Cisco PLE300 User Guide - Page 4

Chapter 1 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) Introduction to Powerline Networking 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 Powerline AV Network Adapter Powerline Modem Router Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter Computer Gaming Console Connection Diagram of a Basic Powerline Network Powerline AV Network Adapter 1