DeWalt PLEBR10 manual Planning your PowerLine Network, Network Topology

PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

Chapter 2: Planning your PowerLine Network

Network Topology

With the PowerLine products, a network can be created using home powerlines. Computers can be networked over powerlines using PowerLine devices. The Bridge connects an Ethernet-enabled computer to a powerline network. The PowerLine USB Adapter is also available for connecting a USB-enabled computer to a powerline network.

The Bridge is also ideal for any user who already has a router and wants to share high-speed Internet access across the powerline network. Connect the Bridge to the router after you have configured the Bridge using the PowerLine Configuration Utility. Connect a straight-through Category 5 Ethernet network cable to the uplink port of the router, or connect a crossover Category 5 Ethernet network cable to a LAN port on the router.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about powerline products.

Figure 2-1: PowerLine Network

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Network Topology