How nice that time something Simple works in the EDP. It’s been working for years, but few people know that Power grid in the apartment or house for the Transfer can use data.
Technology
This network is PowerLan declared. In the case of PowerLan, the frequency range of the power grid is additionally used for data transmission. Manufacturers shall: Transmission speeds Up to 1 Gbit/s possible. The data is transmitted over the radio frequency range of the local power grid (between 2 and 30 MHz). Transmission ranges are possible from 200 meters to 300 meters.
Error
Due to the high-frequency transmissions, the PowerLan can cause interference. The manufacturer of PowerLan Adapter is recommended to adjust its transmission power. The data distribution works according to the principle of the W-lan, too, here the data is distributed freely in the power grid, which can lead to damping effects of the range.
Where does a PowerLan work?
Nothing stands in the way of using PowerLan if they both Adapters in same counter circuits are located. In the case of a Test test which we have performed has proven that also, in the same counter circle, however, it can be used without hesitation. To rule out this problem, it is best to ask your electric installer. As Test object We had the Lindy® Powerline Adapter. The PowerLan adapter can be imagined as a modem that also modulates and demodulates data.
Advantage
Better protection as a W-LAN connection through the physical delimitation from the counter circle and the assignment of passwords.
Disadvantage
Cable bound to a W-LAN access point or router.