Optimizing the Data
Rate
A powerline network is influenced by
many factors. Here is how to contrib-
ute to a good data rate.
• Insert powerline devices directly into
wall outlets and not into multi-outlet
strips.
• The data rate in a powerline network
drops
- for connections over multiple
phases
- when junction boxes are located
on the path between your power-
line devices
- when the connection has to pass
through a circuit breaker, dimmer
or ballast
- whenever power drills or vacuum
cleaners are used
The quality of your powerline network
can also be managed and optimized
using the AVM FRITZ!Powerline
software.
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AVM FRITZ!Powerline
With the AVM FRITZ!Powerline soft-
ware you manage your powerline
network. AVM FRITZ!Powerline has
these features:
• Overview of all FRITZ!Powerline
devices and powerline devices from
other manufacturers that combine
to make up your powerline network
• View the connection data of your
powerline devices
• You see whether the powerline net-
work is encrypted securely
• You can switch the LEDs of your
FRITZ!Powerline devices on and off
• You can perform an update of the
device software (firmware) for your
FRITZ!Powerline devices
For a free download of AVM Powerline,
go to
en.avm.de/service/software-for-
fritzpowerline.