Escient FireBall MP-200, User Manual

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HOME NETWORKING PRIMER WD005-1-2
12/22/2003
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Here is a sample Powerline Network with a cable or dsl modem connection to the Internet.
Again, a “Router” is used to connect multiple Powerline Devices to share a single broadband
Internet connection. Ethernet cables are used to connect the network devices to the Powerline
adapters. You will also need a Powerline adapter at the Router location so that the Powerline
signals can be connected to the rest of the network and access Internet connection.
Sample Powerline Network
Wireless 802.11b: 11 Mbps
802.11b is now the standard for wireless networking in both the home and business. It has
become inexpensive, has good speed but may not be appropriate for some secure
communications.
Wireless 802.11g: 22/54 Mbps
An upgrade to 802.11b, the 802.11g standard doubles the speed of 802.11b while retaining
compatibility.
Here is a sample wireless network where the FireBall=E Music Server and FireBall DVDM-100
are each connected to an Ethernet to Wireless adapter. The computer has built-in wireless
connectivity and the router is a hybrid router/wireless access point. The wireless devices are