Standard Details
A standard for high-speed communication devices via electric power lines, so called broadband over power line (BPL) devices, is defined. Transmission frequencies below 100 MHz are used. All classes of BPL devices can use this standard, including BPL devices used for the first-mile/last-mile connection to broadband services as well as BPL devices used in buildings for local area networks (LANs), Smart Energy applications, transportation platforms (vehicle) applications, and other data distribution. The balanced and efficient use of the power line communications channel by all classes of BPL devices is the main focus of this standard, defining detailed mechanisms for coexistence and interoperability between different BPL devices, and ensuring that desired bandwidth and quality of service may be delivered. The necessary security questions are addressed to ensure the privacy of communications between users and to allow the use of BPL for security sensitive services.
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Superseded
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Board Approval |
2010-09-30
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History |
Published Date:2010-12-30
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Additional Resources Details
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Working Group Details
Working Group |
BPLPHMAC - Broadband Over Power Lines PHY/MAC Working Group
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Working Group Chair |
Jean Philippe Faure
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This amendment integrates state-of the art authentication and authorization mechanisms for networks, especially for IoT and Access Devices. It specifies how IEEE 802.1X may be utilized for authentication and authorization by IEEE 1901 networks.
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Existing Standards |
The standard defines Physical (PHY) and media access control (MAC) layers of a broadband powerline communication technology for local area networks (LANs), Smart Energy, Smart Grid, Internet of Things, transportation platforms (vehicle) applications, and other data distribution. The balanced and efficient use of the power line communications channel by all classes of BPL devices is the main focus of this standard, defining detailed mechanisms for coexistence and interoperability between different BPL devices, and ensuring that desired bandwidth and quality of service may be delivered. The necessary security questions are addressed to ensure the privacy of communications between users and to allow the use of BPL for security sensitive services.
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