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Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility
PLA Series User’s Guide
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Allocate priority settings based on application type as follows.
The figure below shows an example powerline home network connected to the Internet.
• Device A is a printer and does not handle traffic with high importance, so the powerline adapter
connected to it can be set to low priority.
• Device B is a file server, delivering audio or movie files to other users on the network. The
powerline adapter attached to it should have a medium setting.
• Device C, a home computer which connects to the Internet, can receive a normal priority setting
as it usually sends simple requests for data. For example, when you surf the Internet, your
computer sends requests to open web pages.
• Device D is a modem attached to the Internet. It should receive a high priority setting if you want
faster downloading through your network.
• Although device E receives audio or movie files, it does not send a lot of traffic, so the powerline
adaptor attached to it can be set to a low priority.
Figure 17
Priority Settings
Table 11
Priority Settings
PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION
High Voice Application
Medium Video and Audio Applications
Normal Data Applications
Low Data Applications
A
B
C
D
E