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document Are there any limits to where I can place the adapters in my home?
No. They can be placed anywhere in your home that there is a standard electrical outlet.
Not rated 04 Sep, 2009
document Can anything about my homes wiring prevent PowerLine products from working?
Surge Protectors Long Extension Cords Aluminum Wiring Filtered Mains Power Transformers UPS PowerLine adapters need to be plugged directly into the outlet. They should not be connected to any type power filtering device.
Not rated 01 Sep, 2009
document Can I move one or both of the adapters at a later time if I need to?
Yes. Simply unplug the adapter or adapters and plug it into an outlet in the new location.
Not rated 04 Sep, 2009
document Can I use just one PowerLine or HomePlug adapter?
No. There must be a minimum of two compatible adapters for a connection to be made, or even possible. It would be kind of like having only one walkie-talkie. It takes two.
Not rated 04 Sep, 2009
document Can my neighbor receive the signal from PowerLine adapters in my home?
No, the electric meter and power transformer act as block on the signals that are transmitted by your network; so there is no chance of them leaking out on to the public electrical wiring, and your neighbours picking them up. Additionally, your neightbor would need a...
Not rated 01 Sep, 2009
document Can the HomePlug, PowerLine and MegaPlug adapters be used to connect between one building and another?
In most cases No.  The Adapter's network signal will pass through circuit breakers. But in the case described the Homeplug signal would deteriorate as it passed through consumer/fuse boxes. This is because multiple boxes would be in use.  The Adapter's network...
Not rated 01 Sep, 2009
document Do the Actiontec HomePlug/PowerLine adapters work in a 3-phase environment?
While it's true that the older PowerLine technologies had trouble with 3-phase environments, the Actiontec HomePlug and MegaPlug AV adapters do not. They achieve over 99% coverage in 3-phase homes.
rating 22 Apr, 2009
document The Actiontec HomePlug/MegaPlug AV adapters have to be plugged directly into the wall out let to work. If there is a power surge or spike, won't they be ruined? Couldn't the network equipment connected to the MegaPlug AV, like the router or PC be damaged as well?
You are correct in saying that the Actiontec HomePlug/MegaPlug AV and Powerline adapters MUST be connected directly into a wall outlet to operate properly.  However, the HomePlug/MegaPlug AV and Powerline adapters and the network equipment connected to them will not be...
rating 23 Apr, 2009
document What is the maximum distance that a PowerLine network can cover?
Approximately 300 meters (984 feet) of in-wall power lines. This is approximately equal to the wiring in a 5000 square foot house.
Not rated 01 Sep, 2009
document What is the maximum number of Powerline AV, HomePlug AV or MegaPlug AV adapters that can be on the same network?
The maximum number of Powerline AV, HomePlug AV or MegaPlug AV adapters that Actiontec recommends be connected and in use at the same time, is 16, however an absolute maximum of 254 is theoretically possible.
Not rated 31 Aug, 2009
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