Reviews of the Gateway PLU-300 power-line USB adapter
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CNET Review
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.
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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