A home networking standard that sends data at up to 14Mbps between computers and routers or other devices. The HomePlug standard can coexist with DSL and X10.

A powerline network standard for connecting computers and devices in the home that was developed by HomePlug Powerline Alliance. HomePlug Powerline Alliance is an industry association that was formed in March 2000 to promote home powerline network standards and interoperability among products from multiple vendors. HomePlug standards can be classified into in-the-home and to-the-home technologies. HomePlug 1.0 and HomePlug AV are in-the-home technologies. HomePlug 1.0 supports data rate of up to 14 Mbps. HomePlug AV (audio video) standard expands the powerline network to connect consumer electronics, such as TV, stereo, and other audio video equipment. It will provide raw data rate of up to 200 Mbps at physical layer or around 100 Mbps effective rate, comparable to Fast Ethernet. HomePlug BPL (Broadband over Power Line) is to-the-home technology that brings access to the Internet over power (electricity) network. Also see Powerline Network.

a home networking standard for an emerging market that allows people to connect their electronic devices together, so they can share Internet access, play video games, and enjoy music throughout the house.