Phone Line: Connect HomePortal to a standard telephone jack to provide HPNA networking, using existing home telephone lines to connect additional computers to the network.
Broadband Modem: Plug the existing cable or DSL modem here, providing HomePortal with access to the broadband line.
Local Ethernet: Connect a computer or peripheral directly via Ethernet or add an Ethernet hub for more connections.
USB PC connection: Connect one computer directly to the HomePortal using a USB connection.
Power: Connect the HomePortal power supply to an electrical outlet to provide HomePortal with power.
Wireless models include an integrated 802.11b access point for connecting wireless enabled computers to the network.