Cisco PLE300 User Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction to Powerline Networking
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Powerline AV Network Adapter
Chapter 1: Introduction to
Powerline Networking
How Powerline Networking Works
Powerlines run through your home or office, carrying
electrical power to electrical outlets in every room.
The typical wired Ethernet network uses Ethernet network
cables to connect your wired network devices. A powerline
network uses your existing powerlines as the wiring for
your powerline network.
To create your powerline network, use Powerline AV
Adapters. Each device on your powerline network requires
connection to an Adapter.
The Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number:
PLE300) features one Ethernet port and connects to the
following:
an electrical outlet •
a computer or other Ethernet network device (using •
an Ethernet cable)
The Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number:
PLS300) features four Ethernet ports and connects to the
following:
an electrical outlet •
up to four computers or other Ethernet network •
devices (using Ethernet cables)
How to Share Internet Access over the
Powerline Network
To share Internet access over the powerline network, add
your router to the powerline network. Connect an Adapter
to one of the local Ethernet network ports on your router.
Then connect the Adapter to an electrical outlet.
The diagram below shows the connections of a basic
powerline network. The connections between the Internet,
modem, and router stay the same.
Using an Ethernet network cable, the router is connected
to its Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Using Ethernet network cables, the gaming console and
computer are connected to their Powerline AV 4-Port
Network Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical
outlet.
Internet
Modem
Router
Powerline AV
Network Adapter
Powerline AV 4-Port
Network Adapter
Gaming Console
Computer
Powerline
Connection Diagram of a Basic Powerline Network

Cisco PLE300 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	PLE300
Category	Adapter
Language	English