User Manual

Fine-Tuning Your Experience 71
Mbps to any power outlet and connects to your devices and network
using standard Ethernet cables.
Data transmissions are encrypted for security, and you can
configure an individual network password to prevent neighbors
from connecting.
The Powerline HD family of products can coexist on the same
network with older-generation XE family products or HomePlug
1.0 products, but they are not interoperable with these older
products.
• Wired Ethernet
As Gigabit Ethernet ports become common on newer computers,
wired Ethernet remains a good choice for speed, economy, and
security. Gigabit Ethernet can extend up to 100 meters with twisted-
pair wiring of Cat 5e or better. A wired connection is not
susceptible to interference, and eavesdropping would require a
physical connection to your network.
Assessing Your Speed Requirements
Because your Internet connection is likely to operate at a much lower
speed than your local network, faster local networking technologies
might not improve your Internet experience. However, many emerging
home applications require high data rates. For example:
• Streaming HD video requires 10 to 30 Mbps per stream. Because
latency and packet loss can disrupt your video, plan to provide at
least twice the capacity you need, or add an internal hard drive to
provide “buffering” for your connection.
You need at least two Powerline HD adapters to make
this type of connection in your network.