IOGear GHPB21 - page 65

Troubleshooting

4. What is the difference between bridge mode and node mode in the HomePlug Ethernet

Bridge (GHPB21)?

Bridge mode operates without software installation and can work with any 10/100Base-T or

10Base-T Ethernet connections. By connecting the bridge to a router, switch, or Ethernet

based device (XBOX, PlayStation, Web T ablet, P ock etPC, Computer , etc.), you will be able

to make these devices bridge onto the HomePlug network.

Node mode operates by connecting the HomePlug USB adapter (GHPU21) or Ethernet

bridge (GHPB21) to one computer (ONLY) and installing drivers onto the computer,

allowing it to set the device into Node Mode. The advantage with Node Mode operation

is there is no limitation to the number of nodes that can operate on a HomePlug network.