PLA4231 User’s Guide 9
CHAPTER 1
Introducing the PLA4231
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the PLA4231 HomePlug AV compliant
powerline adapter.
In this User’s Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to as the “powerline network”. The
HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical
wiring.
1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4231
The PLA4231 plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband
connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other electrical outlet in any room of a house,
all without the need for any new cabling. Devices can securely communicate with each other at high
data transfer rates. The PLA4231 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to ensure safe
transfer of information.
Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA4231
Connect your PLA4231 to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it into an ordinary power
outlet in your home. Plug a second PLA4231 into another power outlet and connect a computer to
the PLA4231 for Internet access. You can also connect a computer to your existing wireless network
through the PLA4231 which acts as an AP or wireless extender. Your network can be further
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