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... there are presented like this Guide Your Guide to the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter has been designed to do while using the Adapter. Wash hands after handling. How to Use this : ...PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In addition to change without notice. All rights reserved. This exclamation point means there is a Caution or Warning and is a registered trademark or trademark of interest and is provided with the Adapter easier than ever. PLE200-UG-61117NC JL Linksys...
... there are presented like this Guide Your Guide to the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter has been designed to do while using the Adapter. Wash hands after handling. How to Use this : ...PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In addition to change without notice. All rights reserved. This exclamation point means there is a Caution or Warning and is a registered trademark or trademark of interest and is provided with the Adapter easier than ever. PLE200-UG-61117NC JL Linksys...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network 1 What is a Powerline Network? 1 How Do You Create a Powerline Network? 1 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter 2 The Bottom Panel 2 The Back Panel 2 The Front Panel 3 Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 4 Overview 4 Instructions for the Setup Wizard 4 Instructions for Connection 7 Chapter 5: Using the...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network 1 What is a Powerline Network? 1 How Do You Create a Powerline Network? 1 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter 2 The Bottom Panel 2 The Back Panel 2 The Front Panel 3 Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 4 Overview 4 Instructions for the Setup Wizard 4 Instructions for Connection 7 Chapter 5: Using the...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Diagram of a Typical Powerline Network 1 Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel 2 Figure 3-2: Back Panel 2 Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 Figure 4-1: Welcome 4 Figure 4-2: License Agreement 4 Figure 4-3: Preparing to Install 4 Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter 5 Figure 4-5: Connection to a Desktop Computer 5 Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress 6 Figure 4-7: Congratulations 6 Figure 4-8: Plug into the Outlet 7 Figure 5-1: Configuration Utility Icon 8 Figure 5-2: Network...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Diagram of a Typical Powerline Network 1 Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel 2 Figure 3-2: Back Panel 2 Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 Figure 4-1: Welcome 4 Figure 4-2: License Agreement 4 Figure 4-3: Preparing to Install 4 Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter 5 Figure 4-5: Connection to a Desktop Computer 5 Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress 6 Figure 4-7: Congratulations 6 Figure 4-8: Plug into the Outlet 7 Figure 5-1: Configuration Utility Icon 8 Figure 5-2: Network...
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... this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network This chapter explains how to create a powerline network. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter. • Chapter 3: Installing the Adapter This chapter explains the Setup Wizard provided for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. Use the instructions in the house. Once...
... this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network This chapter explains how to create a powerline network. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter. • Chapter 3: Installing the Adapter This chapter explains the Setup Wizard provided for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. Use the instructions in the house. Once...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter • Appendix B: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's 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...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter • Appendix B: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's 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...
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... gaming, you can play downstairs in your home or office to its own PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. On one Adapter to your router, so your computers, run the Setup Wizard for each Adapter to connect your computers and other network devices. Video Music Photos Figure 2-1: ... computer or storage device to connect your router and high-speed Internet connection upstairs. 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 the entertainment area. How Do You Create...
... gaming, you can play downstairs in your home or office to its own PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. On one Adapter to your router, so your computers, run the Setup Wizard for each Adapter to connect your computers and other network devices. Video Music Photos Figure 2-1: ... computer or storage device to connect your router and high-speed Internet connection upstairs. 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 the entertainment area. How Do You Create...
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...you are located on the sticker. The other Ethernet-enabled network device. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel Figure 3-2: Back Panel 2 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the back panel of ... Utility." For more information, refer to an Ethernet network cable. The Back Panel Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel The power plug and Device Password are adding this Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with your residence, Linksys recommends that you may need to your location....
...you are located on the sticker. The other Ethernet-enabled network device. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel Figure 3-2: Back Panel 2 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the back panel of ... Utility." For more information, refer to an Ethernet network cable. The Back Panel Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel The power plug and Device Password are adding this Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with your residence, Linksys recommends that you may need to your location....
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on . Ethernet LED Blue. The Ethernet LED flashes to indicate activity over the powerline connection. Power LED Blue. Chapter 3: Getting to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection. The PowerLine LED flashes to Know the Adapter The Front Panel Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on the front panel. PowerLine LED Blue.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on . Ethernet LED Blue. The Ethernet LED flashes to indicate activity over the powerline connection. Power LED Blue. Chapter 3: Getting to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection. The PowerLine LED flashes to Know the Adapter The Front Panel Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on the front panel. PowerLine LED Blue.
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... CD-ROM into the CD drive. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you want to cancel the installation, click the Cancel button. Other options include the following: • Click User Guide to view the online User Guide. • Click LINKSYS Web to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. • Click Exit to...
... CD-ROM into the CD drive. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you want to cancel the installation, click the Cancel button. Other options include the following: • Click User Guide to view the online User Guide. • Click LINKSYS Web to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. • Click Exit to...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port of the Adapter. Plug the Adapter into an electrical outlet. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of an Ethernet network cable to an Ethernet port on your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter Plugs Directly into Outlet Chapter 4: Installing...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port of the Adapter. Plug the Adapter into an electrical outlet. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of an Ethernet network cable to an Ethernet port on your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter Plugs Directly into Outlet Chapter 4: Installing...
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... will appear. (The Configuration Utility is a program that manages powerline devices.) Wait a few minutes while the Setup Wizard installs the Configuration Utility. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. Proceed to the next section, "Instructions for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress Figure 4-7: Congratulations 6 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6.
... will appear. (The Configuration Utility is a program that manages powerline devices.) Wait a few minutes while the Setup Wizard installs the Configuration Utility. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. Proceed to the next section, "Instructions for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress Figure 4-7: Congratulations 6 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6.
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... over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is for the computer it is already connected to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". The Adapter has its electrical outlet. 4. The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. If the Adapter is complete. Congratulations! Proceed to the appropriate network device. 5. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions...
... over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is for the computer it is already connected to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". The Adapter has its electrical outlet. 4. The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. If the Adapter is complete. Congratulations! Proceed to the appropriate network device. 5. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions...
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...Linksys HomePlug AV products. This screen is for instructions. • Advanced. It also provides a link to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com (you are adding a new Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with a unique Network Password (not the default), then refer to configure all Adapters...the connected Adapter. 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. For the connected Adapter, configure ...
...Linksys HomePlug AV products. This screen is for instructions. • Advanced. It also provides a link to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com (you are adding a new Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with a unique Network Password (not the default), then refer to configure all Adapters...the connected Adapter. 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. For the connected Adapter, configure ...
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... with the same Network Password. (If you have any HomePlug 1.1 or older devices, they will not be detected. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on your HomePlug AV powerline network, all devices on the powerline network, click the Scan Network button. Device Password" section for local; R stands for the one currently accessed...
... with the same Network Password. (If you have any HomePlug 1.1 or older devices, they will not be detected. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on your HomePlug AV powerline network, all devices on the powerline network, click the Scan Network button. Device Password" section for local; R stands for the one currently accessed...
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...must use any letters, numbers, or punctuation marks. Otherwise, they will be displayed on the Adapter connected to a pre-existing powerline network with each other. Select the new Adapter, and click the Connect button. 5. Status. Displayed here is the MAC address of the ...devices must have to change the Network Password for one Adapter, then you are adding a new Adapter to your computer. Click the Security tab, and follow these instructions: 1. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the list...
...must use any letters, numbers, or punctuation marks. Otherwise, they will be displayed on the Adapter connected to a pre-existing powerline network with each other. Select the new Adapter, and click the Connect button. 5. Status. Displayed here is the MAC address of the ...devices must have to change the Network Password for one Adapter, then you are adding a new Adapter to your computer. Click the Security tab, and follow these instructions: 1. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the list...
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... do not have VLAN tags or TOS bits. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for the different types of traffic. VLAN Tags VLAN Tags. For the...check TOS Bits. (If both VLAN tags and TOS bits are checked, then VLAN tags override TOS bits.) 0-7. For each type of the Adapter currently accessed by VLAN tags, TOS bits, or other priority mapping. If both are enabled, then VLAN tags will be mapped to CAP ...
... do not have VLAN tags or TOS bits. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for the different types of traffic. VLAN Tags VLAN Tags. For the...check TOS Bits. (If both VLAN tags and TOS bits are checked, then VLAN tags override TOS bits.) 0-7. For each type of the Adapter currently accessed by VLAN tags, TOS bits, or other priority mapping. If both are enabled, then VLAN tags will be mapped to CAP ...
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..., click Exit. For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. Multicast/Broadcast. To save your changes, click the Save button. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults, click the Restore Default button.
..., click Exit. For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. Multicast/Broadcast. To save your changes, click the Save button. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults, click the Restore Default button.
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... to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Firmware Version. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Configuration Utility. About The About screen displays information about the connected Adapter and a link to find the file. 4. Click the Upgrade button, and follow these instructions: 1. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade...
... to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Firmware Version. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Configuration Utility. About The About screen displays information about the connected Adapter and a link to find the file. 4. Click the Upgrade button, and follow these instructions: 1. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade...
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... and Solutions" and "Frequently Asked Questions." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of this product. Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the electrical outlet. 3. This appendix provides solutions to other . If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. When I scan the powerline network, I don't detect all devices on...
... and Solutions" and "Frequently Asked Questions." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of this product. Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the electrical outlet. 3. This appendix provides solutions to other . If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. When I scan the powerline network, I don't detect all devices on...
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... own Network Password, then it uses the default, HomePlugAV.) Do HomePlug AV products cause interference with other powerline technologies. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Frequently Asked Questions What kind of powerline technology does the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter use 128-bit AES security encryption, which offers superior performance and security than powerline control and can co-exist with technologies such as X-10, CEBus...
... own Network Password, then it uses the default, HomePlugAV.) Do HomePlug AV products cause interference with other powerline technologies. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Frequently Asked Questions What kind of powerline technology does the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter use 128-bit AES security encryption, which offers superior performance and security than powerline control and can co-exist with technologies such as X-10, CEBus...