Frequently Asked Questions

A. A digital signal is effectively 'injected' into the electricity circuit of a building and distributed to every single mains plug within the premises. The technology also partners with low emission wireless routers to bring digital connections to areas lacking mains supply.

A. As Fdn's solutions are tailored to specific individual criteria and needs, costs depend on a number of factors such as the number of buildings, number of rooms, floors, public areas as well as the building's infrastructure.

A. Because the technology links into a building's existing electricity circuit, there are no costs associated with rewiring the premises or company downtime due to the disruption of installations. Fdn's installation ranges from 1 day to 3 weeks, dependent on complexity, to have the company up and running with its new digital connections - the majority of the work being conducted near the electricity supply and therefore not disrupting the company's workflow.

A. Alongside cabling (which is a far more expensive option) Fdn's solution offers the most relaible distribution of digital signals. As it transmits data down the electricity network, there is no down-time or loss of signal experienced - as with wireless. It is also 20 times faster in transmitting the data, resulting in a much higher quality of transmission.

A. Yes, in fact, the unique technology of the distribution system strengthens the wireless signal in areas of weakness.

A. As the signal transmission relies primarily on the electricity network within a building and rather than a radiowave signal which can be intercepted externally, all data transmission is completely secure. Our standard system uses triple DES encryption, making it a very secure solution.

A. In our experience, as long as the cables are safe, then the older the cables the better as they tend to have more copper and therefore conduct the signal better.

A. Fdn's technology is very versatile and can integrate with both existing cabling within a building(s) as well as all types of wireless routers. This allows the system to provide a seamless connection anywhere on your premises, turning every mains socket into a 'data access point' and dispersing the signal around the building(s) to strengthen wireless connections.

A. SmartGrids - also sometimes referred to as Access BPL - is a solution developed for local communities to enable the distribution of a digital signal throughout its dwellings.