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  • A laptop computer
    computer
    / Local area networks

    Known as HomePlug, the first version could transmit data at about 8 megabits per second through a building’s existing electrical power infrastructure. A later version could achieve rates of 1 gigabit per second.

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    Known as HomePlug, the first version could transmit data at about 8 megabits per second through a building’s existing electrical power infrastructure. A later version could achieve rates of 1 gigabit per second.

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  • Local area networks (LANs)
    local area network

    Known as HomePlug, the first version could transmit data at about 8 mbps through a building’s existing electrical power infrastructure. A later version could achieve rates of 1 gbps. Another standard, WiMax, bridges the gap between LANs and wide area networks (WANs).

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    Known as HomePlug, the first version could transmit data at about 8 mbps through a building’s existing electrical power infrastructure. A later version could achieve rates of 1 gbps. Another standard, WiMax, bridges the gap between LANs and wide area networks (WANs).

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