Using the Broadband Network Bridge

Note: Power everything off before connect- ing a PC to the Broadband

Network Bridge. If both the computer and bridge are powered on when the initial connection is made, the net- work will act erratically and you will have to reset the bridge.

Broadband Network Bridge

Installation Overview

Because the Broadband Network Bridge is a stand-alone device that requires no software or system configuration, setup involves nothing but plugging everything in and turning everything on. There are, however, a few limitations to the amount of physical space your network will be able to cover without running the risk of data

corruption. These restrictions are due to HomePNA and Ethernet standard limits on the recommended length of your networking cables. (See below.)

Ethernet Cabling

Although there are different grades of Ethernet network cabling, you should use Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) for each Ethernet connection you make, and no Ethernet cable should exceed 100 meters (328 feet) in length. Category 5 cabling can be obtained at most computer stores, or you can crimp your own. (See page 10 for more details.)

Phoneline Cabling

Because of the limitations of standard telephone cables, HomeLink HomePNA devices require that no network of HomeLink cabling exceeds a total length of 150 meters (500 feet). In other words, if you have more than 500 feet of telephone wires connecting your network, you will likely experi- ence data loss.

Beside that, any standard telephone cable will do.