• The new Powerline Communication (also called Home Plug) solutions range by Hercules

• Enables users to connect computers, modems or Internet boxes, games consoles and more* using their home’s electric network and to share an Internet connection throughout the house.

*Each equipment item requires 1 adaptor ePlug Hercules

With the Hercules ePlug^TM 85 Duo:

• SIMPLE: Plug & Play Installation: You connect it - it works (no configuration required). 2 powerline communication adaptors are included in the box to get you started instantly!

• INTERNET EVERYWHERE: Enjoy a bandwidth reaching 85 Mbps - enough to surf the Internet and share large files.

• SECURE: Keep your data safe at home - your powerline communication kit is preconfigured for safety. Your data will not leave your home.

• USER-FRIENDLY: As stable as any wired network.

• All power sockets turn into network connection points for computers, games consoles and other network devices.

• A simple and user-friendly Setup Wizard enables you to easily add further adaptors to the pack, if required.

• The Hercules ePlug Station software watches over your powerline communication network. Available for download on the www.hercules.com website and localised in your language (8 languages)

• Installation manual available in your language (8 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian).

Technical specifications:

• Max. bandwidth attaining 85 Mbps based on the Homeplug 1.0 Turbo standard
• Plug & Play installation
• One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
• 3 indicator lights for:
  • Mains power
  • Effective connection to the powerline communication network
  • Ethernet connection
• 2 Ethernet cables included
• Certified by the HomePlug Powerline Alliance.

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

• Hercules ePlug Station software to watch over the powerline communication network

• Download Quick start ( See picture below)

• 2 ePlug 85 adaptors
• 2 Ethernet cables
• Quickstart guide
• Installation CD-ROM containing:
  • Comprehensive manual in PDF format
  • A Setup Wizard (comprised of Flash animations) to add further adaptors to an existing network

Power Line Communication

Power Line Communication technology allows users to connect to the Internet via their home’s existing electrical network (using small, dedicated adapters plugged into electrical outlets). This technology consists of separating out low-frequency (alternating current) signals from high-frequency waves, on which digital data is transmitted: thanks to this superposition, the functioning of electrical equipment is undisturbed. Currently, data rates attained via Power Line Communication range from 14 Mbit/s to 200 Mbit/s. Power Line Communication technology is used mainly in private electrical networks, where it is employed as an alternative to traditional network cabling and WiFi (since it allows for the circumvention of various obstacles, including thick walls). Standards have been put in place by the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, and all hardware certified by the organization is guaranteed interoperable.