Chapter 1 – introduction, 1 overview, 2 specification – LevelOne PLI-4051 User Manual
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 Overview
The LevelOne PLI-4051 operates on HomePlug AV standard, providing up to 500Mbps data
speed over the existing household power supply. This Product is cost-effective, easy to create a
home network without spending time and money to run expensive CAT5 cabling. Powerline
Device is the best solution for no-new-wire networking in the house or office.
1.2 Specification
Computer Interface
IEEE802.3; IEEE802.3u
Standards
HomePlug AV
Network Interface
One RJ-45 (10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet) support 500Mbps
Power Line Port
Security
128-bit AES Link Encryption with Key Management
Software
Utility for Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, and 32-bit Vista,
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Data Transfer Rate
500Mbps over Powerline and 10/100/1000Mbps over Ethernet
Modulation Schemes
OFDM Symbol Modulation on Line synchronization
1024/256/64/16/8 - QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO Carrier Modulation
Frequency Band
2 ~ 28 MHz
Additional Protocols
Mix of TDMA and CSMA/CA channel access scheme; CO device
generates a periodic beacon carrier for channel access scheme
Operation Range
Estimated range of 300m in wall power lines
Cabling
100Base-T Cat. 5e or above UTP cable
Operating Temperature
0
° C to 40° C
Storage Temperature
-20
° C to 70° C
Humidity
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Power Input
100 ~ 240V @ 50/60Hz Internal
Housing
Plastic (99mm x 73mm x 34mm)
Software Utility
Device Detect/Diagnostic, NEK Password Setup for Local and
Remote Device Windows 2000, ME, NT, XP, or Vista, 7 for Initial
Setup
LED
PL – Link/Act; Traffic–Link/Act; ETH – Link/Act
Certifications
HomePlug AV PowerLine Specification
FCC Class B / CE Mark / HomePlug Certification