McIntosh MS300 User's Guide download pdf (Page 14)

MS300 Advanced Users Guide

3/3/2005

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Powerline Networking

Powerline networking has existed in a few forms in the past, the lastest specification is

called HomePlug and runs at 14Mbps. HomePlug uses your existing home electrical

wiring to transfer data.

HomePlug does not interfere with existing electrical equipment or home automation

devices like X-10, CEBus, and LONworks. HomePlug also encrypts all data with 56bit

DES encryption to ensure that neighbors can not evesdrop on your network traffic.

Note: Encryption is usually not enabled by default and must be 'turned on' using software

provided by the devices manufacturer.

The HomePlug specification incorporates a technology called PowerPacket. This new

technology is what makes HomePlug different from the old powerline networks.

PowerPacket eliminates noise from electrical appliances like hair driers and televisions

plus it offers security. For more information on Powerline Networking, please visit the

HomePlug Official Site

The MS300 connects to a Powerline network using a Powerline to Ethernet Bridge. The

Powerline to Ethernet Bridge will “bridge” the gap between the MS300’s Ethernet port

and the home Powerline network. When used with a broadband Internet connection, this

networking configuration effectively converts the MS300’s wired Ethernet signals to

travel over the home’s Powerline network, then onto the Internet.

MS300 Connected to a Powerline Network

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