Netgear PL1200 - Powerline 1200 User Manual
How the Powerline Adapter Fits into Your Network
You can use one or more Powerline adapters to extend Internet access throughout your home.
A Powerline network consists of two or more compatible Powerline devices that communicate with each other using
your electrical power lines. One of the Powerline devices is connected with an Ethernet cable to your router so that
the Powerline network is linked to your local area network (LAN). Connecting one Powerline device to your router
allows all the Powerline devices on the Powerline network to communicate with the router and use its Internet
connection.
your electrical power lines. One of the Powerline devices is connected with an Ethernet cable to your router so that
the Powerline network is linked to your local area network (LAN). Connecting one Powerline device to your router
allows all the Powerline devices on the Powerline network to communicate with the router and use its Internet
connection.
The following illustration shows a Powerline network with one Powerline device in Room 1 and a second Powerline
device in Room 2.
device in Room 2.
Figure 3. Poweline Adapters Connecting Two Rooms
To form a Powerline network, you need at least two compatible Powerline devices.
For best performance, follow these guidelines when you plan the location of your Powerline devices:
Powerline Networks
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