Power line networking uses power line communications (
PLC)
to connect computers using existing power outlets in the home, essentially
transforming every electrical outlet in the building into a
network connection. Power line networking is
one of the cheapest forms of home networking and has a low start-up cost and
minimal IT workload. And despite using power outlets it also will not have an
adverse effect on home electric bills. Power line networks can transmit phone
calls and faxes as well as
Internet services over
regular electrical wiring.
See also power line communications (PLC).
