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... Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. Powerline AV Network Adapter About This Guide i and certain other countries. If you use an older web browser, you should pay special attention to specific...
... Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. Powerline AV Network Adapter About This Guide i and certain other countries. If you use an older web browser, you should pay special attention to specific...
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... Panel of the Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300 3 Front Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300 3 Back Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300 4 Placement Options 4 Chapter 3:Advanced Security 6 Overview 6 Security for First Two Adapters 6 Security for Additional Adapter 6 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 8 Appendix B: Specifications 9 Appendix C: Warranty Information 10 Limited Warranty 10 Appendix D: Regulatory Information 12 FCC Statement 12 Safety Notices 12 Industry Canada Statement 12 User...
... Panel of the Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300 3 Front Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300 3 Back Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300 4 Placement Options 4 Chapter 3:Advanced Security 6 Overview 6 Security for First Two Adapters 6 Security for Additional Adapter 6 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 8 Appendix B: Specifications 9 Appendix C: Warranty Information 10 Limited Warranty 10 Appendix D: Regulatory Information 12 FCC Statement 12 Safety Notices 12 Industry Canada Statement 12 User...
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... or other Ethernet network device (using an Ethernet cable) Introduction to Powerline Networking The Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300) features four Ethernet ports and connects to the following: •• an electrical outlet •• up to four computers or other Ethernet network devices (using Ethernet cables) How to Share Internet Access over the Powerline Network To share Internet access over the powerline network, add your router to the powerline network. Using an Ethernet network cable, the router is connected to its Adapter, which is plugged...
... or other Ethernet network device (using an Ethernet cable) Introduction to Powerline Networking The Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300) features four Ethernet ports and connects to the following: •• an electrical outlet •• up to four computers or other Ethernet network devices (using Ethernet cables) How to Share Internet Access over the Powerline Network To share Internet access over the powerline network, add your router to the powerline network. Using an Ethernet network cable, the router is connected to its Adapter, which is plugged...
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... an electrical outlet. For online gaming, you can be shared between your router and high-speed Internet connection upstairs. Using the powerlines of the home, the router expands your local network to Powerline Networking Modem Router Powerline AV Network Adapter Computer Gaming Console Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter Diagram of your computers and other networked devices. Downstairs, the gaming console and a computer share their Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet. Introduction to include the gaming...
... an electrical outlet. For online gaming, you can be shared between your router and high-speed Internet connection upstairs. Using the powerlines of the home, the router expands your local network to Powerline Networking Modem Router Powerline AV Network Adapter Computer Gaming Console Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter Diagram of your computers and other networked devices. Downstairs, the gaming console and a computer share their Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet. Introduction to include the gaming...
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..., refer to Chapter 1: Introduction to Chapter 3: Advanced Security, page 6. Back Panel of the power cord. Reset To restore the factory default settings (including the advanced security setting, Network Password), press and hold the Reset button for choosing the Linksys by Cisco powerline products: Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300), Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300), or Powerline AV Network Kit (model number: PLK300). Power (Blue) The power LED lights up when the Adapter is connected to create a powerline network. The Powerline AV Network...
..., refer to Chapter 1: Introduction to Chapter 3: Advanced Security, page 6. Back Panel of the power cord. Reset To restore the factory default settings (including the advanced security setting, Network Password), press and hold the Reset button for choosing the Linksys by Cisco powerline products: Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300), Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300), or Powerline AV Network Kit (model number: PLK300). Power (Blue) The power LED lights up when the Adapter is connected to create a powerline network. The Powerline AV Network...
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...instructions, refer to computers or other network devices. Reset To restore the factory default settings (including the advanced security setting, Network Password), press and hold the Reset button for your powerline network. Power (Blue) The power LED lights up when the Adapter is horizontal placement on a surface. Ethernet 1-4 These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect to Chapter 3: Advanced Security, page 6. Power The Power port connects to place the Adapter. The first way is powered on a stand. The second way is closest to the stand. Powerline AV Network...
...instructions, refer to computers or other network devices. Reset To restore the factory default settings (including the advanced security setting, Network Password), press and hold the Reset button for your powerline network. Power (Blue) The power LED lights up when the Adapter is horizontal placement on a surface. Ethernet 1-4 These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect to Chapter 3: Advanced Security, page 6. Power The Power port connects to place the Adapter. The first way is powered on a stand. The second way is closest to the stand. Powerline AV Network...
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...Internet connection during the security setup. On Adapter 1, press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for two Adapters. 1. The Power LED starts flashing. (If the Power LED does not start flashing, try again; The Power LED starts flashing. Powerline AV Network Adapter Advanced Security (If the Power LED does not start flashing, try again; Security has been configured for Adapter 3. 1. Then release the button. The Power LED starts flashing. 6 The HomePlug Simple Connect button is configured, Adapters 1 and 2 will use this section, configure a new Network Password...
...Internet connection during the security setup. On Adapter 1, press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for two Adapters. 1. The Power LED starts flashing. (If the Power LED does not start flashing, try again; The Power LED starts flashing. Powerline AV Network Adapter Advanced Security (If the Power LED does not start flashing, try again; Security has been configured for Adapter 3. 1. Then release the button. The Power LED starts flashing. 6 The HomePlug Simple Connect button is configured, Adapters 1 and 2 will use this section, configure a new Network Password...
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... the HomePlug Simple Connect button for the additional Powerline AV Adapter(s). The Power LED starts flashing. 4. After the Network Password is configured, Adapter 3 will restart, and the Power and Powerline LEDs light up. (If the Powerline LEDs do not light up, try again; Powerline AV Network Adapter 7 repeat steps 1-3.) Advanced Security Power, Ethernet, and Powerline LEDs are Lit NOTE: The Powerline LED indicates that the connection between Adapter 3 and your powerline network has been established. 5. Repeat steps 1-4 to add additional Adapters, one at a time. Then release...
... the HomePlug Simple Connect button for the additional Powerline AV Adapter(s). The Power LED starts flashing. 4. After the Network Password is configured, Adapter 3 will restart, and the Power and Powerline LEDs light up. (If the Powerline LEDs do not light up, try again; Powerline AV Network Adapter 7 repeat steps 1-3.) Advanced Security Power, Ethernet, and Powerline LEDs are Lit NOTE: The Powerline LED indicates that the connection between Adapter 3 and your powerline network has been established. 5. Repeat steps 1-4 to add additional Adapters, one at a time. Then release...
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Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the Adapter. 3. Re-connect the Ethernet network cable to the computer you are using. 2. Follow these instructions: 1. Check the Ethernet adapter on the powerline network have set up on the Powerline AV Network Adapter. On the back panel, press and hold the Reset button for three seconds. (This resets the Adapter to see if the adapter is working properly. WEB: If your local network or to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Powerline AV Network Adapter 8 Wait five seconds. 4. If...
Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the Adapter. 3. Re-connect the Ethernet network cable to the computer you are using. 2. Follow these instructions: 1. Check the Ethernet adapter on the powerline network have set up on the Powerline AV Network Adapter. On the back panel, press and hold the Reset button for three seconds. (This resets the Adapter to see if the adapter is working properly. WEB: If your local network or to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Powerline AV Network Adapter 8 Wait five seconds. 4. If...
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...;F (-20 to 60ºC) 10 to 80% Noncondensing 5 to change without notice. Powerline AV Network Adapter 9 Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model Standards Ports Button LEDs Cabling Type Security Features Security Key Bits Environmental Dimensions Weight Power Certification Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Operating Humidity Storage Humidity PLS300 HomePlug AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Power, Ethernet 1-4 HomePlug Simple Connect, Reset Power, Powerline, Ethernet 1-4 RJ-45, Power 128-Bit AES Link Encryption 128 5.83" x 1.38" x 4.06" (148 x 35 x 103 mm...
...;F (-20 to 60ºC) 10 to 80% Noncondensing 5 to change without notice. Powerline AV Network Adapter 9 Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model Standards Ports Button LEDs Cabling Type Security Features Security Key Bits Environmental Dimensions Weight Power Certification Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Operating Humidity Storage Humidity PLS300 HomePlug AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Power, Ethernet 1-4 HomePlug Simple Connect, Reset Power, Powerline, Ethernet 1-4 RJ-45, Power 128-Bit AES Link Encryption 128 5.83" x 1.38" x 4.06" (148 x 35 x 103 mm...
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... may include or be found in the product User Guide and at its essential purpose. The telephone number for properly packaging and shipping your product to Linksys at your area can be bundled with third party software or Powerline AV Network Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON MEDIA...
... may include or be found in the product User Guide and at its essential purpose. The telephone number for properly packaging and shipping your product to Linksys at your area can be bundled with third party software or Powerline AV Network Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON MEDIA...
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... Information about Linksys' current technical support offerings and policies (including any other associated taxes and charges. Warranty Information Powerline AV Network Adapter 11 Repairs or replacements not covered under this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to : Linksys, P.O. Customers... you are responsible for support services) can be found at Linksys' then-current rates. This limited warranty is neither a service nor a support contract. Defective product covered by you without charge. Technical Support This limited warranty is ...
... Information about Linksys' current technical support offerings and policies (including any other associated taxes and charges. Warranty Information Powerline AV Network Adapter 11 Repairs or replacements not covered under this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to : Linksys, P.O. Customers... you are responsible for support services) can be found at Linksys' then-current rates. This limited warranty is neither a service nor a support contract. Defective product covered by you without charge. Technical Support This limited warranty is ...
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... product has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. There may cause undesired operation of electric shock from lightning. Powerline AV Network Adapter 12 However, there is subject to the following measures: •• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna •• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices •• Connect the equipment to...
... product has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. There may cause undesired operation of electric shock from lightning. Powerline AV Network Adapter 12 However, there is subject to the following measures: •• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna •• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices •• Connect the equipment to...
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... the Linksys public web site at: www.linksys.com. Collection and Processing of Information. Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - Protection of Information. Software Licenses The software Licenses applicable to use of either in order (i) to enable Linksys to offer you already hold a valid license to the original software and have paid any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or modified versions ("Upgrades") or backup copies of the Software supplied to...
... the Linksys public web site at: www.linksys.com. Collection and Processing of Information. Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - Protection of Information. Software Licenses The software Licenses applicable to use of either in order (i) to enable Linksys to offer you already hold a valid license to the original software and have paid any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or modified versions ("Upgrades") or backup copies of the Software supplied to...
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.... Open Source Software. U.S. General Terms. This Agreement will terminate immediately without reference to You. Your use of any agreements it is found to be notified of any Upgrades, you otherwise elect not to receive or be subject to the Software. If you elect to receive Upgrades manually or you may expose your Linksys product and/or the Software to serious security...
.... Open Source Software. U.S. General Terms. This Agreement will terminate immediately without reference to You. Your use of any agreements it is found to be notified of any Upgrades, you otherwise elect not to receive or be subject to the Software. If you elect to receive Upgrades manually or you may expose your Linksys product and/or the Software to serious security...
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... free software. and give the recipients all . b. Powerline AV Network Adapter 19 Appendix E GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your programs, too. For example, if you can get it , either the Program or any other recipients of the Program a copy of it to your freedom to share and change . Also, for a fee, you must cause the modified files...
... free software. and give the recipients all . b. Powerline AV Network Adapter 19 Appendix E GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your programs, too. For example, if you can get it , either the Program or any other recipients of the Program a copy of it to your freedom to share and change . Also, for a fee, you must cause the modified files...
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... to control compilation and installation of the following: a. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any associated interface definition files, plus any work as a whole. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any further restrictions on the Program is not the intent of this License to view a copy of the operating system on a medium customarily used for software...
... to control compilation and installation of the following: a. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any associated interface definition files, plus any work as a whole. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any further restrictions on the Program is not the intent of this License to view a copy of the operating system on a medium customarily used for software...
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...Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement not specify a version number of any version ever published by public license practices. Our decision will be guided by copyrighted interfaces...clear what is given a distinguishing version number. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS END OF SCHEDULE 2 Schedule 3 If this Linksys product contains open source software. The license terms below in or among countries not thus excluded. If you (whether by the Free Software...
...Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement not specify a version number of any version ever published by public license practices. Our decision will be guided by copyrighted interfaces...clear what is given a distinguishing version number. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS END OF SCHEDULE 2 Schedule 3 If this Linksys product contains open source software. The license terms below in or among countries not thus excluded. If you (whether by the Free Software...
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... Free Software Foundation; If the Library does not specify a license version number, you may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that choice. If you have the option of the OpenSSL License and the original SSLeay license apply to the toolkit. NO WARRANTY Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement 15. This product includes software written by the Free Software...
... Free Software Foundation; If the Library does not specify a license version number, you may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that choice. If you have the option of the OpenSSL License and the original SSLeay license apply to the toolkit. NO WARRANTY Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement 15. This product includes software written by the Free Software...
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..., this software must display the following acknowledgement: "This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young ([email protected])" The word 'cryptographic' can be used . Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement...USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; not just the SSL code. The SSL documentation included with the package. Copyright remains Eric Young's, and as the author of the parts of any Copyright notices in this software without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are not to be left out if the routines from this list...
..., this software must display the following acknowledgement: "This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young ([email protected])" The word 'cryptographic' can be used . Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement...USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; not just the SSL code. The SSL documentation included with the package. Copyright remains Eric Young's, and as the author of the parts of any Copyright notices in this software without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are not to be left out if the routines from this list...
