Chapter 1
Introduction to Powerline Networking
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Powerline Network Adapter
Chapter 1: Introduction to
Powerline Networking
How Powerline Networking Works
Powerlines run through your home or office, carrying
electrical power to electrical outlets in every room.
The typical wired Ethernet network uses Ethernet network
cables to connect your wired network devices. A powerline
network uses your existing powerlines as the wiring for
your powerline network.
To create your powerline network, use Powerline
Adapters. Each device on your powerline network requires
connection to a Powerline Adapter.
The Powerline Network Adapter (model number: PLTE200)
features one Ethernet port and connects to the following:
an electrical outlet
•
a computer or other Ethernet network device (using
•
an Ethernet cable)
The Powerline 4-Port Network Adapter (model number:
PLTS200) features four Ethernet ports and connects to the
following:
an electrical outlet
•
up to four computers or other Ethernet network
•
devices (using Ethernet cables)
How to Share Internet Access over the
Powerline Network
To share Internet access over the powerline network,
add your router to the powerline network. Connect a
Powerline Adapter to one of the local Ethernet network
ports on your router. Then connect the Powerline Adapter
to an electrical outlet.
The diagram below shows the connections of a basic
powerline network. The connections between the Internet,
modem, and router stay the same.
Using an Ethernet network cable, the router is connected
to its Powerline Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical
outlet.
Using Ethernet network cables, the gaming console and
computer are connected to their Powerline 4-Port Network
Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Connection Diagram of a Basic Powerline Network
Internet
Modem
Router
Powerline
Network Adapter
Powerline 4-Port
Network Adapter
Gaming Console
Computer
Powerline
