Technical data

Introduction

devolo MicroLink dLAN Highspeed Ethernet

1 Introduction

In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the new dLAN technology and

introduce the MicroLink dLAN HS Ethernet briefly.

1.1 What exactly is dLAN?

There is now a new alternative to the well-known wired LAN and Wireless

LAN network technologies currently used in home networking: dLAN (direct

LAN, i.e. directly networked). dLAN is home networking using the electric

wiring already installed in the building.

Cost factor and transmission quality

dLAN is an economical and easy-to-use networking technology. You don't

need to lay cables and you can connect to the home network at every power

point.

The dLAN standard modulates and demodulates additional frequencies on

the power lines. Modulation and demodulation is a well-known and proven

method of data transmission, which has been in use in other applications for

a number of years. Now it is used to set up Internet and network accesses in

the home or office. Depending on the damping factor, distances of 200

meters can be covered.

With a maximum data rate of up to 85 Mbps and symmetrical upload and

download speeds, dLAN is comparable to traditional Ethernet network solu

tions and the current WIFI

wireless standard for home applications.

Data security and radiation

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bit encryption is used, which guarantees secure data transfer within

the network.

dLAN devices from devolo meet the stringent EU industrial standards and

comply with the current standards for electromagnetic radiation.