Appendix 1 Faqs - Tenda P200 User Manual

P200 200Mbps PowerLine Mini Adapter

Appendix 1 FAQs

Q1. What is Powerline networking?
A: Powerline technology upgrades your existing electric wiring, enabling
transmission of both network data and electric power in a single power line
at a high speed of up to 200Mbps, low cost and with better stability while
without new wires required.
Q2. Can a single Powerline adapter establish a Powerline network?
A: No. A minimum of 2 powerline adapters are required. One should be
connected to an ADSL Modem or Router, the other to a PC.
Q3. Can I just plug one Powerline adapter into a wall outlet to access
Internet?
A: No. You must connect one more such adapter to an Internet-enabled
ADSL Modem or Router. When the 2 adapters interconnect successfully, you
can access Internet.
Q4. Do I need to install a utility to use the device?
A: No. The device is plug-&-play powerline adapter. Two such devices
connected to the same electricity meter are able to interconnect
automatically, no configuration required. Yet, there is still an included utility
for advanced features such as QoS, private network, etc. See User Guide for
details.
Q5. How many Powerline adapters at most can be included under a single
electricity meter?
A: Up to 8 adapters. However you can create numerous private networks.
Q6. What is the maximum distance that a Powerline adapter can transfer?
A: Up to 300m can be reached with least interference. However transmission
rate decreases gradually beyond 100m.
Q7. What main advantages does a Powerline adapter have over a wireless
device?
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