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Comparison with other Network Technologies
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Comparison with other Network Technologies
powerline is suitable for building small to medium-sized networks,
like private home networks, networks in offices, practices, hotels,
schools and similar institutions. For this size of network the WLAN ra-
dio technology or Ethernet technology are also suitable. Ethernet
technology has become the premiere LAN technology for applications
of this size.
Transmission Medium
Data Throughput
powerline
Data transmission over the power lines
WLAN
Data transmission over radio
Ethernet
Data transmission over cabling intended exclu-
sively for the data network (by cable)
Powerline
Depending on the standard used, gross transmission rates of
200 Mbit/s and 500 Mbit/s are currently possible.
Branches, sockets and switches reduce transmission speed on the
way between two stations. The shorter and more direct the route,
the higher the transmission speed.
WLAN
Depending on the WLAN standard used and the antenna technolo-
gy, gross transmission values of between 11 and 450 Mbit/s are
possible.
Structural conditions and the number of wireless networks in the vi-
cinity influence the transmission speed.
Ethernet
Gross transmission rates of 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s (Fast Ethernet),
1000 Mbit/s (gigabit Ethernet) and 10 Gbit/s are specified.
The greater the distance between sender and recipient, the lower
the transmission speed.
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