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Contributed by Kevin Cheng
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Jan 23, 2008 at 09:35 AM |
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We have seen network extenders over powerlines, but how about one that does that and provide a WLAN connection on the remote end? The Aztech 85Mbps HomePlug Powerline wireless extender (HL105EW) is a Homeplug with 802.11G using Intellon 85Mbps Turbo and Infineon Wireless LAN that transforms your in-house power circuit into networking infrastructure and a WLAN connection.
Specifications:
Protocol/Standards
HomePlug 1.0 specification, IEEE 802.3 10/100 Ethernet (100Mbps) and IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet Compliant
10/100 Mbps AutoMDI/MDIx Support
85Mbps Homeplug 1.0 compatible
IEEE 802.11g Wireless Specifications
Range
up to 400 metres via Wireless LAN
up to 200 metres via homeplug
Transmission Rate
up to 54Mbps via Wireless LAN
up to 85Mbps via homeplug
Modulation Support
DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Wireless LAN standard
OFDM 256/64/16, DQPSK, DBPSK and ROBO Modulation Scheme
Frequency Band
4.3 Mhz to 20.9 Mhz band
Security
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) via Wireless LAN
56 bit DES Encryption with key management for secure powerline communications (Utilise Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP to enable encryption)
Quality of Service
Forward Error Correction (FEC) support
Channel Adaptation ensures that signal integrity is maintained even under harsh noise environment
CSMA/CA with prioritisation and ARQ for reliable delivery of Ethernet packets via Packet Encapsulation
Four Level prioritised random access method
Segment bursting and contention-free access ensures high throughput while maintaining low latency response and jitter performance
Hardware
Intellon INT5500 Integrated Single-chip Powerline Network Transceiver
Intellon INT1200 Analog Front End IC
Infineon Wildpass Wireless 11b/g chipset solution
Platform Support
O/S Independent with TCP/IP protocol installed
Power Supply
Switch Mode 100V-240V Supply for worldwide plugs
Aztech 85Mbps HomePlug Powerline wireless extender (HL105EW) is available for around USD$190.
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Last Updated ( Jan 23, 2008 at 10:10 AM )
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