How do I connect my HomePNA network to other types of networks such as Ethernet or Wireless?
Different networks are typically connected through bridges or residential gateways (routers). A residential gateway is a separate box that connects to your cable or DSL modem, and acts as a distribution point that shares the Internet connection with one or more home networking technologies (e.g. HomePNA, wireless, EtherNet). Any computer can access the Internet without requiring any other computer to be turned on since the sharing is done with the residential gateway. Residential gateways include a “firewall” to prevent access to your home network from other computers on the Internet. Residential gateways that support HomePNA networks are listed on our HomePNA Products Devices page in the Gateways/Routers section. A bridge simply connects two network technologies (e.g. HomePNA, wireless, EtherNet) without sharing or routing. A bridge can be used to extend a home network, for example to add HomePNA to an existing EtherNet hub or router.
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