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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is a Powerline Network? How Do You Create a Powerline Network? Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview Instructions for the Setup Wizard Instructions for Connection Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Overview How to Access the Configuration Utility Network Se
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Diagram of a Typical Powerline Network Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel Figure 3-2: Back Panel Figure 3-3: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: License Agreement Figure 4-3: Preparing to Install Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter Figure 4-5: Connection to a Desktop Computer Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress Figure 4-7: Congratulations Figure 4-8: Plug into the Outlet Figure 5-1: Configuration Utility Icon Figure 5-2: Network Screen Figure 5-3: Networ
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. It lets you turn the existing powerlines in your home or office into a high-speed network. Installation is quick and simple. Connect the Adapter directly to any Ethernet-enabled device, whether it’s a computer or media center.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter • Appendix B: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. • Appendix D: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Adapter. • Appendix E: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Adapter. • Appendix F: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Adapter.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is a Powerline Network? The typical wired Ethernet network uses Ethernet network cables to connect your wired network devices. A powerline network uses the existing powerlines in your home or office to connect your powerline network devices, such as computers and media devices. How Do You Create a Powerline Network? Each network device needs its own PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the bottom panel of the Adapter. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet network cable. The other end of the cable will connect to your computer or other Ethernet-enabled network device. Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel The Back Panel The power plug and Device Password are located on the back panel of the Adapter.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on the front panel. Power LED Blue. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. PowerLine LED Blue. The PowerLine LED flashes to indicate activity over the powerline connection. Ethernet LED Blue. The Ethernet LED flashes to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you use, run the Setup Wizard. Instructions for the Setup Wizard 1. Go to your computer and insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into the CD drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically. If it does not, click Start. Click Run, and in the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD drive). Figure 4-1: Welcome 2. On the Welcome screen, click Setup to begin the installation.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet port of the Adapter. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on your computer, which is running the Setup Wizard. Plug the Adapter into an electrical outlet. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges. Then click Next.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. The Install Configuration Utility screen will appear. (The Configuration Utility is a program that manages powerline devices.) Wait a few minutes while the Setup Wizard installs the Configuration Utility. If you want to cancel the installation, click Exit. Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress 7. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for Connection 1. If the Adapter is for the computer it is already connected to, then the installation is complete. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility”. If the Adapter is for a different network device, then proceed to step 2. 2. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the computer. 3. Unplug the Adapter from its electrical outlet. 4. Connect the Ethernet network cable to the appropriate network device. 5.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Overview The PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter uses the HomePlug AV standard, which offers better performance and security than the HomePlug 1.1 or older standards. HomePlug AV products can co-exist with older HomePlug products, but they will not communicate with each other. You can use the Configuration Utility to configure all Linksys HomePlug AV products.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on your HomePlug AV powerline network, all devices with the same Network Password. (If you have any HomePlug 1.1 or older devices, they will not be detected.) NOTE: If you are adding a new Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with a unique Network Password (not the default), then the new Adapter may not be detected. Refer to the “Security - Device Password” section for instructions. Status.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the Adapter connected to your computer. All of the devices on your powerline network must use the same Network Password. Status. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. Network Password Network Password. Enter a unique Network Password, and click the Save button. It must have 4-24 characters and is case-sensitive.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for more important types of traffic, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls or streaming video, set priority levels for the different types of traffic. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) tags and Type of Service (TOS) bits can specify eight levels of user priority, 0-7 (7 being the highest user priority).
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. Multicast/Broadcast. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. To save your changes, click the Save button. To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults, click the Restore Default button. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this screen to upgrade the connected Adapter’s firmware. Status. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. Device Information MAC Address. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. Firmware Version. Displayed here is the firmware version of the Adapter. Device Upgrade To upgrade the Adapter’s firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Download the Adapter’s firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1. None of the LEDs light up after I installed the Adapter.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Frequently Asked Questions What kind of powerline technology does the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter use? The Adapter uses HomePlug AV technology, which offers superior performance and security than previous HomePlug standards, such HomePlug 1.1 and HomePlug 1.0.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix B: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network. Bit - A binary digit. Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network. Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix C: Specifications Model PLE200 Standard HomePlug AV Standard Port Ethernet LEDs Power, PowerLine, Ethernet Dimensions 4.0" x 5.5" x 2.0" (101.6 mm x 139.7 mm x 50.8 mm) Unit Weight 4.8 oz. (0.14 kg) Power One AC Plug, 100~240V, 50~60Hz Certifications CE/FCC, Class B Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix D: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix E: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Règlement d’Industry Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : 1. Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d'interférences; 2. Ce périphérique doit accepter toutes les interférences reçues, y compris celles qui risquent d'entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable.
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