Netricity 4-port 85Mbps powerline Ethernet switch - BNIB

This auction is for a Homeplug powerline network adapter incorporating a 4 port 10/100 Ethernet switch. Boxed and brand new - I used a couple of these which I have now replaced (see my other auction) and had this one that I intended to use in a third room but never got round to using. Maplin still seem to be advertising the single-port version of this for £39.99 so grab yourself a bargain!

These use the mains electricity cabling in your house or office to send networking signals over a distance of up to 200m, avoiding the need to run Ethernet cables. The connection is often more reliable than a wireless network especially where thick walls intervene, and the maximum speed of 85Mbps is faster than 802.11g wireless. The adapter is Homeplug 1.0 compatible which means it should work with similar adapters from other manufacturers (although I do not have any other brands so cannot test this). 56-bit DES link encryption is supported for security.

The 4-port Ethernet switch in this adapter means that unlike most Homeplug adapters, you can plug up to 4 devices into it - so if you have several PCs/games consoles in the same room you can connect them all up without having to get a separate Ethernet switch.

In order to use this adapter you will need at least one other Homeplug 1.0 compatible adapter to use at the other end of the connection. More than 2 of these adapters can be used together if you want to extend your network to other points within the building.

Contents:

• Netricity Powerline 85M 4-port Ethernet switch
• Power cable
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable
• Quick installation guide
• CD with manual and configuration utility