Chapter 9. X-10, CEBus, HomePlug
Power lines and wall plugs can be found in every room of a residence. Building construction codes mandate that a power plug be accessible from anywhere in a room within the distance of the power cord of an electrical device. There are usually many more power line wall plugs than telephone wall jacks at most indoor places. Establishing communication links over an indoor power line is almost equivalent to wireless because every stationary communication device is usually connected to the power plug for powering. On the other hand, trying to establish communication links over a power line is not that easy. The power line provides a very hostile communication environment with noises generated by local electrical appliances ...
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