Escient FireBall MP-150, User Manual

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HOME NETWORKING PRIMER WD005-1-2
12/22/2003
6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com
Types of Networks
Ethernet: 10/100Mbps
The most popular network method because of the low price of the network cards, reliability and
speed; but it can be a pain to run the wires through your home. Ethernet networking is built into
most modern computers and the current Escient FireBall product line. There are many
companies who provide ethernet networking products and they are available at any computer
or electronics retailer.
Here is a sample Ethernet Network with a cable or dsl modem connection to the Internet. A
“Router” is used to connect multiple Ethernet Devices (including a FireBall-E Music Server and
a FireBall DVDM-100) to share a single broadband Internet connection. Each device needs to
be connected to the router using an ethernet cable.
Sample Ethernet Network
Powerline Networking
Powerline Networking (also called HomePlug Networking) allows easy network setup across
existing 110V electrical outlets. It works with 2 & 3 prong standard 110 volt electrical outlets,
transfers data at speeds up to 14 mbps (faster than 802.11b wireless) and it is compatible with
10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps ethernet products.
Powerline adapters are available from the following companies:
Asoka Powerline
Belkin
Corinex Powernet
DLink