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7.
How can I connect multiple devices together?
ANS:
multiple devices can be connected together if they are in same logical network group.
Use the GROUP button or utility software on a PC to set the group of this device. By default,
device in a newly shipped dual or combo package are in same group.
8.
How many devices can be assigned into a single group?
ANS:
Please see
S
PECIFICATIONS
section for maximum number of devices that can be
assigned to a single logical network group. There can be multiple groups in same electric
wiring environment.
9.
Does any device in a group communicate to any other device in a group?
ANS:
Yes. For example, four Powerline devices, A, B, C and D form a logical network group, .B,
C, and D all can communicate to A. if A links to a PC, then B, C, and D all can share files of the
PC. If A links to an xDSL broadband router, then B, C, and D all can surf the internet via the
DSL router.
10.
Why need password?
ANS:
Since the device can be configured by a PC utility software, password protects the
device being configured by unauthorized people.
11.
What standard does this device use?
ANS:
Powerline devices from multiple manufacturers using this same PLC standard will be
able to communicate with each other. Please see
S
PECIFICATIONS
section for the exact PLC
standard used in this device.
12.
How many of this device can I install in my home?
ANS:
Although the multiple devices can be used in a single power-wiring network in a building,
the more number of devices being deployed will share the bandwidth, and cause unintended
performance degradation.
13.
Can I install this device in a business environment?
ANS:
Powerline devices are not recommended to be used at business, however it might work
in business environment when the placement of two of Powerline devices is not far away from
each other and when there are not too much electrical noise generated by neighboring
electrical devices in the office or factories, for example, with most fluorescent lights, the noise
is liable to overwhelm Powerline products.
