Frequently Asked Questions - Linksys PLE200 User Manual

PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of powerline technology does the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter use?
The Adapter uses HomePlug AV technology, which offers superior performance and security than previous
HomePlug standards, such HomePlug 1.1 and HomePlug 1.0.
How do HomePlug AV products handle signal interference between two adjacent homes? How is
eavesdropping prevented?
To ensure network separation between homes, HomePlug AV products use 128-bit AES security encryption,
which is enabled by default. To encrypt data, this security method uses the Network Password you set using the
Configuration Utility. (If you did not set your own Network Password, then it uses the default, HomePlugAV.)
Do HomePlug AV products cause interference with other home networking or powerline products?
No. The HomePlug AV products can co-exist with wireless, phoneline, and other powerline technologies.
HomePlug AV technology operates in a different frequency band than powerline control and can co-exist with
technologies such as X-10, CEBus, and LonWorks.
Are HomePlug AV products backwards-compatible with devices using previous HomePlug standards?
No. HomePlug AV products cannot communicate with devices using previous standards; however, HomePlug AV
products can co-exist with devices using previous HomePlug standards, such HomePlug 1.1 and HomePlug 1.0.
Linksys recommends using HomePlug AV products for maximum throughput and performance.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 15
Frequently Asked Questions