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Optimizing the Data Rate
A powerline network is influenced 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 first 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 in the case of:
• a connection over multiple phases
• a connection that 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 influences and optimize the quality of your power-
line network using the AVM FRITZ!Powerline software, which you can down-
load from en.avm.de/powerline.
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