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Here is a sample Powerline Network with a cable or dsl modem connection to the Internet. Again, a “Router” is used to connect multiple Powerline Devices to share a single broadband Internet connection. Ethernet cables are used to connect the network devices to the Powerline adapters. You will also need a Powerline adapter at the Router location so that the Powerline signals can be connected to the rest of the network and access Internet connection.

Sample Powerline Network

Wireless 802.11b: 11 Mbps

802.11b is now the standard for wireless networking in both the home and business. It has become inexpensive, has good speed but may not be appropriate for some secure communications.

Wireless 802.11g: 22/54 Mbps

An upgrade to 802.11b, the 802.11g standard doubles the speed of 802.11b while retaining compatibility.

Here is a sample wireless network where the FireBall=E Music Server and FireBall DVDM-100 are each connected to an Ethernet to Wireless adapter. The computer has built-in wireless connectivity and the router is a hybrid router/wireless access point. The wireless devices are

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Escient MP-150 manual Wireless 802.11b 11 Mbps, Wireless 802.11g 22/54 Mbps