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... reserved. How to Use this Guide Your Guide to the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter has been designed to change without notice. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with the Adapter easier than ever. This question mark provides you with a ... word: definition. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is something you ...
... reserved. How to Use this Guide Your Guide to the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter has been designed to change without notice. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with the Adapter easier than ever. This question mark provides you with a ... word: definition. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is something you ...
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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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...instructions in your computers and other devices are connected to the powerline network, they can run media-centric applications like printers and storage space, and all you for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. This user guide covers the steps for installation. • ...Chapter 4: Using the Configuration Utility This chapter instructs you install and use of the Adapter. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix ...
...instructions in your computers and other devices are connected to the powerline network, they can run media-centric applications like printers and storage space, and all you for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. This user guide covers the steps for installation. • ...Chapter 4: Using the Configuration Utility This chapter instructs you install and use of the Adapter. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix ...
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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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... device to the entertainment area. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is plugged into an electrical outlet. A powerline network uses the existing powerlines in your home or office to connect your powerline network devices, such as computers and media devices. Connect each Adapter. Using the powerlines of a Typical Powerline Network Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network 1 What is plugged...
... device to the entertainment area. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is plugged into an electrical outlet. A powerline network uses the existing powerlines in your home or office to connect your powerline network devices, such as computers and media devices. Connect each Adapter. Using the powerlines of a Typical Powerline Network Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network 1 What is plugged...
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... power filter for protection against surges. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the sticker. 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 enter...
... power filter for protection against surges. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the sticker. 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 enter...
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Ethernet LED Blue. Power LED Blue. The Ethernet LED flashes to Know the Adapter The Front Panel Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 Chapter 3: Getting to indicate activity over the powerline connection. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on the front panel. PowerLine LED Blue. The PowerLine LED flashes to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on .
Ethernet LED Blue. Power LED Blue. The Ethernet LED flashes to Know the Adapter The Front Panel Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 Chapter 3: Getting to indicate activity over the powerline connection. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on the front panel. PowerLine LED Blue. The PowerLine LED flashes to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on .
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...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 cancel the installation, click the Cancel button. The Preparing to Install screen will...Agreement screen will appear briefly. If you accept the License Agreement and want to exit the Setup Wizard. 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you use, run automatically. The Setup Wizard should run the Setup Wizard. Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: License ...
...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 cancel the installation, click the Cancel button. The Preparing to Install screen will...Agreement screen will appear briefly. If you accept the License Agreement and want to exit the Setup Wizard. 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you use, run automatically. The Setup Wizard should run the Setup Wizard. Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: License ...
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IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the Adapter. Then click Next. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Connect the other end to a Desktop Computer 5 Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet port of your computer, which is running the Setup Wizard. Plug the Adapter into Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for protection against surges. Figure...
IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the Adapter. Then click Next. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Connect the other end to a Desktop Computer 5 Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet port of your computer, which is running the Setup Wizard. Plug the Adapter into Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for protection against surges. Figure...
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... 4-7: Congratulations 6 To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. 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 register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6.
... 4-7: Congratulations 6 To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. 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 register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6.
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.... IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is complete. The Adapter has its electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from its own...Ethernet network cable to , then the installation is already connected to the appropriate network device. 5. The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Figure 4-8: Plug into the Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 7 Instructions for the computer it is complete. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter...
.... IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is complete. The Adapter has its electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from its own...Ethernet network cable to , then the installation is already connected to the appropriate network device. 5. The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Figure 4-8: Plug into the Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 7 Instructions for the computer it is complete. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter...
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... Password section for advanced users only. 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 older HomePlug products, but they will appear on this link). Use...have an active Internet connection to use the Configuration Utility to configure all Adapters on 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 ...
... Password section for advanced users only. 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 older HomePlug products, but they will appear on this link). Use...have an active Internet connection to use the Configuration Utility to configure all Adapters on 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 ...
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... be detected. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. L stands for the one currently accessed by your computer. Refer to edit it on the list and click the Connect button. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on your powerline network. Figure 5-2: Network Screen Figure 5-3: Network Screen with the same...
... be detected. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. L stands for the one currently accessed by your computer. Refer to edit it on the list and click the Connect button. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on your powerline network. Figure 5-2: Network Screen Figure 5-3: Network Screen with the same...
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... not communicate with a unique Network Password (not the default), then follow the instructions for one Adapter, then you are adding a new Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with each other. All of the devices on the list (if it is selected by your computer. The Set Encryption for all ... the others. If you change the Network Password for Remote Device setting is not, click the Scan Network button). Enter its Network Password. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on a sticker attached to the back panel of the...
... not communicate with a unique Network Password (not the default), then follow the instructions for one Adapter, then you are adding a new Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with each other. All of the devices on the list (if it is selected by your computer. The Set Encryption for all ... the others. If you change the Network Password for Remote Device setting is not, click the Scan Network button). Enter its Network Password. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on a sticker attached to the back panel of the...
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...are enabled, then VLAN tags will be mapped to CAP settings. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by VLAN tags, TOS bits, or other priority mapping. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for the different types of traffic.... bits.) 0-7. Lowest Priority Set the default priority mapping of packets that do not have VLAN tags or TOS bits. For the connected Adapter, use this screen to map VLAN tags or TOS bits user priorities to the four levels of packets that do not have priority set...
...are enabled, then VLAN tags will be mapped to CAP settings. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by VLAN tags, TOS bits, or other priority mapping. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for the different types of traffic.... bits.) 0-7. Lowest Priority Set the default priority mapping of packets that do not have VLAN tags or TOS bits. For the connected Adapter, use this screen to map VLAN tags or TOS bits user priorities to the four levels of packets that do not have priority set...
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... broadcast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults, click the Restore Default button. Multicast/Broadcast.
... broadcast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults, click the Restore Default button. Multicast/Broadcast.
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... file on -screen instructions. Ver. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. About The About screen displays information about the connected Adapter and a link to find the file. 4. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade Screen...
... file on -screen instructions. Ver. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. About The About screen displays information about the connected Adapter and a link to find the file. 4. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade Screen...
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... an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. If your computer or other computers on the Adapter. Connect the Ethernet network cable to the documentation for all of the LEDs light up correctly for your router is working properly by plugging another device into the electrical outlet. 2. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix...
... an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. If your computer or other computers on the Adapter. Connect the Ethernet network cable to the documentation for all of the LEDs light up correctly for your router is working properly by plugging another device into the electrical outlet. 2. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix...
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... 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 wireless, phoneline, and other home networking or powerline products? HomePlug AV products cannot communicate with devices using previous standards; Are HomePlug AV products backwards-compatible with devices using previous HomePlug standards? Linksys...
... 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 wireless, phoneline, and other home networking or powerline products? HomePlug AV products cannot communicate with devices using previous standards; Are HomePlug AV products backwards-compatible with devices using previous HomePlug standards? Linksys...