Appendix - Aztech 500Mbps 4-Port HomePlugAV Ethernet Adaptor User Manual

Appendix

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use HomePlugAV with older HomePlug versions?
All HomePlugAV versions can communicate with each other. HomePlugAV, however, is
not backward compatible with HomePlug 1.0 releases.
If you will use different versions of HomePlugAV in a single network, you need to use the
HomePlugAV Utility software to create a Private Network Name for all devices. Unlike the
new version of HomePlugAV, older versions do not feature the Simple Connect button,
which enables the device to create a common Private Network Name without using the
software.
How does HomePlugAV achieve a higher bandwidth than HomePlug Turbo and
HomePlug 1.0 devices?
HomePlugAV complies with the HomePlugAV standard. It achieves higher data
throughput by using a broader frequency spectrum (2-30 MHz rather than 4-21 MHz), by
using a better access method (Time Division Multiple Access rather than Carrier Sense
Multiple Access/Collision Detection), and by using a better processor with a greater
bitload per Hz.
Can HomePlugAV be used alongside HomePlug 1.0 devices within the network?
HomePlug 1.0 and HomePlugAV standards can coexist but they will not be able to
communicate with each other.
Which operating system (OS) is compatible with HomePlugAV?
HomePlugAV is operating system independent. However, the HomePlugAV Utility
requires a Windows operating system (XP/Vista/Windows 7) with the .NET Framework
3.5 SP 1 installed. 3.5 SP 1 3.5 SP 1 3.5 SP 1
How difficult is it to set up a network with HomePlugAV?
HomePlugAV is a plug and play device. Connect it to an Ethernet device, plug it to a
power outlet and it is ready to use. Even the most inexperienced user can set up the
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