Trendnet Powerline 500AV2 Adapter Kit - Features and Specifications

Article Index
Trendnet Powerline 500AV2 Adapter Kit
Features and Specifications
Installation, Setup and More
Performance and Final Thoughts

 

Features:

The features posted below have all been taken from the Trendnet product page and posted here for your convenience. As always, if you have any questions regarding specifications and features, please refer to the product page at Trendnet's site. We've included some basic information below, but all of the information can be found over there.

TRENDnet’s Powerline 500 AV2 Adapter Kit, model TPL-408E2K, comes with two Powerline adapters to create a high performance Powerline network using an existing electrical system. No CD installation required—encrypted TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box. Connect one adapter to a router and plug in another adapter on your electrical system for instant internet access.

 

Ease of Use
  • No CD Installation
    Simply plug in the adapters—all TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box
     
  • Cross Compatible
    TRENDnet Powerline 600, 500 and 200 adapters work with each other
     
  • Compact
    Compact form factor saves space around a crowded electrical outlet

 

Security
  • Pre-Encrypted
    For your security the adapter arrives pre-encrypted
     
  • Sync Button
    Press the Sync button to change existing encryption keys

 

Performance
  • Powerline 500
    500 Mbps Powerline networking over existing electrical lines
     
  • Whole Home Coverage
    Connects over electrical lines for distances of up to a 5,000 sq. ft. home or 300 m (980 ft.) linear distance over electrical power lines
     
  • Energy Savings
    Power Save mode reduces electrical consumption by up to 80%

 

 

Specifications:

IEEE 802.3

  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.3x
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 1901/HomePlug AV2
  • HomePlug 1.0


Data PHY Rate

  • 600 Mbps


Networking Distance

  • 5,000 sq. ft. home or 300 m (980 ft.) linear distance over electrical power lines


Power

  • Input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 /60 Hz
  • Consumption: Active mode: 3.9 Watts (max.); Standby mode: 0.4 Watts (max.)

Device Interfaces

  • Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Sync (changes encryption key)/reset button
  • Status LEDs
  • Power plug: A: North America Type B (NEMA 5–15); EU: Euro Type C (CEE 7/16); UK: United Kingdom Type G (BS 1363)


Frequency Band

  • 2 - 68 MHz


Security

  • 128-Bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)


Utility OS Compatibility

  • Windows® 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP

 

On the next page we'll briefly cover installation of these adapters just before we jump into testing.