Blogs
Tim Higgins Blog
How many versions of powerline networking do we need? | How many versions of powerline networking do we need? |
|
|
| Tim Higgins | |
| November 13, 2006 | |
|
If you've been following powerline networking, you know that the wireless LAN industry isn't the only one capable of screwing up a market in the name of "consumer choice". Panasonic today "announced" upcoming retail availability (in Japan only) of the BL-PA100 powerline Ethernet adapter that it actually announced at January's CES. Panasonic's adapter is based on its proprietary "HD-PLC" technology that advertises a phyisical layer data rate of 190 Mbps. In an unusually detailed disclosure, the press release contains a footnote stating "Actual data rates are 80 Mbps for UDP (measured using SmartBitsR network performance analyzer) and 55 Mbps for TCP data transmission (achieved on Linux-based FTP server)". Of course, no mention is made of HD-PLC's ability to play nicely with either powerline adapters based on DS2's 200 Mbps technology or HomePlug 1.0, 1.0 plus Turbo or HomePlug AV. But since there is no mention I think it's safe to assume that HD-PLD, like DS2, at minimum won't interoperate with the other technologies, and it probably won't be able to be plugged into the same home's wiring without causing serious problems. The HomePlug alliance could have saved themselves and, more importantly, consumers a whole lot of hassle had they gotten HomePlug AV to market two years ago. Related Articles:SMC to ship HomePlug AV adapterHomePlug moving to Certify IEEE 1901 powerline products TRENDnet adds HomePlug Turbo product Actiontec announces HomePlug AV kit Panasonic joins with HomePlug for IEEE BPL standard |
|
What do I need for office router/switch
802.11g LAN-ready speakers?
I'm going to upgrade my wireless router which one should I buy?
Help bridge wired clients with Trendnet TEW-633GR
Qnap TS-509 New Firmware fixes performance
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
More |
|
You could win a Trendnet TE100-MP2U 2-Port Multi-Function Print Server and IOGEAR GUIP201 USB Net ShareStation |
| Wireless Performance Charts: Linksys WRT610N |
| Router Performance Charts: Linksys WRT610N |
|
iPhone 3G at Best Buy: Apple ads a flat-out lie Concept art for Intel’s Larrabee launch title released |
|
Microsoft announces another critical Tuesday times four FDA announces first-time list of "potential" problem drugs Earth-imaging satellite, GeoEye-1, launched with best resolution: 16 inches |
Z-Wave SmartPhone Home Control Systems Offer Energy Saving Features