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...technical terms that could damage your property or the Adapter. This exclamation point means there is a Caution or Warning and is a Note of their respective holders. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. PLE200-UG-61117NC JL and certain other image) is ... known to while using the Adapter. This question mark provides you might need to change without notice. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this Guide Your Guide to the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter has been designed to make understanding networking with a reminder about something...
...technical terms that could damage your property or the Adapter. This exclamation point means there is a Caution or Warning and is a Note of their respective holders. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. PLE200-UG-61117NC JL and certain other image) is ... known to while using the Adapter. This question mark provides you might need to change without notice. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this Guide Your Guide to the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter has been designed to make understanding networking with a reminder about something...
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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 Configuration Utility...
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 Configuration Utility...
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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 Screen...
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 Screen...
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...4: Using the Configuration Utility This chapter instructs you on how to your powerline network, you use a PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter to interface your cable or DSL router to configure the settings of the Adapter. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions ...the existing powerlines in the house. Connect the Adapter directly to get the most out of files-music, digital pictures, and documents. Once your home or office into a high-speed network. This user guide covers the steps for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter.
...4: Using the Configuration Utility This chapter instructs you on how to your powerline network, you use a PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter to interface your cable or DSL router to configure the settings of the Adapter. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions ...the existing powerlines in the house. Connect the Adapter directly to get the most out of files-music, digital pictures, and documents. Once your home or office into a high-speed network. This user guide covers the steps for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter.
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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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... electrical outlet. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is a Powerline Network? How Do You Create a Powerline Network? A powerline network uses the existing powerlines in the comfort of your living room, while taking advantage of the home, the router can share the high-speed Internet connection. In a typical network, connect one of a Typical Powerline Network Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network 1 What is a Powerline Network? Video Music...
... electrical outlet. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is a Powerline Network? How Do You Create a Powerline Network? A powerline network uses the existing powerlines in the comfort of your living room, while taking advantage of the home, the router can share the high-speed Internet connection. In a typical network, connect one of a Typical Powerline Network Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network 1 What is a Powerline Network? Video Music...
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... Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel The power plug and Device Password are adding this Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with your own Network Password (not the default), then you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. If you are located on the sticker. ...outlet in your residence, Linksys recommends that you may need to an Ethernet network cable. The other Ethernet-enabled network device. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of your location. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The ...
... Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel The power plug and Device Password are adding this Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with your own Network Password (not the default), then you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. If you are located on the sticker. ...outlet in your residence, Linksys recommends that you may need to an Ethernet network cable. The other Ethernet-enabled network device. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of your location. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The ...
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... surges. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to a Desktop Computer 5 IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its own power filter for the...
... surges. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to a Desktop Computer 5 IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its own power filter for the...
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... the Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 7 Instructions for Connection Congratulations! Unplug the Adapter from the computer. 3. Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. If the Adapter is complete. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for the computer it is...
... the Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 7 Instructions for Connection Congratulations! Unplug the Adapter from the computer. 3. Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. If the Adapter is complete. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for the computer it is...
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... to use the Configuration Utility to your desktop. 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 discover all Linksys HomePlug AV products. This screen displays the version number of Service (QoS) settings on your computer...
... to use the Configuration Utility to your desktop. 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 discover all Linksys HomePlug AV products. This screen displays the version number of Service (QoS) settings on your computer...
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...; Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. MAC Address. Status. Device Password" section for the one currently accessed by your computer. Refer to a pre-existing powerline network with Named Locations Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 9 Network 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...
...; Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. MAC Address. Status. Device Password" section for the one currently accessed by your computer. Refer to a pre-existing powerline network with Named Locations Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 9 Network 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...
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... the list (if it is selected by your computer. Click the Network tab. 4. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the Adapter connected to your powerline network must use the same Network Password. Keep this setting selected. 3. All of the Adapter. 2. Enter a unique Network Password, and click the Save button. Otherwise, they will be...
... the list (if it is selected by your computer. Click the Network tab. 4. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the Adapter connected to your powerline network must use the same Network Password. Keep this setting selected. 3. All of the Adapter. 2. Enter a unique Network Password, and click the Save button. Otherwise, they will be...
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... Management Protocol (IGMP) frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0 (CAP3 being the highest CAP priority). 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 ... priority mapping of packets that you have selected. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) tags and Type of Service (TOS) bits can specify four levels of user priority, 0-7 (7 being the highest CAP priority). HomePlug AV can specify eight levels of Channel Access Priority (CAP), CAP0-3, ...
... Management Protocol (IGMP) frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0 (CAP3 being the highest CAP priority). 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 ... priority mapping of packets that you have selected. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) tags and Type of Service (TOS) bits can specify four levels of user priority, 0-7 (7 being the highest CAP priority). HomePlug AV can specify eight levels of Channel Access Priority (CAP), CAP0-3, ...
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...powerline-networked computers. When I scan the powerline network, I installed the Adapter. Make sure all devices on the powerline network have its own Adapter to join the powerline network.) Access the Adapter connected to the router, and make sure the IP addresses and TCP/IP (a communications protocol) are adding a new Adapter to a preexisting powerline network...." 4. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Refer to Windows Help. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of this product. Read the ...
...powerline-networked computers. When I scan the powerline network, I installed the Adapter. Make sure all devices on the powerline network have its own Adapter to join the powerline network.) Access the Adapter connected to the router, and make sure the IP addresses and TCP/IP (a communications protocol) are adding a new Adapter to a preexisting powerline network...." 4. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Refer to Windows Help. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of this product. Read the ...
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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 devices using previous HomePlug standards, such HomePlug 1.1 and HomePlug 1.0. To ensure network separation between two adjacent homes? Linksys recommends using previous standards; The...
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 devices using previous HomePlug standards, such HomePlug 1.1 and HomePlug 1.0. To ensure network separation between two adjacent homes? Linksys recommends using previous standards; The...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix B: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. Byte - DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of assigning permanent IP addresses. A networking protocol that forwards Internet traffic from your ...ISP's server, which in a series, one PC, allowing it to look at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. The IP address of your local area network. Bit - Removes the Router's firewall protection from the Internet. Bandwidth - Boot - Daisy Chain...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix B: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. Byte - DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of assigning permanent IP addresses. A networking protocol that forwards Internet traffic from your ...ISP's server, which in a series, one PC, allowing it to look at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. The IP address of your local area network. Bit - Removes the Router's firewall protection from the Internet. Bandwidth - Boot - Daisy Chain...
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... (Digital Subscriber Line) - Encryption - Half Duplex - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that protects the resources of measurement for a particular networking device. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Download - Firmware - Data transmission that provides access to each networking device. The communications protocol used to identify a computer or device on the World Wide Web. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - a unit...
... (Digital Subscriber Line) - Encryption - Half Duplex - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that protects the resources of measurement for a particular networking device. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Download - Firmware - Data transmission that provides access to each networking device. The communications protocol used to identify a computer or device on the World Wide Web. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - a unit...
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... share a limited number of data sent. Appendix B: Glossary 18 The connection point on a computer or networking device used for transmitting data that is also used to data transport. RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - Switch - 1. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. A fixed address assigned to a computer or...
... share a limited number of data sent. Appendix B: Glossary 18 The connection point on a computer or networking device used for transmitting data that is also used to data transport. RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - Switch - 1. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. A fixed address assigned to a computer or...
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... a file located on the Internet. Transmission Rate. To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - WAN (Wide Area Network)- Appendix B: Glossary 19 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. The Internet. TX Rate...
... a file located on the Internet. Transmission Rate. To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - WAN (Wide Area Network)- Appendix B: Glossary 19 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. The Internet. TX Rate...
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..., due to the continual development of new techniques for shipping defective Products to Linksys. Please direct all shipping and handling charges. You are responsible for intruding upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that , for a period of one year (the "Warranty... operated, repaired, or maintained in materials and workmanship under this warranty will be for Linksys at its essential purpose. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix D: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack....
..., due to the continual development of new techniques for shipping defective Products to Linksys. Please direct all shipping and handling charges. You are responsible for intruding upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that , for a period of one year (the "Warranty... operated, repaired, or maintained in materials and workmanship under this warranty will be for Linksys at its essential purpose. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix D: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack....