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Broadband Network Bridge
Using the Broadband Network
Bridge
Installation Overview
Because the Broadband Network Bridge is a
stand-alone device that requires no software or
system configuration, setup involves nothing but
plugging everything in and turning everything
on. There are, however, a few limitations to the
amount of physical space your network will be
able to cover without running the risk of data
corruption. These restrictions are due to HomePNA and Ethernet standard
limits on the recommended length of your networking cables. (See below.)
Ethernet Cabling
Although there are different grades of Ethernet network cabling, you should
use Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) for each Ethernet connection
you make, and no Ethernet cable should exceed 100 meters (328 feet) in
length. Category 5 cabling can be obtained at most computer stores, or you
can crimp your own. (See page 10 for more details.)
Phoneline Cabling
Because of the limitations of standard telephone cables, HomeLink
HomePNA devices require that no network of HomeLink cabling exceeds a
total length of 150 meters (500 feet). In other words, if you have more than
500 feet of telephone wires connecting your network, you will likely experi-
ence data loss.
Beside that, any standard telephone cable will do.
5
NNoottee
: Power
everything off
before connect-
ing a PC to the
Broadband
Network Bridge. If both the
computer and bridge are
powered on when the initial
connection is made, the net-
work will act erratically and
you will have to reset the
bridge.
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