Recommendations; Specifications - Hercules ePlug 500 Nano Manual

Hercules ePlug 500 Nano

1.1. Recommendations

- Only connect the Hercules ePlug 500 Nano adapter to an electrical network which conforms to the security
standards and specifications detailed on the device's electrical rating plate. If you are not sure about your
electrical network, contact an electrician or your power supplier.
- Never open up the Hercules ePlug 500 Nano adapter, as doing so risks damaging its internal components.
- Do not attempt to insert any objects into the vents and openings of the Hercules ePlug 500 Nano adapter.
- Do not obstruct the vents and openings of the Hercules ePlug 500 Nano adapter.
- If you need to carry out any maintenance on your Hercules ePlug 500 Nano adapter, be sure to first unplug
the adapter and entrust the job to a qualified professional in order to avoid the risk of electrocution.
- In order to avoid the risk of fire or electrical discharge, keep your adapter away from:
- rain or humidity, as well as all fluids (water, chemical products and any other liquids),
- sources of heat such as heaters, stoves and any other heat-producing devices (including amplifiers),
- direct sunlight.
- Only plug in the Hercules ePlug 500 Nano adapter in a sufficiently ventilated room.
- Only connect the Hercules ePlug 500 Nano adapter using the included Ethernet cable.
- Unplug the Hercules ePlug 500 adapter from its electrical outlet if you do not plan on using it again for an
extended period of time.
- Unplug the Hercules ePlug 500 Nano adapter from its electrical outlet before cleaning. Use a soft cloth for
cleaning and avoid using aerosol cleaners, water, solvent-based chemical products, benzene, alcohol or other
cleaning products.
- Always keep children away from electrical outlets.

1.2. Specifications

Qualcomm Ath7420 chipset
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Compatible with the IEE 802.3, IEE 802.3u, IEE 802.3x and Auto MDI/X specifications
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Compatible with the Homeplug AV standard
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Coexists with HomePlug 1.0 modules
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Encryption via the AES 128-bit security protocol
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500 Mbits/s theoretical transfer rate
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Asynchronous transmission mode
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Modulation: OFDM, 1024/256/64 QAM, QPSK, BPSK
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300m range over the electrical network
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Ethernet RJ45 port
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Average power consumption: 1.9W when in use, 0.25W in standby mode (these values may vary
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depending on your home's electrical system)
Internal power supply: 100~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz
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Connect button, allowing you to add a Hercules ePlug 500 adapter to an existing network
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LEDs on front face
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