Chapter 2
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Product Overview
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SURFboard SBX-1000P Network Extender User Guide
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What is RipCurrent?
SURFboard RipCurrent is a technology that allows you to set up a high-speed home network
that uses existing AC wiring and outlets. There's no need to run additional cables; your
devices can communicate at data rates up to 1 Gbps using the network of power lines that
already exists in your home.
The SBX-1000P uses its power plug to connect to the power lines that already exist in your
home. RipCurrent is based on G.hn Power Line Communication (PLC), which is an ITU
Specification managed by the HomeGrid™ Forum. This technology allows the SBX-1000P to
distribute all data to each of the AC power outlets in the home. With a corresponding G.hn
router, your network can be extended to any room, including basements, garages, or far
reaching bedrooms. Connect entertainment devices, security cameras, gaming consoles,
managed appliance, anything that uses IP (Internet Protocol).
The G.hn technology is more robust than previous home power line communication
implementations to give you better ‘real world’ throughput and stability. G.hn proves much
more efficient in an environment with multiple power line networks (such as apartment
buildings or office buildings) with the capability of recognizing up to 250 other networks to
avoid interference. G.hn communications are encrypted using the advanced standard AES
128-bit encryption for secure transmissions.
In order to ensure the best performance of your G.hn network, we recommend that you only
use 3-prong grounded outlets. A 2-prong outlet will operate sufficiently, but with a lower
throughput speed.
What's in the Box?
Make sure you have the following items before proceeding:
SURFboard SBX-1000P Network Extender.
Quick Start Guide.
Ethernet cable.
Warranty card.
System Requirements
Two or more Ethernet-enabled computers, printers, smart TVs, or other devices that you
want to connect.
120VAC home wiring.
Two or more G.hn-capable devices, such as two SURFboard SBX-1000P Network
Extenders, or any SURFboard Router with G.hn capability with a SBX-1000P Network
Extender.
