How Do I Connect Home Phoneline Networking Devices?
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How Do I
Connect Home Phoneline Networking Devices?
Connecting Home Phoneline Networking Devices
You must connect home phoneline networking (HPNA) devices for use with your
cable modem gateway. Professional installation may be available. Contact your
local cable service provider for further assistance.
The following diagram illustrates one of the various home phoneline networking
connection options that are available to you.
To
Telephone
Company
T10398
TM
DPR300 Series
Cable Modem/Router
Residential Gateway
and Wireless
Access Point
Cable
System
Laptop with
Wireless
Computer with
Ethernet NIC
Generic Telephone Splitter
(if necessary)
Telephone
Ethernet or USB
Computer
with Internal
HPNA NIC
Network
Printer
Telephone
HPNA to
Ethernet Adapter
or
HPNA to USB Adapter
NIC = Network Interface Card
= Existing Telephone Wiring
= Telephone Outlet with
Standard RJ-11 Jack
Telephone
Telephone
HPNA
Signal
HPNA
Signal
Telephone
Computer
