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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1.
What is the distance this device can transmit?
ANS:
Powerline technology provides reliable coverage for considerable distances in a home,
but the limiting factor is often noise in your home's electrical system. Since noise is not directly
distance-dependant, you may get (considerably) less or more coverage.
2.
What is the throughput this device can transmit?
ANS:
The device’s throughput depends largely on several factors: (1) the distance with
another device, (2) interference by other appliances, (3) number of same Powerline devices
which share the common electric wiring, and (4) application packet types – TCP or UDP. TCP
applications will be slower than UDP applications. Longer distance, larger interference, or
more Powerline devices will reduce the data throughput. The maximum throughput between
two devices for TCP and UDP are specified in the
S
PECIFICATIONS
section.
3.
Do I have to rewire my home electric outlets or install special filters for using this
device?
ANS:
Powerline uses a home's existing electrical wiring to network computers in different
rooms so that they can share files, printers, and Internet connections. This Powerline products
use existing electrical sockets (outlets). If your wiring is modern, there is no need to rewire
outlets or to install special filters.
4.
What type of AC outlet can I plug for this device?
ANS:
This power line product works with AC 100V to 240V with 2-prong or 3-prong electrical
outlets, depending on whether the plug is 2-prong or 3-prong type.
5.
Can this power-line device work with circuit breakers?
ANS:
In many countries Powerline signals will not communicate between different phases.
Please have installers or expert local to your country to check your home’s electric
wiring before installation.
6.
Is it secure to send private data over this power line device?
ANS:
It is secure enough because the technology supports special data encryption. Please
refer to the
S
PECIFICATIONS
section for the type encryption algorithm used with this device.
