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Broadband over Powerline (BPL) Solution
Powerline MU
An innovative solution, Powerline MU enables service providers, building owners and businesses to transform a building’s internal electrical system into a powerful communications network. Powerline MU uses Canopy Access Points and Subscriber Modules to send signals to a Powerline MU Gateway. The Gateway then injects the signal directly into the electrical lines. For broadband access, subscribers simply plug their computer or router into the Powerline Modem. Since the Gateway is located in the building’s electrical distribution area, coordination with the electric utility is not typically needed. A licensed electrician is required for gateway installation.
Powerline MU is a low-cost, scalable, secure system that integrates wireless broadband, radio, Ethernet, networking, HomePlug® and modem technologies to deliver high-speed data over existing power lines. The Powerline MU solution works in even the hardest-to-reach building environments, and can use any type of Internet signal, including DSL, T1, E1, cable and satellite.
Powerline MU uses equipment from Motorola’s globally proven wireless broadband system, including: the point-to-point series of wireless Ethernet bridges for backhaul as well as Canopy Access Points (APs) and Subscriber Modules (SMs). In most cases, a Canopy SM is mounted to the rooftop of the multi-unit building, receiving the broadband signal and sending it to the Powerline Gateway via Ethernet cable or phone line. Since the installation is confined to the premises, there is typically no need to involve the local utility in the installation process. |
 PBL Multi Unit (MU) Gateway
This device receives the Ethernet signal from the Canopy SM, converts it into HomePlug® protocol and injects it into the building’s existing electrical wiring system. The signal is then sent to individual units or tenants through the master meter or individual tenant meters. One compact gateway can reliably serve
up to 50 subscribers simultaneously, and can be located in several areas within a building, normally the basement or electrical or phone closet. If necessary, you can add more Powerline MU Gateways to serve additional subscribers. |
Powerline Modem
The Powerline Modem brings plug-and-play broadband access to each subscriber. The unit plugs into a standard AC power outlet and converts the signal to Ethernet protocol. Output can then be connected directly to a computer, or to a router in a multiple-computer office or home environment. Additional features include support for VLAN security tagging, QoS, bandwidth and element management and over-the-air software upgrades. Also included are four LEDs that support quick troubleshooting, reducing the need for on-site service visits.
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BPL DataSheets
BPL Technical Specifcation
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