LevelOne PLI-2040 0581036 User Manual



PLI-2040

H/W Version: 2

PLI-2040 200Mbps HomePlug AV Adapter is a high 

definition cost-effective Ethernet adapter which 

allows home and office users to build a speedy data 

network over existing electrical wiring. It is ideal for 

users that have two different workgroups that are 

located in different parts of the home. 

 

Transmit data using the existing electrical wiring 

in your building by simply plug PLI-2040 into an 

AC outlet. This is a fast, simple, and cost-effective 

alternative to installing expansive Ethernet cables 

throughout your entire home or small office. For this 

purpose PLI-2040 x 2 starter kit is also available for a 

quick set-up of a home network*. 

 

PLI-2040 HomePlug AV is featured with Quality of 

Service (QoS) which ensures sufficient bandwidth for 

delivering high quality multimedia streams over the 

home network. Follows the HomePlug AV standard, 

users enjoy 200Mbps throughput for all bandwidth-

hungry applications, such as VoIP calls, video/audio 

streams, gaming consoles, or any other applications 

which requires high-speed Internet connectivity. 

Up to 10 times faster than other HomePlug devices 

when store, transfer and access large files to LevelOne’

s Network Attached Storage (NAS), such as FNS-1020 

and GNS-2000.

 

128-bit AES secure encryption for enhance network 

protection and data transmission.

* PLI-2040 starter kit is available which includes 2 HomePlugs, a 

user’s manual, a utility CD for quick installation and a quick started 

guide.

-  Stream HD (High Definition) multimedia content 

across your home network 

-  Built-in QoS Engine for prioritized audio and video 

streaming 

-  Provides up to 200Mbps data transfer rate

-  128-bit AES secure encryption for enhanced network 

protection 

-  Simple Plug-and-Play Installation 

-  Cost-effective network solution 

-  Deliver the benefits of Ethernet without wiring 

expense

-  Power Packet Utility provides unsophisticated 

users a way to graphically manage their HomePlug 

network

HomePlug Pro PoE

1. Reset Button
2. Security Push Button
3. RJ-45 Ethernet Port
4. LED Indicators
5. Power Plug

1-Bay Simple Network Storage 

(H/W: 2.0)

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