Linksys PLEBR10 Chapter 1: Introduction to the

Chapter 1: Introduction to the

EtherFast 10/100 Bridge

The Linksys Instant PowerLine™ EtherFast®10/100 Bridge offers a complete

Internet connection solution for your home powerline network. The PowerLine

Bridge makes sharing your broadband access easier than ever. Build a strong

and simple-to-use home network by taking advantage of the most pervasive

home networking medium—powerlines.

The PowerLine Bridge is ideal for users who already have a router. It can be

plugged into an Ethernet port on a router to equip a network with powerline

capabilities and take advantage of the router’s features. The PowerLine Bridge

can also plug directly into a cable or DSL modem to allow Internet access and

data transfer rates up to 14Mbps over home powerlines.

With the PowerLine Bridge, create a network in no time at all to share an

Internet connection (a router may be required), files, and printers, or even play

multi-user network games at blazingly fast speeds. It’s easy, convenient, and

cost-effective.

• Connects 10/100 Ethernet Network to Powerline Network for Seamless

Integration

• Share Internet Access Across Your Entire Home Powerline Network*

• Up to 14Mbps Data Transfer Over Powerlines

• Bridges Cable or DSL Modem Connection and HomePlug Connection

• Fully HomePlug 1.0 Compliant

• No New Wires™ Approach

• PowerPacket™ Technology Facilitates Efficient Packet Transmission

• 56-Bit Data Encryption to Ensure Data Security and Reliability

• Easy-to-Read LED indicators

• Easy Installation—No Software Required

• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free USCalls

• 1-Year Limited Warranty

* Router may be required

Appendix E: Specifications for the USB Adapter 41

Environmental 42

Appendix F: Warranty Information 43

Appendix G: Contact Information 44

The Linksys EtherFast®10/100 Bridge

Features