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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...
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...
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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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...What's in the house. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for installation. • Chapter 4: Using the Configuration Utility This chapter instructs you on how to configure the settings of the Adapter. • Appendix A: ...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...
...What's in the house. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for installation. • Chapter 4: Using the Configuration Utility This chapter instructs you on how to configure the settings of the Adapter. • Appendix A: ...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...
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... 2 Chapter 3: Getting to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." Ethernet Port The Ethernet port connects to an electrical outlet in your residence, Linksys recommends that you may need to enter the Device Password on the Security tab of the Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located...
... 2 Chapter 3: Getting to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." Ethernet Port The Ethernet port connects to an electrical outlet in your residence, Linksys recommends that you may need to enter the Device Password on the Security tab of the Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located...
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... installs the Configuration Utility. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to the next section, "Instructions for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress Figure 4-7: Congratulations 6 Proceed to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. If you want...
... installs the Configuration Utility. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to the next section, "Instructions for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress Figure 4-7: Congratulations 6 Proceed to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. If you want...
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... residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Figure 4-8: Plug into an electrical outlet. Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". If the Adapter is for Connection 1. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is complete...
... residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Figure 4-8: Plug into an electrical outlet. Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". If the Adapter is for Connection 1. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is complete...
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... the connected Adapter. For the connected Adapter, configure Quality of the Configuration Utility. It offers five screens: • Network. 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. It also provides a link to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com (you...
... the connected Adapter. For the connected Adapter, configure Quality of the Configuration Utility. It offers five screens: • Network. 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. It also provides a link to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com (you...
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... physically connected to select this indicates that the Adapter is the transmission speed of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on the list and click the Connect button. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. Click once to the computer you are using. Enter...
... physically connected to select this indicates that the Adapter is the transmission speed of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on the list and click the Connect button. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. Click once to the computer you are using. Enter...
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... the Configuration Utility 10 Security Displayed here is the MAC address of the devices on a sticker attached to a pre-existing powerline network with each other. Enter its Network Password. Click the Network tab. 4. All of the Adapter currently accessed by default. Select the new Adapter, and click the Connect button. 5. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the...
... the Configuration Utility 10 Security Displayed here is the MAC address of the devices on a sticker attached to a pre-existing powerline network with each other. Enter its Network Password. Click the Network tab. 4. All of the Adapter currently accessed by default. Select the new Adapter, and click the Connect button. 5. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) ... bits are checked, then VLAN tags override TOS bits.) 0-7. Lowest Priority Set the default priority mapping of the Adapter currently accessed by VLAN tags, TOS bits, or other priority mapping. Status. IGMP. For each type of CAP... select the appropriate CAP setting. To assign priority using VLAN tags or TOS bits. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) tags and Type of Service...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) ... bits are checked, then VLAN tags override TOS bits.) 0-7. Lowest Priority Set the default priority mapping of the Adapter currently accessed by VLAN tags, TOS bits, or other priority mapping. Status. IGMP. For each type of CAP... select the appropriate CAP setting. To assign priority using VLAN tags or TOS bits. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) tags and Type of Service...
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...CAP1 4 CAP2 5 CAP2 6 CAP3 7 CAP3 TOS Bit User Default CAP Priority Priority 0 CAP1 1 CAP1 2 CAP2 3 CAP3 4 CAP3 5 CAP3 6 CAP3 7 CAP3 Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 12 Advanced (Advanced Users Only) For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the...CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. 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 Unicast. Multicast/Broadcast.
...CAP1 4 CAP2 5 CAP2 6 CAP3 7 CAP3 TOS Bit User Default CAP Priority Priority 0 CAP1 1 CAP1 2 CAP2 3 CAP3 4 CAP3 5 CAP3 6 CAP3 7 CAP3 Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 12 Advanced (Advanced Users Only) For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the...CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. 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 Unicast. Multicast/Broadcast.
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Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this screen to use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade Screen Figure 5-7: About Screen 13 Device Upgrade To upgrade the Adapter's firmware, follow the...
Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this screen to use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade Screen Figure 5-7: About Screen 13 Device Upgrade To upgrade the Adapter's firmware, follow the...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the powerline-networked computers. Common Problems and Solutions 1. Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the electrical outlet. 3. otherwise, they will not be able to communicate with a unique Network Password (not the default), then refer to other . Make sure all devices on the powerline... of "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 4. This appendix provides solutions to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 3. When I scan the powerline network, I cannot connect to the ...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the powerline-networked computers. Common Problems and Solutions 1. Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the electrical outlet. 3. otherwise, they will not be able to communicate with a unique Network Password (not the default), then refer to other . Make sure all devices on the powerline... of "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 4. This appendix provides solutions to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 3. When I scan the powerline network, I cannot connect to the ...
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... can co-exist with devices using HomePlug AV products for maximum throughput and performance. Linksys recommends using previous HomePlug standards, such HomePlug 1.1 and HomePlug 1.0. To ensure network separation between two adjacent homes? No. 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...
... can co-exist with devices using HomePlug AV products for maximum throughput and performance. Linksys recommends using previous HomePlug standards, such HomePlug 1.1 and HomePlug 1.0. To ensure network separation between two adjacent homes? No. 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...
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... XP utility that runs a networking device. a unit of a networking device to send data over a network. Half Duplex - IP (Internet Protocol) - Firewall - IPCONFIG - The programming code that displays the IP address for data transmission. MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that specifies how data is placed on a network. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Download...
... XP utility that runs a networking device. a unit of a networking device to send data over a network. Half Duplex - IP (Internet Protocol) - Firewall - IPCONFIG - The programming code that displays the IP address for data transmission. MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that specifies how data is placed on a network. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Download...
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Network - An Internet utility used to -Point Tunneling Protocol) - The connection point on the Internet. PPTP (Point-to determine whether a particular IP address is also used for making, breaking,.... The standard e-mail protocol on a computer or networking device used as a type of a local area network to be tunneled through an IP network. Subnet Mask - PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - This protocol is online. RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - Router - SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - Switch...
Network - An Internet utility used to -Point Tunneling Protocol) - The connection point on the Internet. PPTP (Point-to determine whether a particular IP address is also used for making, breaking,.... The standard e-mail protocol on a computer or networking device used as a type of a local area network to be tunneled through an IP network. Subnet Mask - PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - This protocol is online. RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - Router - SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - Switch...