Reviews of the Panasonic HD-PLC Ethernet Adapter
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CNET Review
The Good: The Panasonic Ethernet adapters are easier to set up and configure than a wireless home network, and you won't have to pull Ethernet cables through the house. The throughput rate is more than fast enough for sharing a broadband Internet connection, and it should be sufficient for transmitting high-definition video content.
The Bad: Even though you don't have to run cables through your house, you'll still have an unsightly mess of cables around each adapter, especially if you're using a hub/switch to connect multiple devices to a single adapter.
The Bottom Line: If you're not on the wireless bandwagon, you don't have to forgo a home network or pay to have a network professionally installed. With the Panasonic HD-PLC power-line Ethernet adapters, you can have a wired home network up and running in minutes.
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: BL-PA100A
General
- Device Type Bridge
- Form Factor External
- Width 4.8 in
- Depth 1.6 in
- Height 2.8 in
- Networking Device Type Bridge
- Weight 8.5 oz
- Form factor External
Networking
- Data Link Protocol HD-PLC, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Transfer Rate 70 Mbps
- Networking type Bridge
- Status Indicators Power, Link activity
- Network / Transport Protocol TCP/IP, UDP/IP
- Features IPv6 support, 128-bit encryption, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
- Line Coding Format OFDM
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Network / power - HD-PLC - Power
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 1 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX:RJ-45, 1 Network / power HD-PLC:Power
Miscellaneous
- Encryption Algorithm AES
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Voltage Required AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational 4 Watt
- Power Supply / Device Power supply Internal
- Voltage Required 60 Hz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 85%
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