Data from a client connected to a satellite will travel through the PLC backhaul instead of using the same Wi-Fi channel in order to get through to the base / main router.
That way, the wireless channel from the satellite is dedicated to servicing clients instead of sharing time / bandwidth with the satellite - base communication
How far in my electrical wiring will the PLC travel? If I'm using PLC, and my neighbors are using PLC, eventually, there will be interference between signals. Unless we have a signal trap between my electrical power and the utilities connection out of the house.
Also, will the utility companies be ok with us putting high frequency noise on their networks?
I'd expect any high-frequency noise from your PLC that makes it out of your house, will be 'eaten' by the step-down transformer that connects your house to the high-voltage power line of your local grid connection, with the transformer acting as a sort of low-pass filter. Aside form which, the amplitude of the PLC signal is *very* small potatoes compared to the variable load spikes that high-power appliances inside your house - like microwave ovens, floor vacuums, computers, etc. - can load onto your house's circuits...
My general experience with powerline networking has been completely awful, I do wonder if this is partly because the UK uses ring circuits rather than radial circuits, meaning there are 2 paths for the signal causing reflection etc.
It works great for me (in UK). I don't need huge amounts of network bandwidth, though. It should be a godsend for many non-technical people over wifi where they don't want to (or cannot easily) install network cabling inside a house (rented property?) so it has always amazed me that it's seen as a poor connectivity relation and doesn't get much coverage. I guess this has been exacerbated by the removal of ethernet ports from almost all new devices over pure wireless connectivity. :( It's good to hear there's a new and thriving standard. An article here covering available/new G.hn devices would be very useful.
As for neighbour-to-neighbour interference mentioned above, my understanding was that the signals couldn't pass the meter connection point in a normal domestic home, so never "leaked" outside the house. Since most meters (including smartmeters) are one-way devices and aren't set up to feed energy back *out* to the grid (from solar PV or whatever) that would seem to make sense... but maybe things are set up differently outside the UK.
Some of the more recent AV2000 reviews show it superior to G.hn.
I'm not sure the assessments in this article are accurate given the dated comparison. Huawei has an incentive to compare itself to an older implementation . . .
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vladx - Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - link
So what's the difference between a mesh network with PLC backhaul and one without it?ganeshts - Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - link
Data from a client connected to a satellite will travel through the PLC backhaul instead of using the same Wi-Fi channel in order to get through to the base / main router.That way, the wireless channel from the satellite is dedicated to servicing clients instead of sharing time / bandwidth with the satellite - base communication
sso003 - Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - link
How far in my electrical wiring will the PLC travel? If I'm using PLC, and my neighbors are using PLC, eventually, there will be interference between signals. Unless we have a signal trap between my electrical power and the utilities connection out of the house.Also, will the utility companies be ok with us putting high frequency noise on their networks?
boeush - Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - link
I'd expect any high-frequency noise from your PLC that makes it out of your house, will be 'eaten' by the step-down transformer that connects your house to the high-voltage power line of your local grid connection, with the transformer acting as a sort of low-pass filter. Aside form which, the amplitude of the PLC signal is *very* small potatoes compared to the variable load spikes that high-power appliances inside your house - like microwave ovens, floor vacuums, computers, etc. - can load onto your house's circuits...Lolimaster - Thursday, January 18, 2018 - link
As far as I know your PLC will work on all your connected wiring as long as they share the same route/node the PLC is connected to.The PLC basically stays on all the outlets connected to the node and dies at the node cable connected to you electricity panel.
rtho782 - Thursday, January 18, 2018 - link
My general experience with powerline networking has been completely awful, I do wonder if this is partly because the UK uses ring circuits rather than radial circuits, meaning there are 2 paths for the signal causing reflection etc.asmian - Thursday, January 18, 2018 - link
It works great for me (in UK). I don't need huge amounts of network bandwidth, though. It should be a godsend for many non-technical people over wifi where they don't want to (or cannot easily) install network cabling inside a house (rented property?) so it has always amazed me that it's seen as a poor connectivity relation and doesn't get much coverage. I guess this has been exacerbated by the removal of ethernet ports from almost all new devices over pure wireless connectivity. :( It's good to hear there's a new and thriving standard. An article here covering available/new G.hn devices would be very useful.As for neighbour-to-neighbour interference mentioned above, my understanding was that the signals couldn't pass the meter connection point in a normal domestic home, so never "leaked" outside the house. Since most meters (including smartmeters) are one-way devices and aren't set up to feed energy back *out* to the grid (from solar PV or whatever) that would seem to make sense... but maybe things are set up differently outside the UK.
JFish222 - Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - link
Some of the more recent AV2000 reviews show it superior to G.hn.I'm not sure the assessments in this article are accurate given the dated comparison. Huawei has an incentive to compare itself to an older implementation . . .
Can anyone clarify on this?
johny21 - Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - link
The recent reviews are good one. https://www.facebook.com/