Sony MPKTHE - Manual (Page 9)

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About Home Networking
Home Networking is an innovative way to share devices, programs and
technology between the computers in your home. Advancements in
personal computer and telecommunications technologies have opened
the door to home networking. This manual provides information on how to
link your Sony VAIO® computers, using a Home Phoneline Networking
Alliance (HomePNA) modem and HomePNA technology.
Understanding HomePNA Technology
The HomePNA standard uses frequency division multiplexing (FDM) to use the
same phone line for voice and data transmission. This enables network access for
any compatible HomePNA device that can be plugged into a phone jack (RJ-11)
in your home.
Benefits
When your home computers are combined in a network, they can share Internet
access and peripheral equipment such as scanners or printers. The following are
some of the benefits of using HomePNA technology:
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No new wiring is required to get up and running. You can use existing phone
lines already in your home.
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You do not need to install additional software on your home computers to
create a network. You can use the Microsoft® Windows® Millennium
Edition (Windows Me™) operating system already installed on your VAIO
computer(s) to configure your network.
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Your older computers can be included in your home network as easily as the
newer models.
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You can operate your telephone and fax machine as usual, while the network
is in operation.
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You can connect up to 25 compatible HomePNA devices to your home
network.