Powerline networking has emerged as one of the highly popular forms of internet access. There are a number of reasons for this popularity. With the current trend in information technology, it has become a necessity to have fast internet services at home or at work. One can easily get high speed internet with this form of internet access.
Why is the use of this technology necessary?
The first question that must be answered clearly is Why is the use of powerline networking technology necessary? An electric device connects either to an already existing wired home network with an Ethernet adapter and a power outlet or to an already existing cell phone LAN with a cellular adapter and a high-speed wireless connection modem. The point of these devices is to make a fast and easy connection between them via high-speed connections and through an always-on internet connection. The second question that must be answered is, “How are these devices connected?”
The answer to this question depends on the way in which the term is used. For the purpose of this discussion, the term refers to any network devices that are on an external network such as an intranet or an extranet. These may also be referred to as Extranet and Intranet computers. Some of the advantages of these types of powerline networking devices are described below.
Distinguishing between an intranet and an intranet for purposes of compatibility is easy. An extranet is an independent system, whereas an intranet is a system of interconnecting computer networks that are sometimes located within the same physical site. In the case of an extranet, all the PCs on the system are on the same network, whereas with an Intranet, each PC is on a separate network. With a combination of an Intranet and a powerline interface, all PCs on the system are able to communicate with the central server, which provides a wireless access point.
The use of this kind of technology is often seen in conjunction with a WAN internet connection. WAN stands for “wireless access point” and this refers to a device that allows PCs to access the World Wide Web wirelessly. One example of such a device is the Cisco router. A WAN will usually be connected to a broader range of Internet sources including the Internet itself, a cell phone, or even an intranet.
Powerline adapters are used as part of a WAN setup in which the routers and other selected devices are all plugged into the same wireless network. This enables data to be transmitted over a secure connection. To send and receive data, the end users simply need to connect to the WAN and the information is sent wirelessly from the end users to the information being provided by the routers. This feature helps to save costs and because all the communications are carried wirelessly, the system provides a better level of security. It also provides greater flexibility in terms of enabling devices to communicate with one another. For instance, if the two systems need to send and receive data at the same time, then they can do so simultaneously without any degradation in the quality of service.
