At 04:08 PM 10/18/2002, David Rhodes wrote:
This data over powerline 'backhaul' concept is a curious one. Oddly enough I had this futuristic vision recently that some day we would all buy wifi 'plug-ins' down at walgreens in order to build a local area mesh or something. Maybe Walmart will have family paks, 6 for $10.99 (right next to the Glade scented plug-ins;) Anyway, somehow, powerline backhaul at 13Mbits didn't come to mind. Is there any hope for faster speeds in this technology that could eventually compete with upcoming UWB, etc? I've also heard about the transformer issues involved with powerline - isn't the range of an 802.11b AP already beyond what an equivalent range is on a typical residential or business transformer secondary-side wiring radius? (i.e. the 'last-mile' of an electrical distribution system) Curious, curious...D. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:wireless-admin@;lists.bawug.org]On Behalf Of Perry Somers Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 00:49 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [BAWUG] Wireless Access Points off of a Powerline Networking Bridge Hello All, The company I work for manufactures Powerline Networking products, a networking product and technology that sends data over electrical wiring in a building turning every normal plug and power outlet within 3300 feet in to live network jacks. At first I was seeing Powerline Networking as a competing technology to Wireless, but I have just learned of ways our customers are integrating our Powerline Ethernet Bridge in to their Wireless Network setups. Our customers are putting their Wireless Access Points on top of our Powerline Ethernet Bridge eliminating the need to run CAT 5 cable up to their Access Point. Powerline Networking is also offering people more flexibility in where they actually put the Access Point itself. If you're not familiar with the Powerline Networking technology, here are some of the features and benefits it offers: * Every normal plug and power outlet becomes a network jack * Speeds up to 14 mbps * No New Wiring or Cabling * Data transmits 3300 ft (upstairs, downstairs and even across the street in some instances) * Integrates perfectly as a bridge for Wireless Networks and Wireless Access Points * Secure - 56 BIT DES encryption * Error Detection and Quality of Service Guaranty Our Ethernet Bridge and USB Adapter retail for $89. I would love to gather some information on how you see Powerline Networking fitting in the marketplace and if there are any benefits that I may be missing in using the technology. Thanks, Perry Somers http://www.asokausa.com ___________________________________________________________ Perry Somers Asoka USA Phone (650) 591-3236 ext. 126 Fax (650) 591-3782 Powerline Networking Products It's not just a plug anymore...It's an Asoka Network http://www.asokausa.com Asoka USA on TechTV
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