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This illustration shows an example network using multiple networking
technologies. The two PCs with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters
have a gigabit connection through the gigabit switch to the SC101T
Storage Central network storage unit with a gigabit connection. This
connection should allow for extremely fast access to large files on the
Storage Central unit. The EVA8000 connected through a pair of
Powerline HD adapters has access at the 200 Mbps speed of the
Powerline HD connection. This is fine for any of the media files it will
use over this connection and may be more suitable than running Ethernet
cables to where the entertainment system is located. Although any of the
links in this example would be sufficient for high-traffic applications such
as streaming HD video, the use of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet
or 802.11b wireless would create a significant bottleneck.
Figure 5-7
SC101T
Storage Central
with Gigabit Ethernet
5-port Gigabit
Ethernet Switch
HDX101
Powerline HD
Adapter
EVA8000 HD
Digital Entertainer
Broadband
Modem
Internet
Desktop PC
with
Gigabit PCI Adapter
Notebook PC
with
Gigabit Ethernet
WNR834T
RangeMax NEXT
Wireless-N router
1000 Mbps
300 Mbps
200 Mbps
10/100 Mbps
1-3 Mbps typical
Notebook PC
with WN511T
RangeMax NEXT
Wireless-N adapter
Digitall Entertainer HD
EVA8000
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