How Does BPL Work? Exploring High Speed Data Transmission

[The_Thinker]

1)Broadband over power lines... How do they work? and how can they provide such high data transmission rates compared to DSL and other network architectures? How is it that they do not interfere with other electrical appliances in the home like fans and switches? I mean don't they offer a capacitive resistance and draw the power out from the power lines? And How are they capable of such high speed? I mean, compared to LAN cables, they can have only one data line for transmission and reception right? And what line do they use for it? The power, the ground or the neutral for the transmission?

2)On a side note... Technologies like gigabit ethernet LAN's... Do they achieve their high speed by manually and just brutally increasing the data transfer rate by using newer technologies or do they use other smart methods to achieve their speeds?

- I am clueless.. Could someone please help me out...

 

[stewartcs]

Here's some general info about them...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_line_communication

 

[ravenprp]

1) Broadband over power lines (BPL) works by using existing electrical infrastructure to transmit data signals. Essentially, data is converted into radio frequency (RF) signals and sent through the power lines to a BPL modem installed in the home. This modem then converts the RF signals back into data that can be used by computers and other devices.

BPL is able to provide high data transmission rates compared to DSL and other network architectures because it uses a wider frequency range to transmit data. This allows for more data to be transmitted at once, resulting in faster speeds. Additionally, BPL does not require the installation of new cables or lines, making it a cost-effective option for broadband access.

In terms of interference with other electrical appliances, BPL technology has advanced to minimize this issue. BPL signals are transmitted at a higher frequency than the power used by most household appliances, so interference is reduced. Additionally, BPL systems use filters to block out unwanted signals and reduce noise.

To answer your question about the data line used for transmission, BPL systems use both the power line and the ground line for data transmission. The neutral line is not used for data transmission.

2) Gigabit Ethernet LANs achieve their high speeds through a combination of newer technologies and smart methods. These LANs use advanced cabling, such as CAT6 or CAT6a, which have higher bandwidth capabilities compared to older cables like CAT5. They also use multiple data lines for transmission and reception, allowing for simultaneous data transfer.

In addition to physical components, gigabit Ethernet LANs also use advanced protocols and algorithms to optimize data transfer. For example, they use techniques like packet switching and error correction to ensure efficient and error-free data transmission.

Overall, gigabit Ethernet LANs achieve their high speeds through a combination of hardware and software advancements, making them a reliable and efficient option for high-speed data transmission.