Homepna - ZyXEL Communications VMG4381-B10A User Manual

Chapter 1 Introducing the Device
your network. This means that probes from the outside to your network are not allowed, but you
can safely browse the Internet and download files.

1.4.2 HomePNA

Models with HPNA comply with HomePNA (Home Phoneline Networking Alliance, also known as
HPNA) 3.1, a home networking technology for carrying data over existing coaxial cables and
telephone wiring.
The figure below shows your Device (A) connecting to a phone line outlet for DSL Internet access
and a coaxial outlet to relay Internet connectivity to other coaxial outlets in the building. The laptop
(B) connects wirelessly to the Device. The set-up box (C) connects into a coaxial outlet in another
part of the house for access to online videos.
Figure 2 HomePNA Application
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