This Is the FRITZ!Powerline 510E Set
This quick introduction shows you the possibilities for deploying and operating the
FRITZ!Powerline 510E Set. Comprehensive information is presented in the PDF manual
available on our website at
en.avm.de/service.
With the FRITZ!Powerline 510E Set you can transmit data over the electrical wiring
in your household at gigabit speeds. Via this connection your network devices can
conveniently exchange data, and can access your home network and connect to your
Internet router.
To launch operation, insert the FRITZ!Powerline devices in any outlets and connect
them with your FRITZ!Box, your computer and other network devices – that's all.
With the AVM FRITZ!Powerline software you manage your powerline network and can
view detailed information about connections.
As the FRITZ!Powerline 510E Set is preconfi gured and encrypted upon delivery, it is
ready for immediate use.
Have fun with your FRITZ!Powerline 510E!
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Optimizing the Data Rate
A powerline network is infl uenced by many factors. With the following steps you can
contribute to an optimal data rate in your powerline network:
Insert powerline devices directly into wall outlets and avoid using multi-outlet
strips.
If you can't avoid using multi-outlet strips:
– Use a multi-outlet strip without surge protection.
– Connect as few devices as possible to the multi-outlet strip.
– Insert your powerline device in the fi rst socket, directly at the cable.
If you cannot avoid using a multi-outlet strip with surge protection, then the surge
protection should be located behind the powerline device.
The data rate in a powerline network drops for:
– a connection over multiple phases
– a connection has to pass through a junction box, a circuit breaker, a dimmer
or ballast units
– use of a power drill or a vacuum cleaner
Attempt to minimize these infl uences.
The quality of your powerline network can also be optimized using the AVM
FRITZ!Powerline software (see page 9).
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