 28, 2004

    The Good: Easy setup; top throughput and range; inexpensive.

    The Bad: Skimpy manual; Windows only; weak online support.

    The Bottom Line: Gateway's power-line adapter is well suited for networking in homes or small offices.

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Manufacturer: Gateway

Part number: PLU-300

General

  • Device Type Network adapter
  • Form Factor External
  • Networking Device Type Network adapter
  • Interface (Bus) Type USB
  • Form factor External

Networking

  • Data Link Protocol HomePlug 1.0
  • Connectivity Technology Wired
  • Data Transfer Rate 14 Mbps
  • Networking type Network adapter
  • Compliant Standards HomePlug 1.0
  • Cabling Type Power/data

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
  • Interfaces 1 x Network / power - HomePlug 1.0
  • Compatible Slots None
  • Connections 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
  • Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 1 Network / power HomePlug 1.0:
  • Expansion Slot(s) Total (Free) None

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included 1 x USB cable ( External )
  • Encryption Algorithm DES

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Voltage Required AC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )
  • Power Supply / Device Power supply Internal
  • Voltage Required 50/60 Hz

Software / System Requirements

  • Software Included Drivers & Utilities
  • OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Min Processor Type 200 MHz, 200 MHz, 200 MHz
  • Min Processor Type 200 MHz, 200 MHz, 200 MHz
  • System Requirements Details Windows 98 SE - Pentium - RAM 64 MB, Windows 2000 - Pentium - RAM 64 MB, Windows XP Home/Pro - Pentium - RAM 64 MB
  • Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)

  • Cable(s) Included 1 USB cable External

Expansion / Port(s) Required

  • Slot(s) Required None
  • Port(s) / Connector(s) Required 1 USB 4 pin USB Type B

Warranty

  • Service / Support Details Limited warranty 1 year

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