DLAN & Powerline: Internet from the Power Outlet
Imagine: Internet throughout the house, without dead zones, without cable clutter, and with a stable connection – made possible by the power outlet. DLAN, also called Powerline, uses your existing power grid to easily send data packets from room to room. It is the perfect solution for extending your networks reach without having to lay new cables.
How does Powerline / DLAN work?
The way Powerline works is ingenious and simple: Two adapters are plugged into free power outlets. The first adapter is connected to your router via a network cable. It modulates the internet signal so that it can be transported over the power line. The second adapter, in another room, receives this signal and makes it available to your devices either via cable or through integrated WiFi. For your network, it behaves as if the router were right next to your device.
Who benefits from DLAN?
In principle, Powerline can be used in any household or building that has a closed power grid. While a small apartment often gets by with a WiFi router, the wireless signal in larger houses, across several floors, or through thick walls quickly reaches its limits.
No range problems: Data can be sent up to 300 meters via the power grid. Every power outlet becomes a potential internet connection.
Stability instead of frustration: A stable connection is crucial for streaming, online gaming, or video calls. Powerline offers a reliable alternative to a weak WiFi signal.
Clean solution: You want a wired connection but dont want to drill holes or run cables across the house? DLAN bridges the distance easily and invisibly over existing infrastructure.
What you should know about DLAN
Speed and Quality: Basic Powerline adapters are very affordable but may compromise on speed. High-quality models, however, offer a high transmission rate comparable to good WiFi.
Security: Data is transmitted within your power grid, making Powerline less vulnerable to outside attacks than unsecured WiFi. Nevertheless, a good firewall on your end devices remains essential.
Versatile use: Powerline can both extend your wired LAN and create a WiFi zone in another part of your house. For example, you can place a DLAN adapter upstairs, which then sets up its own WiFi network.