Specifications; Minimum System Requirements; Box Contents; Leds Overview - Hercules EPLUG 85 User Manual

- Unplug the Hercules ePlug 85 adapter from its electrical outlet if you do not plan on using it again for an
extended period of time.
- Unplug the Hercules ePlug 85 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

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 1.0 standard and coexists with HomePlug AV modules
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Encryption via the DES 56-bit security protocol
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85 Mbits/s transfer rate
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Asynchronous transmission mode
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 Modulation: OFDM, 1024/256/64 QAM, QPSK, BPSK
 200m range over the electrical network
Ethernet RJ45 port
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Average power consumption: 3.2W when in use, 0.8W on standby
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Internal power supply: 100~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz
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LEDs on front face
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1.3. Minimum system requirements

To use the "Hercules ePlug Station" network configuration and supervision software:
 Intel Pentium III, AMD Athlon/AMD-K6
 64MB RAM
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 network card
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CD-ROM drive
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50MB free hard drive space
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Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2/SP3), Vista
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Note: The "Hercules ePlug Station" network configuration and supervision software is available for download
at http://www.hercules.com.
To access the Internet with the Hercules ePlug 85 adapter:
 Active Internet line
Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher
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ADSL Ethernet modem, cable modem, Internet "Box" (Livebox
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1.4. Box contents

Please verify that the following elements are present in the box:
Depending on the pack:
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- Hercules ePlug 85 Solo: 1 adapter
- Hercules ePlug 85 Duo: 2 adapters
CD-ROM containing the installation Assistant and User Manual in PDF format
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Quick Start Guide in English
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Ethernet cable (1 per adapter)
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1.5. LEDs overview

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