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APPENDIX A: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use IEEE1901/HomePlug AV with older HomePlug versions?
All IEEE1901/HomePlug AV versions can communicate with each other. HomePlug AV,
however, is not backward compatible with HomePlug 1.0 releases.
If you will use different versions of HomePlug AV in a single network, you need to use
the PLC Utility Utility software to create a Private Network Name for all devices. Unlike
the new version of IEEE1901/HomePlug AV, older versions do not feature the Simple
Connect button which enables the device to create a common Private Network Name
without using the software.
How does HomePlug AV achieve a higher bandwidth than HomePlug Turbo
and HomePlug 1.0 devices?
HomePlug AV complies with the HomePlug AV standard. It achieves higher data
throughput by using a broader frequency spectrum (2-30 MHz rather than 4-21 MHz),
by using a better access method (Time Division Multiple Access rather than Carrier
Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection), and by using a better processor with a
greater bitload per Hz.
Can IEEE1901/HomePlug AV be used alongside HomePlug 1.0 devices
within the network?
HomePlug 1.0 and HomePlug AV standards can coexist but they will not be able to
communicate with each other.
Which operating system (OS) is compatible with HomePlug AV?
IEEE1901/HomePlug AV is operating system independent. However, the
IEEE1901/HomePlug AV Utility requires a Windows operating system
(98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7) with the .NET Framework installed.
How difficult is it to set up a network with IEEE1901/HomePlug AV?
+Power is a plug and play device. Connect it to an Ethernet device, plug it to a wall
socket, and it is ready to use. Even the most inexperienced user can set up the
network with ease. Installing the PLC Utility software is only needed if you intend to
manually change the Private Network Name or view the connection rate.
How many devices do I need to create a HomePlug AV network?
At least two devices are needed to create a HomePlug AV network.
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