85 Mbps Powerline Network Adapter

Model #: HPE100T
Retail #: HLE08500-01

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Overview / Features

Actiontec's 85 Mbps Powerline Network Adapter ups the ante for ease of use and network expandability. Just plug an Ethernet Adapter in any 2- or 3-prong electrical outlet in one room of your house, and another Adapter in any power outlet, and you've got instant network access across your power lines. What could be easier? If you need a simple way to extend your home network, the 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter is the quickest and most economical way to do it.
  • No New Cables Required... Uses your Existing Power Lines
  • Very Easy to Install...Simply plug it in
  • Compatible with all Routers & Gateways
  • Perfect for Gaming! Use with any Gaming Console
  • Supports Home Plug speeds up to 85 Mbps

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*Theoretical data throughput numbers are based on maximum, theoretical PHY throughput for HomePlug AV. The throughput will vary based on the condition and noise found on the power lines within the home as well as the type of Ethernet Adapter supported on each computer or other device. Interference from devices that emit electrical noise, such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may adversely affect the performance of this product.

**This product may interfere with devices such as lighting systems that have a dimmer switch, short wave radios, or other powerline devices that do not follow the HomePlug Powerline Alliance standard.

*** Power outlets and electrical wiring must all be part of the same electrical system. Certain electrical conditions in your home, such as wiring conditions and configuration may effect the performance of this product. A minimum of two Actiontec 85 Mbps Powerline Network Adapters are required to create a network. Connecting this product to a power strip with a surge protector may adversely affect the performance of this product. For best results, plug adapter directly into a power outlet.

****Actiontec makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.

 

 

Minimum System Requirements

  • Windows 98, 98SE, NT 4.0, Me, 2000, XP and Vista
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Available Ethernet port
  • TCP/IP network protocol installed
  • Internet Explorer 6.0+ (recommended)
  • Other browsers such as Safari or Firefox, need to have Java Script enabled
  • Router or other devices with HomePlug capability
  • A minimum of at least 1 other MegaPlug device on the network
  • Standard home power/electrical wiring
  • At least 2 available power/electrical outlets

 

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Software/Firmware Downloads

2005-12-02 Configuration Utility - HPE100T MegaPlug Ethernet
This is the installation program for the configuration utility. The configuration utility allows the MegaPlug network to be encrypted.

Clicking the link above will initiate the download, and at the prompt 'Do you want to run or save this file?' select 'Save'. At the following 'Save As' dialog, be sure to select a familiar location to save the file, like 'My Documents' or the 'Desktop', so that the file will be easy to find later.

 
2005-11-09 ISO for HPE100T CD# 0410-0133-000
Instructions
This is the ISO file (CD image) for the MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter (HPE100T) CD v1.0.

Disc Contents
  • PDF User Manual
  • Installation software
  • Configuration Utility
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
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