A Netgear Homeplug AdaptorHomePlug devices can send network data along your existing electrical mains wiring in much the same way that ADSL connections send the data along an existing telephone line.
The HomePlug networking standard isn't all that well known, but it does provide a very quick and easy way of setting up a network at home or in a small office.
A Netgear Homeplug AdaptorHomePlug devices can send network data along your existing electrical mains wiring in much the same way that ADSL connections send the data along an existing telephone line.
The HomePlugs supports data rates up to 85 Mbps and are particularly well suited to homes with thick walls or steel obstacles where wireless transmission can be poor. The very portable nature of the HomePlug means it's easy to have network access anywhere around the house. It's a scalable solution, you can add another HomePlug to network enable another computer.
HomePlugs give a very good connection because, unlike wireless, the quality of the HomePlug is not impacted by radio waves, thick or metal walls or other electrical devices (note that the range of the HomePlug depends on the interferences on your power cabling and the quality of the electrical installation, generally they are suitable for any sized house).
Of course, to ensure your networking requirements are met, you can use any combination of wired, wireless and HomePlug LAN products or devices that conform to the IEEE 802.3 networking standard.
HomePlug won't interfere with other domestic appliances. They are certified according to all essential CE standards, also according to the EMC emission and interference standards. Likewise, other domestic appliances sold within the EU have to be labelled with the CE emblem. This guarantees that they don't interfere with each other.
Your electric meter represents a natural barrier, however we recommend enabling encryption.
The frequencies used by the HomePlugs are in the range of 4MHz to 21MHz so they cannot interfere with UK radio reception.
The transmitting level used is very small and uses symmetrical phase coupling, so only a small part of this power will be radiated by the power grid. Consequently there is no interference in the amateur radio band either.
| (Typical Values) | HomePlug 1.0 | Highspeed HomePlug (Turbo) | HomePlug AV |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY rate | 14Mbps | 85Mbps | 200Mbps |
| Throughput (max) | 8Mbps | 40Mbps | 120Mbps |
| Throughput (typical) | 4-6Mbps | 15-20Mbps | 50-70Mbps |
| Bandwidth | 4-21Mhz | 4-21Mhz | 2-30Mhz |
| Applications | Data, VoIP | Data, VoIP, WiFi Ext, IPTv, Gaming | HD&SD, Triple Play, Home Theater, HD Gaming |
| Ease of Use | Plug-and-go use after simple configuration |  |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Data rates up to 85 Mbps (Faster than 802.11g wireless) | |
| Compatibility | Compatible with wired/wireless routers & modem routers | |
| Other considerations | Maximum number of HomePlugs on one network may be limited, uses 3 watts of power (negligible) | |
Easy to use and high-speed flexible home networking solution. |
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