Understanding Home Networking - NETGEAR EVA8000 User Manual

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Understanding Home Networking

In recent years, home networks have become common. More and more,
they include a variety of technologies that work together in ways that are
not always obvious. The topics below identify common connection types,
their speed, and security considerations.
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Broadband Internet
Your Internet connection speed is determined by your Internet service
provider, as well as the connection speed of the sites to which you
connect, and general Internet traffic. ADSL and cable modem
connections are asymmetrical, meaning they have a lower data rate to
the Internet (upstream) than from the Internet (downstream). A typical
residential ADSL or cable modem connection provides a downstream
throughput of about one to three megabits per second (Mbps). Newer
technologies such as ADSL2+ and Fiber to the Home (FTTH) will
increase the connection speed to tens of Mbps.
Wireless
Current generation 802.11N wireless routers such as the NETGEAR
WNR854T provide wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using
technology called Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO). MIMO
uses multiple antennas to transmit multiple streams of data. The use
of multiple antennas also provides excellent range and coverage. With
the introduction of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and
authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong.
Powerline
For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are
distant, consider networking over your building's AC wiring.
NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200
Mbps to any power outlet, and connects to your devices and network
using standard Ethernet cables.
Note: You need at least two Powerline HD adapters to
make this type of connection in your network.
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