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7. How can I connect multiple devices together?
ANS: multiple devices can be connected together if they are in same logical
network group. Use the GROUP button to set the group of this device. By default,
device in a newly shipped dual or combo package are in same group.
8. How many devices can be assigned into a single group?
ANS: Please see S
PECIFICATIONS section for maximum number of devices that can
be assigned to a single logical network group. There can be multiple groups in
same electric wiring environment.
9. Does any device in a group communicate to any other device in a
group?
ANS: Yes. For example, four Powerline devices, A, B, C and D form a logical
network group, .B, C, and D all can communicate to A. if A links to a PC, then B, C,
and D all can share files of the PC. If A links to an xDSL broadband router, then B,
C, and D all can surf the internet via the DSL router.
10. Why need password (called DAK, located at the bottom of the
device)?
ANS: Since the device can be configured by PLC configuration software running
on a PC, password protects the device being configured by unauthorized people.
PLC configuration software is available with older version of Homeplug AV PLC
devices which don’t have hardware group button. Since this device comes with
hardware group button, PLC configuration software is not needed for creating a
logical private network group. The device password is also called DAK, which is
found in the label sticker on the back side of the PLC devices.
11. What standard does this device use?
ANS: Powerline devices from multiple manufacturers using this same PLC
standard will be able to communicate with each other. Please see S
PECIFICATIONS
section for the exact PLC standard used in this device.
12. How many of this device can I install in my home?
ANS: Although the multiple devices can be used in a single power-wiring network
in a building, the more number of devices being deployed will share the bandwidth,
and cause unintended performance degradation.
13. Can I install this device in a business environment?
ANS: Powerline devices are not recommended to be used at business, however it
might work in business environment when the placement of two of Powerline
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