Features and Benefits - Protection Box PowerLine

Unique: Plug in - protect - connect!

Protection Box PowerLine is the first unit on the market to combine a multi-way socket block, an 85 or 200 Mbit PowerLine Communication (PLC) module and a PowerLine - compatible surge protection.

It optimizes the use of PLC technology to route broadband data over existing mains wiring.

Protection Box PowerLine can be used in pairs or larger groups and is compatible with other powerline systems (see compatibility table ).

Elimination of interference to get the best from PowerLine Technology.

Two models of the Protection Box PowerLine are available:

• 85 Mbits (HomePlug 1.1 standard), ideal pour broadband TV and sharing Internet access.

• 200 MBit (HomePlug AV standard), essential for HDTV, video file transfer and VoIP.

MGE Office Protection Systems has used its experience in eliminating electrical interference in the design of the Protection Box PowerLine to optimize the transmission of the powerline signal to provide the maximum possible data rate:

• the surge protection is designed so that the powerline signal is not blocked or weakened ("PLC-Ready" function)

• a filter prevents the powerline signal being affected by interference from equipment connected to the socket block: mobile phone chargers, portable computers, power supplies, etc ("PLC-Shield" function)

Surge protection for delicate, expensive equipment

HDTVs, HD DVD players, Multimedia PCs, Media Centers, NAS file servers contain precious data (personal photos and videos, film collections, music libraries, personal files, etc).

• Protection Box PowerLine protects them from damage caused by the indirect effects of lightning strikes or surges: it is a high performance surge protective device rated according to IEC 61 643-1

More advantages to simplify life

• the sockets are spaced so that transformer blocks can be plugged in without obstructing the adjacent sockets

• cable ties and markers are supplied

• an encryption button is used to enable secure data transmission (200 Mbit model)

• 3 indicators: mains, surge protection status and powerline status

• The equipment connected to the Protection Box is insured for up to €25,000 (Protection Box 5) and up to €50,000 (Protection Box 8) (EU countries and Norway)