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...like this Guide Your Guide to the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter has been designed to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that could damage your property or the Adapter. In addition to do while using the Adapter. Other brands and product names are...Table of Figures" section in the U.S. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a Note of interest and is something you with the Adapter easier than ever. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to...
...like this Guide Your Guide to the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter has been designed to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that could damage your property or the Adapter. In addition to do while using the Adapter. Other brands and product names are...Table of Figures" section in the U.S. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a Note of interest and is something you with the Adapter easier than ever. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to...
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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. It lets you need to get the...
... 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. It lets you need to get the...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter • Appendix B: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. 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 regulatory information...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter • Appendix B: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. 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 regulatory information...
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... the comfort of your living room, while taking advantage of your powerline network can share the high-speed Internet connection. A powerline network uses the existing powerlines in the application diagram, the router upstairs is connected to its Adapter, which is a Powerline Network? PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is plugged into an electrical outlet. How Do...
... the comfort of your living room, while taking advantage of your powerline network can share the high-speed Internet connection. A powerline network uses the existing powerlines in the application diagram, the router upstairs is connected to its Adapter, which is a Powerline Network? PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is plugged into an electrical outlet. How Do...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the Security tab of the Adapter. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the Adapter. Power Plug The power plug connects to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel Figure 3-2: Back Panel 2 The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the Security tab of the Adapter. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the Adapter. Power Plug The power plug connects to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel Figure 3-2: Back Panel 2 The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against...
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Chapter 3: Getting to indicate activity over the powerline connection. The Ethernet LED flashes to Know the Adapter The Front Panel Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on . Ethernet LED Blue. The PowerLine LED flashes to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection. PowerLine LED Blue. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on the front panel. Power LED Blue.
Chapter 3: Getting to indicate activity over the powerline connection. The Ethernet LED flashes to Know the Adapter The Front Panel Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on . Ethernet LED Blue. The PowerLine LED flashes to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection. PowerLine LED Blue. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on the front panel. Power LED Blue.
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you accept the License Agreement and want to your CD drive... want to Install 4 If you use, run automatically. Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: License Agreement Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview Figure 4-3: Preparing to begin the installation. Click Run, and in the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe ...; Click User Guide to view the online User Guide. • Click LINKSYS Web to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. • Click Exit to begin the installation, click Next. 4.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you accept the License Agreement and want to your CD drive... want to Install 4 If you use, run automatically. Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: License Agreement Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview Figure 4-3: Preparing to begin the installation. Click Run, and in the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe ...; Click User Guide to view the online User Guide. • Click LINKSYS Web to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. • Click Exit to begin the installation, click Next. 4.
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.... Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Then click Next. The Adapter has its own power filter for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-5: Connection to the Ethernet port of an Ethernet network cable to a Desktop Computer 5 Connect one end 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. Then click Next. The Adapter has its own power filter for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-5: Connection to the Ethernet port of an Ethernet network cable to a Desktop Computer 5 Connect one end of the Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5.
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... Connection." If you want to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. 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. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6.
... Connection." If you want to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. 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. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6.
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... power filter for Connection 1. Figure 4-8: Plug into an electrical outlet. Congratulations! The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Unplug the Adapter from the computer. 3. Connect the Ethernet network cable to the appropriate network device. 5. The Adapter has its electrical outlet. 4. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for protection against surges.
... power filter for Connection 1. Figure 4-8: Plug into an electrical outlet. Congratulations! The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Unplug the Adapter from the computer. 3. Connect the Ethernet network cable to the appropriate network device. 5. The Adapter has its electrical outlet. 4. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for protection against surges.
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... older HomePlug products, but they will appear on the powerline network, and connect to any Adapter (it does not have an active Internet connection to use the Configuration Utility to open the Configuration Utility. 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...
... older HomePlug products, but they will appear on the powerline network, and connect to any Adapter (it does not have an active Internet connection to use the Configuration Utility to open the Configuration Utility. 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...
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... exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on the powerline network, click the Scan Network button. Click again to select this indicates that the Adapter is the MAC address of the Adapter. MAC Address. Data Rate (Mbps). Click... once to edit it on your HomePlug AV powerline network, all devices on your powerline network. Displayed here is physically connected to the ...
... exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on the powerline network, click the Scan Network button. Click again to select this indicates that the Adapter is the MAC address of the Adapter. MAC Address. Data Rate (Mbps). Click... once to edit it on your HomePlug AV powerline network, all devices on your powerline network. Displayed here is physically connected to the ...
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...button, and then click the Save button. Otherwise, they will be displayed on the Adapter connected to change the Network Password for changing its Device Password, which is shown on your powerline network must use any letters, numbers, or punctuation marks. Click the Network tab. ...the devices must use the same Network Password. Keep this setting selected. 3. Enter its Network Password. Displayed here is case-sensitive. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the list (if it is not, click the Scan Network button). ...
...button, and then click the Save button. Otherwise, they will be displayed on the Adapter connected to change the Network Password for changing its Device Password, which is shown on your powerline network must use any letters, numbers, or punctuation marks. Click the Network tab. ...the devices must use the same Network Password. Keep this setting selected. 3. Enter its Network Password. Displayed here is case-sensitive. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the list (if it is not, click the Scan Network button). ...
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... the highest user priority), select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0 (CAP3 being the highest priority). HomePlug AV can also set the default priority mapping of Channel Access Priority (CAP), CAP0-3, (CAP3 being the highest CAP priority). You can ... priorities to be assigned the corresponding CAP that you have selected. Status. Lowest Priority Set the default priority mapping of traffic. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for more important types of traffic, such as Voice ...
... the highest user priority), select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0 (CAP3 being the highest priority). HomePlug AV can also set the default priority mapping of Channel Access Priority (CAP), CAP0-3, (CAP3 being the highest CAP priority). You can ... priorities to be assigned the corresponding CAP that you have selected. Status. Lowest Priority Set the default priority mapping of traffic. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for more important types of traffic, such as Voice ...
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... Default button. To save your changes, click the Save button. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. NOTE: The following are the factory default settings for VLAN Tags and TOS Bits: VLAN Tag Default CAP User Priority Priority 0 CAP1 1 CAP0 2 CAP0...
... Default button. To save your changes, click the Save button. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. NOTE: The following are the factory default settings for VLAN Tags and TOS Bits: VLAN Tag Default CAP User Priority Priority 0 CAP1 1 CAP0 2 CAP0...
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... the firmware version of the Configuration Utility. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade Screen Figure 5-7: About Screen 13 Displayed here is the MAC address of the firmware's file, or click the Browse button to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Status. Status. Click the Upgrade button...
... the firmware version of the Configuration Utility. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade Screen Figure 5-7: About Screen 13 Displayed here is the MAC address of the firmware's file, or click the Browse button to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Status. Status. Click the Upgrade button...
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...and "Frequently Asked Questions." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of this product. Refer to the Adapter. 5. This appendix provides solutions to Windows Help. Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the ...electrical outlet. 3. I don't detect all of "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 4. If your powerline devices still cannot access the Internet, make sure you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys...
...and "Frequently Asked Questions." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of this product. Refer to the Adapter. 5. This appendix provides solutions to Windows Help. Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the ...electrical outlet. 3. I don't detect all of "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 4. If your powerline devices still cannot access the Internet, make sure you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys...
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... previous HomePlug standards, such HomePlug 1.1 and HomePlug 1.0. however, HomePlug AV products can co-exist with devices using previous HomePlug standards? 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...
... previous HomePlug standards, such HomePlug 1.1 and HomePlug 1.0. however, HomePlug AV products can co-exist with devices using previous HomePlug standards? 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...