The PLC adapter from Rostelecom is a device through which the Internet signal is transmitted over the electric network. Such equipment is an analogue of the classic laying of an Internet cable in an apartment or a private house.
Today, a wireless network is available in almost every house or apartment. The so-called Powerline adapters use electrical wiring as a data network. Despite the fact that this technology is considered obsolete and useless, it has considerable efficiency.
Today, 802.11n technology is one of the most common. The latest router models provide connection speeds of up to 1300 Mbps.
Reviews on the PLC adapter from Rostelecom and the Powerline wireless technology itself confirm the reliability and ease of data transfer that other technologies cannot provide. Such systems, in fact, are not a full replacement for Wi-Fi and complement each other.
What is a powerline network?
Powerline, in fact, is a kind of wired network. It can be assumed that the apartment has a broadband Powerline adapter located in the corridor, and a smart TV in the living room, which does not support wireless communication. In this situation, digital TV can only be connected using an Ethernet cable, which will need to be run along the living room floor from the corridor. Of course, all wiring can be removed under the baseboard, but such manipulations may require certain repairs, which is not always a good idea. In such a situation, it is the Powerline network that can help.
Connecting a PLC adapter from Rostelecom
Connecting such an adapter is not so difficult: it is invisible and is equipped with the necessary details for the connection. Two adapters and several short Ethernet cables are supplied.
The connection diagram of the PLC adapter from Rostelecom is simple: one of the Ethernet wires is connected to the first adapter, the second to the router. Then the adapter is connected to the mains. A second Ethernet cable is connected to the HDTV connector , connecting the second adapter, which also plugs into an outlet.
Adapters are detected automatically, without a long process of configuring and installing drivers. The resulting connection is used to transfer data from the router to the TV through electrical wiring laid in the walls.
Connection speed
The first standard was introduced in 2001 and had a low speed of 14 Mbit / s. The latest models of PLC adapters from Rostelecom support gigabit networks, which is highly appreciated by users.
What are Powerline networks used for?
It is not always advisable to purchase Powerline adapters for home networks, especially if there is a wireless hub. However, this technology has its advantages - high constant speed, connection security, reliability and easy operation.
The PLC adapter from Rostelecom allows you to connect to networks with poor connection quality caused by interference in the signal path or a large number of overlaps. This technology is often used to connect equipment that does not support Wi-Fi networks, for example, game consoles of outdated models. Powerline adapters are an efficient, neat and compact network solution.
Powerline technology is safer than its counterpart - wireless networks. Only one person has access to the connection, since data is transferred via copper wires in the building.
The functionality of some models of PLC adapters allows you to set a password for connecting to the network.
How Powerline Networks Work
The first signal transmission technology for electrical wiring was used in 1920. This solution allows electricity meters to go to off-peak speed. Electric networks in houses support different frequencies, but 50/60 Hz is considered standard. Additional data can be transmitted over the same wiring at higher frequencies without causing interference.
The very first Powerline standard provided data rates of 14 Mbps. A few years later a new version of the adapters was released, which had a bandwidth of up to 200 Mbps, which is enough for streaming video.
You can find out where the PLC adapter from Rostelecom is sold at the company's offices or by calling the hotline.
Connect and configure the adapter
If the adapter was not purchased from Rostelecom, then before connecting it and setting it up, make sure that the equipment supports your type of electrical network. Using the adapter, you can seamlessly connect to the Internet for those users who cannot route Ethernet cables at home.
- The adapter is connected via a network patch cord to a personal computer. The address http://192.168.1.1 is entered in the search bar of the browser. After logging in, the connection setup wizard starts.
- By default, the admin password is set on the device, which will be offered to be changed in the first step of the settings.
- The new password is entered twice, after which the "Next" key is pressed. The second step is setting up a Wi-Fi connection.
- The name of the wireless network is entered in the corresponding column. The region "Russia" and a mixed mode of operation - Mixed 802.11 B / G / N /. The radio channel remains unchanged. The next window is the network security settings.
- In the Wi-Fi network security settings, the encryption type and network security mode are changed to AES and WPA2-PSK, respectively. The wireless security key is entered in the appropriate box.
- Adapter configuration is completed by pressing the Compete or Finish button.
The next setup step is the LAN Setup section. It changes the IP address. This is done so that there is no conflict with the IP address of the router.
The integration of all Powerline adapters into a single network is the last. For this purpose, the device is connected to the electrical network and port of the router. The Security key is kept pressed for 15 seconds, during which the device will generate a new NMK key. Then the button is pressed repeatedly clamped for 3-4 seconds.
The second adapter plugs into the electrical network. The Security key is also pressed on it for 15 seconds to reset the NMK key and generate a new one, then it is pressed again for 3-4 seconds. Adapters after that are automatically connected to each other and the user can only check their performance.