Power line networking is an option used in the connection of computers with the intent of forming home networks. This technology has the capability to influence a power free and wireless home network. In power line networking, the installation of additional cables or networking hardware for power consumption by the user is not required when setting up home networks. What this networking uses as an option is the power lines that exist as ell as the home’s power outlets in receiving and sending of information through several computers. There is no cheaper method for setting up home networks because power line networking does not require any wiring or equipment for power consumption. There are two technologies used in power line networking and they are PowerPacket and Intelogies.
PowerPacket uses division multiplexing of orthogonal frequency with an error correction that is forward. This varies with the technology used in the networking of phone lines and DSL. In this case, a variety of frequencies are utilized in a system of electrical wiring by splitting them into 84 different chunks. The data is simultaneously sent through the carrier frequencies. Power surges and electrical noise could easily disrupt data transmission leading to a monitoring device in PowerPacket for proper adjustments that maintain and ensure system speed and stability. This system of the PowerPacket technology is reliable and fast.
Intelogis uses the shifting key of frequency or the FSK in the transmission of data via the lines of power. Instead of using many frequencies, it only uses two in the transmission of data through the lines of power. The effects of using two frequencies include the vulnerability of this networking system tom power surges and electrical noise effects which are bound to degrade the speed and performance of the network.
Power line networking has some advantages and the first one is the cheap cost of installation and maintenance. Additionally, data transmission through electrical wiring enables the computers to be connected to a network from anywhere in the house so long as there is an electrical outlet. Connection of additional computers to the system is easy because all that is required is a new installation kit. Another convenience of using the power line networking is that the user is not required to connect his printer directly top the computer. The printer can be connected to an electrical outlet anywhere in the house where it will access any computer in that network.