TRENDnet TPL-101U Faq page 5

TPL-101U/TPL-102E F.A.Q.
Q: Are Powerline devices thoroughly tested?
A:
The HomePlug alliance has tested powerline technology in 500 homes throughout North America.
Based on this extensive field trial, HomePlug specification 1.0 was announced in June 2001.
Q: If I have older wiring in my home, will I experience a difference in
performance?
A:
Field tests have shown consistent performance regardless of a home's age or size. Field tests
confirm nearly 100 percent coverage for every home tested.
Q: What are some companies that support HomePlug standards?
A:
Companies such as Intellon, Cogency, Cisco, Radio Shack, Texas Instruments, and many other
companies support powerline technology.
Q: What operating systems are compatible with powerline devices?
A:
When using powerline adapters, Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP are compatible operating systems.
If you are using powerline routers, access points, or bridges, these applications are platform
independent.
Q: Do your powerline devices handle power surges?
A:
Yes, our powerline devices can handle power surges.
Q: When I run the PLC Configuration Utility I detect more PowerLine devices than
I have. Why is this?
A:
One of your neighbors is using powerline devices as well.
Q: You can identify your devices by their MAC addresses in the Network tab of
the PLC Configuration Utility.
A:
Make sure you run the PLC Configuration utility and click on the "Security" tab. Enter the same
network password for all powerline devices on your network.