US Patent 7586750 Modular powerline adapters and methods of use

Embodiments of modular powerline adapters and their methods of use are generally described herein. An article to transmit and receive signals through an electrical power distribution network comprises: a first module and a second module, wherein the first module comprises an electrical plug to electrically couple to an electrical power outlet receptacle of the electrical power distribution network. The first module and second module further comprise signal connectors, and each module further comprises a housing and a plurality of electrical components located within each housing. The plurality of electrical components transmit and/or receive digital information through the electrical power distribution network. The first and second module's housing comprise mechanical attachment mechanisms to rigidly couple one module to another. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.