Wireless Network Extender

Model #: HPAP108T
Retail #: HLS08500-01KE

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Overview / Features

Looking to expand your home network with some wireless goodness? The MegaPlug Wireless Network Extender is the way to go. Now, you can experience the accessibility and utter freedom of the wireless networking life, simply and easily. The Wireless Network Extender uses the power lines of your house as network cables, and then sends out a wireless signal from any available electrical outlet. Used in conjunction with any router or gateway that features HomePlug powerline capabilities, this little powerhouse extends or amplifies your wireless home network exactly where you need it.
  • Easily Extend your Wireless Network to Cover Dead Spots
  • Supports 802.11g+ at speeds up to 108 Mbps
  • Backward Compatible to 802.11b
  • Very Easy to Install...Simply plug it in
  • Supports Home Plug speeds up to 85 Mbps
  • Uses the existing powerline in your home

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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 Ethernet MegaPlug device on the network
  • Standard home power/electrical wiring
  • At least 2 available power/electrical outlets

 

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Software/Firmware Downloads

2006-03-02 Wireless Configuration Utility - HPAP108T MegaPlug
This is the configuration utility for the wireless features of the Wireless Network Extender.

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.

 
2005-12-02 Configuration Utility - HPAP108T MegaPlug WNE
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.

 
2006-03-02 ISO for HPAP108T CD# 0410-0134-000
Instructions
This is the ISO file (CD image) for the MegaPlug Wireless Network Extender (HPAP108T) CD v1.0.

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