Motorola Canopy Powerline MU - Manual (Page 110)

Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007
Issue 2.0 Page 110 of 112
Appendix B Signal Distances
Signal distances will vary based on the age, condition and “noise” on the lines on which the
is being transmitted. The following charts show distances based on ideal conditions with
little or no outside interference. The Powerline MU system is designed to be used in an
indoor environment.
Throughput vs Distance over Coax and Phone Wire
1
10
100
1,000
10,000
100,000
1,000,000
10,000,000
100,000,000
0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 3600 3900
Distance (feet)
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Throughput vs Distance for data communication from Gateway to Modem
Gateway to Modem Powerline
Communication over Coax
(ideal conditions, no noise)*
Hybrid Adapter Communication
over Phone Wire
(ideal conditions, no noise)*
Hybrid tested to 1500 feet. Greater
distances may be possible.
41 Mbp(s)
33 Mbp(s)
*Note: Typical signal loss is 1.5 dB per 100 feet.