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CHAPTER 1 | Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of an EZ Connect™ 85Mbps Turbo Powerline to Ethernet
Desktop Adapter (SMCHT-ETH). SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple
communication device for creating a Powerline network to extend the range of your wired
or wireless network. The SMC Homeplug Turbo Powerline to Ethernet Adapter provides up
to 85Mbps bandwidth over home AC wiring and since the home power lines are the most
pervasive medium in households with multiple outlets in every room, the HomePlug Turbo
Ethernet Adapter allows multiple home desktops and notebooks to be networked to share
internet connection, printers, files, and play games without any additional wiring. The
installation of the Ethernet Adapter only requires that a 10/100Mbps Network Adapter is
installed on the computers. This makes the HomePlug Turbo Ethernet Adapter compatible
with any device including Mac, Windows, and UNIX machines.

Features and Benefits

• EZ Configuration Utility for Windows – Works on both Windows and Mac based
PCs
• Plug and Play installation – works out of the box
• Extends the range of your wired or wireless network
• Save time and money by using existing home wiring – no need to run CAT-5
cabling
• Ideal solution for connecting your Game Console system to the Internet to play
online games
• Up to 85 Mbps bandwidth over standard home power lines
• 56-bit DES encryption for data security
• HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 Turbo complaint

Package Contents

Before installing the EZ Connect™ Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter, verify
that you have the items listed under “Package Contents.” Also be sure that you have the
necessary cabling. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC
distributor.
• EZ Connect™ 85Mbps Turbo Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter
• Powerline Cord
• One CAT-5 Ethernet cable
• CD with User Guide and EZ Configuration Utility
• Quick Installation Guide
If possible, retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return
the product.
System Requirements
• An Ethernet-enabled device, such as a PC or game console system.
• Windows-based PC to use the EZ Configuration Utility
• CD-ROM*
Note: A CD-ROM drive is only required if you want to install the EZ Configuration Utility
from EZ Install CD. This utility can also be downloaded from www.smc.com