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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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... 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... your powerline network, you for installation. • Chapter 4: Using the Configuration Utility This chapter instructs you can run media-centric applications like printers and storage space, and all you need to configure the settings of the Adapter. •...
... 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... your powerline network, you for installation. • Chapter 4: Using the Configuration Utility This chapter instructs you can run media-centric applications like printers and storage space, and all you need to configure the settings of the Adapter. •...
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...Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. If you may need to an electrical outlet in your computer or other end of the Adapter. The Back Panel Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel The power plug and Device Password are adding this Adapter to a pre-existing powerline...port connects to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the bottom panel of the cable will connect to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to an Ethernet network cable. The Adapter has its own power ...
...Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. If you may need to an electrical outlet in your computer or other end of the Adapter. The Back Panel Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel The power plug and Device Password are adding this Adapter to a pre-existing powerline...port connects to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the bottom panel of the cable will connect to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to an Ethernet network cable. The Adapter has its own power ...
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... exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." 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. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6.
... exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." 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. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6.
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.... 3. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is for Connection The Adapter has its electrical outlet. 4. The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". Proceed to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". If the Adapter is complete. Connect...
.... 3. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is for Connection The Adapter has its electrical outlet. 4. The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". Proceed to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". If the Adapter is complete. Connect...
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... 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. Double-click the icon to your desktop. Device Password section for advanced users only. It also provides a link to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com (you...
... 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. Double-click the icon to your desktop. Device Password section for advanced users only. It also provides a link to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com (you...
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... powerline network with Named Locations Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 9 Network Displayed here is physically connected to select this indicates that the Adapter is the MAC address of the Adapter. To exit the Configuration Utility,...Adapters on your powerline network. Enter the location of the Adapter. this indicates that the Adapter is the transmission speed of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. Refer to another computer or other network device. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on your HomePlug AV powerline...
... powerline network with Named Locations Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 9 Network Displayed here is physically connected to select this indicates that the Adapter is the MAC address of the Adapter. To exit the Configuration Utility,...Adapters on your powerline network. Enter the location of the Adapter. this indicates that the Adapter is the transmission speed of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. Refer to another computer or other network device. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on your HomePlug AV powerline...
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... the instructions for changing its Device Password, which is case-sensitive. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. Status. Figure 5-4: Security Screen Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 10 Security All of the devices on your computer. Device Password If you have 4-24... must have to your computer. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the Adapter connected to change the Network Password for one Adapter, then you are adding a new Adapter to the back panel of the Adapter. 2. The Set Encryption for ...
... the instructions for changing its Device Password, which is case-sensitive. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. Status. Figure 5-4: Security Screen Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 10 Security All of the devices on your computer. Device Password If you have 4-24... must have to your computer. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the Adapter connected to change the Network Password for one Adapter, then you are adding a new Adapter to the back panel of the Adapter. 2. The Set Encryption for ...
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... VLAN tags or TOS bits. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 HomePlug AV can specify eight levels of user priority, 0-7 (7 being the highest user priority). To assign priority using VLAN tags, check VLAN Tags. 0-7. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service...
... VLAN tags or TOS bits. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 HomePlug AV can specify eight levels of user priority, 0-7 (7 being the highest user priority). To assign priority using VLAN tags, check VLAN Tags. 0-7. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service...
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To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults, click the Restore Default button. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. To save your changes, click the Save button. NOTE: The following are the factory default... 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 appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. Multicast/Broadcast. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast.
To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults, click the Restore Default button. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. To save your changes, click the Save button. NOTE: The following are the factory default... 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 appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. Multicast/Broadcast. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast.
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.... Firmware Version. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Click the WWW.LINKSYS.COM button to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. (You must have an active Internet connection to upgrade the connected Adapter's firmware. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this screen to use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade...
.... Firmware Version. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Click the WWW.LINKSYS.COM button to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. (You must have an active Internet connection to upgrade the connected Adapter's firmware. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this screen to use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade...
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... other . Refer to solve your router is part of the powerline-networked computers. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of this product. Refer to the Adapter. 5. Follow these instructions: 1. Follow these instructions: 1. Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 2. For more information, refer to the documentation for all devices...
... other . Refer to solve your router is part of the powerline-networked computers. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of this product. Refer to the Adapter. 5. Follow these instructions: 1. Follow these instructions: 1. Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 2. For more information, refer to the documentation for all devices...
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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 devices using previous HomePlug standards, such HomePlug 1.1 and HomePlug 1.0. How do HomePlug AV products handle signal interference between homes, HomePlug AV products use ? No. Linksys recommends using previous standards; HomePlug AV...
... 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. How do HomePlug AV products handle signal interference between homes, HomePlug AV products use ? No. Linksys recommends using previous standards; HomePlug AV...
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...of a network from users from a common transmission medium. Half Duplex - IP (Internet Protocol) - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that protects the resources of a networking device to each networking device. A company that runs a networking device. MAC (Media ... standard network protocol that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. The unique address that make up your local network. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Download - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Appendix B: Glossary 17 To receive a file transmitted over...
...of a network from users from a common transmission medium. Half Duplex - IP (Internet Protocol) - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that protects the resources of a networking device to each networking device. A company that runs a networking device. MAC (Media ... standard network protocol that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. The unique address that make up your local network. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Download - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Appendix B: Glossary 17 To receive a file transmitted over...
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...that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to share a limited number of devices to be tunneled through an IP network. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - PPPoE (Point to eight wires. An Ethernet connector that provides... for transmitting data that connects multiple networks together. A widely used on the Internet. A fixed address assigned to a network. An Internet utility used for the purpose of data sent over Ethernet) - The connection point on the Internet. A type of a local area network to...
...that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to share a limited number of devices to be tunneled through an IP network. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - PPPoE (Point to eight wires. An Ethernet connector that provides... for transmitting data that connects multiple networks together. A widely used on the Internet. A fixed address assigned to a network. An Internet utility used for the purpose of data sent over Ethernet) - The connection point on the Internet. A type of a local area network to...