Faqs - Tenda P1001P User Manual

FAQs

Here some questions come with solutions.
Q1: What is Powerline networking?
A1: Powerline network technology upgrades your existing electric wiring, enabling transmission of both network
data and electric power in a single Powerline at a high speed of up to 1000Mbps. It characterizes low cost,
high-speed and better stability without new network cables required.
Q2: Can a single Powerline adapter establish a Powerline network?
A2: No, it cannot. A minimum of two Powerline adapters are required. One adapter is just used as a cable.
Q3: Can I just plug one Powerline adapter into a wall outlet to access the Internet?
A3: No, you cannot. You must connect one more such an adapter to an Internet-enabled ADSL Modem or Router,
and another one to a PC. When the two adapters interconnect successfully, you can access the Internet.
Q4: Do I have to install a PLC-Config to use the device?
A4: No. The device is plug-and-play Powerline adapter. Two such devices under the same electricity meter are
able to interconnect automatically, no configuration required except hardware installation. Yet, there is still a
PLC-Config for advanced features such as QoS, private network, etc. See for
Manage Your Powerline Adapters
details.
Q5: What is the maximum distance of transmission between two Powerline adapters?
A5: Up to 300meters can be reached with least interference. However transmission rate decreases gradually
beyond 100meters.
Q6: What main advantages does a Powerline adapter have over a wireless device?
A6: The Powerline adapter is a plug-and-play device, requiring no configuration. While, wireless signal not only is
easily to be affected adversely by obstacles like walls and ceilings but also delivers harmful electromagnetic wave.
Q7: Can this Powerline device communicate with other adapters of different manufacturers or types?
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