How Does HomeLink Networking Work?, Features

Linksys HomeLink Series

How Does HomeLink Networking Work?

The Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Card utilizes a technology known as Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) which divides the data travelling over the phone lines into separate frequencies - one for voice, one for high- bandwidth net access such as DSL, and one for the network data. These fre- quencies can coexist on the same telephone line without impacting one anoth- er, although you will not be able to use your telephone if you are connected through an analog modem.

HomeLink’s 1Mbps data transfer rate over phone lines more than accommo- dates home PC applications such as file and printer sharing, gaming, and Internet and email exchanges. You can share a modem or a high-speed Internet connection over the entire network using the Internet LanBridge soft- ware package. The HomeLink Phoneline Network Card’s data transfer rate is 18 times faster than the fastest analog modems available, which run at 56Kbps. Even high-speed modem, DSL, and ISDN connections will perform at full speed on a HomeLink network. The HomeLink Phoneline Network Card gives you the perfect tool to bring the benefits of networking into your home or office.

Note: Due to standard telephone cable limitations, HomeLink HomePNA devices require that your cabling does not exceed a total length of 500 feet for your entire network.

Phoneline Network Card & Network in a Box

Features

•Build A Network Using Your Existing Telephone Line - No Additional Hubs or Cabling Needed

•Internal PCI Network Card with 2 RJ-11 Modular Telephone Ports

•1Mbps Data Transfer Rate - Perfect for File and Printer Sharing, Email, Web Surfing, Multi-User Gaming, and More

•Migrate to 10Mbps Ethernet at Any Time with the Optional RJ-45 Port

•Share Your Internet Access and ISP Connection Over a Network With LanBridge Internet Sharing Software

•Each HomeLink Card Comes Packaged with Its Standard Telephone Cable

•Connect Up To 25 PCs on One Network with Up to 500 Feet of Cabling

•Data Transfer Rate is 18 Times Faster Than 56K Modems

•Works With Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 (Linksys will offer technical support for Windows 2000 after its offi- cial release by Microsoft.)

•Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) for Uninterrupted Simultaneous Voice Service, High-Bandwidth xDSL Internet Access and Network Data Transmissions

•HomePNA, UADSL, IEEE 802.3, CSMA/CD, and FCC Compliant

•Free Technical Support on the Phone and on the Internet

•Free Software Driver Upgrades

•5-Year Limited Warranty