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... Powerline Ethernet Adapter supports up to default setting via the Reset button. To ensure data communication's security and multimedia applications, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter support built-in Starter Kit) ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One CD-ROM (Utility / Manual / Quick Installation Guide/Acrobat Reader) If any of Service (QoS)features.With minimum setup, you can easily be useful. 1.Existing connection with TCP/IP installed ¾ Pentium III compatible processor and above items are two CAT-5 Ethernet Cables...
... Powerline Ethernet Adapter supports up to default setting via the Reset button. To ensure data communication's security and multimedia applications, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter support built-in Starter Kit) ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One CD-ROM (Utility / Manual / Quick Installation Guide/Acrobat Reader) If any of Service (QoS)features.With minimum setup, you can easily be useful. 1.Existing connection with TCP/IP installed ¾ Pentium III compatible processor and above items are two CAT-5 Ethernet Cables...
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... The Homeplug has not connected to Homeplug AV network or is in power-saving Mode The Homeplug has connected to Homeplug AV network successfully The Homeplug is transmitting data over Homeplug AV network The Ethernet port is not connected to the environment. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to any other electrical outlet in any rooms of your home existing electrical wiring. With this high speed connection rate, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter works in...
... The Homeplug has not connected to Homeplug AV network or is in power-saving Mode The Homeplug has connected to Homeplug AV network successfully The Homeplug is transmitting data over Homeplug AV network The Ethernet port is not connected to the environment. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to any other electrical outlet in any rooms of your home existing electrical wiring. With this high speed connection rate, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter works in...
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Green LED:Power Line speed>80 Mbps Amber LED:Power Line speed30Mbps Red LED:Power Line speed When PLC is flashing, different colours represent different data transmitting performance. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: 1.
Green LED:Power Line speed>80 Mbps Amber LED:Power Line speed30Mbps Red LED:Power Line speed When PLC is flashing, different colours represent different data transmitting performance. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: 1.
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... connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer. 4.Turn on your computer. 5.Check and confirm that the PWR, PLC and ETH LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON. Following are ON. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - Follow the procedures describe below to connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to be networked by Powerline Ethernet Adapter, each of the computers must be properly connected with an Powerline Ethernet Adapter...
... connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer. 4.Turn on your computer. 5.Check and confirm that the PWR, PLC and ETH LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON. Following are ON. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - Follow the procedures describe below to connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to be networked by Powerline Ethernet Adapter, each of the computers must be properly connected with an Powerline Ethernet Adapter...
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: Do not connect the Powerline adapter to an extension lead, power strip,extension cord,surge protector as this may degrade the network performance. 5
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: Do not connect the Powerline adapter to an extension lead, power strip,extension cord,surge protector as this may degrade the network performance. 5
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... your system. 6 The Management utility can be found on your computer before installing the Management Utility. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility Please verify that you have installed the WinPcap (the version of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. ) Note: Please make sure that no other Powerline Utilities are installed before installing the provided software. If other Powerline Ethernet Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart...
... your system. 6 The Management utility can be found on your computer before installing the Management Utility. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility Please verify that you have installed the WinPcap (the version of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. ) Note: Please make sure that no other Powerline Utilities are installed before installing the provided software. If other Powerline Ethernet Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart...
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 3.2 For Windows Vista Take the following procedures to properly installing the provided Management Utility: Step 1: The program installation process will carry out and copy all the necessary files to your system. 9
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 3.2 For Windows Vista Take the following procedures to properly installing the provided Management Utility: Step 1: The program installation process will carry out and copy all the necessary files to your system. 9
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Step 2: After the installation, a shortcut to the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" application icon is provided on the windows desktop. 3.3 For Windows 7 Take the following procedures to properly installing the provided Management Utility: Step 1: The program installation process will carry out and copy all the necessary files to your system. 11
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Step 2: After the installation, a shortcut to the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" application icon is provided on the windows desktop. 3.3 For Windows 7 Take the following procedures to properly installing the provided Management Utility: Step 1: The program installation process will carry out and copy all the necessary files to your system. 11
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.... 15 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility After you'd successfully installed the Powerline Ethernet Adapter hardware and Management Utility software, you can setup or configure the devices according to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter Configuration Utility enables the users to your windows desktop, the following screen display. Double click on the powerline network, measures data rate performance, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics by setting user defined...
.... 15 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility After you'd successfully installed the Powerline Ethernet Adapter hardware and Management Utility software, you can setup or configure the devices according to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter Configuration Utility enables the users to your windows desktop, the following screen display. Double click on the powerline network, measures data rate performance, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics by setting user defined...
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... establish device network identity, general capabilities and operational modes. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. It contains configuration values that your computer: This shows all local Powerline Ethernet Adapter found connected to the factory defaults after resetting the PLC. 16 New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of PIB will automatically scan the power...
... establish device network identity, general capabilities and operational modes. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. It contains configuration values that your computer: This shows all local Powerline Ethernet Adapter found connected to the factory defaults after resetting the PLC. 16 New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of PIB will automatically scan the power...
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. "x" shows the number of remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter discovered by this button to add a remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter to select the downloaded files on the "Enter Password" button. y Quality: Shows the quality of logical network: "Public" or "Private". ¾ Autoscan: Shows the scanning status (Default is required when creating a private network), click and select the device shown in...
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. "x" shows the number of remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter discovered by this button to add a remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter to select the downloaded files on the "Enter Password" button. y Quality: Shows the quality of logical network: "Public" or "Private". ¾ Autoscan: Shows the scanning status (Default is required when creating a private network), click and select the device shown in...
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..., the following screen display. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.2 Enter Password To set or change from the list, then click on the power line (plugged in) in order for the password to be confirmed and added to the password format) and click "OK" after setup. ) Note: The Powerline Ethernet Adapter device must be shown. 18 Enter your Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password, click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to change your...
..., the following screen display. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.2 Enter Password To set or change from the list, then click on the power line (plugged in) in order for the password to be confirmed and added to the password format) and click "OK" after setup. ) Note: The Powerline Ethernet Adapter device must be shown. 18 Enter your Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password, click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to change your...
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... box pop-up when clicking the "Add" button under Main configuration homepage. Noted that the Powerline Ethernet Adapter must be present on the power grid in order to activate the set password and added to enter both the selected device's name and password. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.3 Add Device The following screen display after setup. ) Note: After clicking "OK", please wait for about 70...
... box pop-up when clicking the "Add" button under Main configuration homepage. Noted that the Powerline Ethernet Adapter must be present on the power grid in order to activate the set password and added to enter both the selected device's name and password. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.3 Add Device The following screen display after setup. ) Note: After clicking "OK", please wait for about 70...
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... appear in the old logical network. For devices whose Device's Password had been entered for the same logical network. Reset the private network to change the logical network of all devices that appear on the Main configuration homepage whose device passwords were not entered, this will appear to be no longer present in the network. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.2 Privacy The Privacy configuration page provides a means for...
... appear in the old logical network. For devices whose Device's Password had been entered for the same logical network. Reset the private network to change the logical network of all devices that appear on the Main configuration homepage whose device passwords were not entered, this will appear to be no longer present in the network. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.2 Privacy The Privacy configuration page provides a means for...
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.... TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Channel Access Priority CAP(0-3)). QoS requirements are used to CAP levels is the lowest priority. Mapping VLAN tags to specify 8 (0~7) levels of time which are the default settings for the first running. 4.4 Diagnostics The Diagnostics homepage shows the System Information and Remote Device History...
.... TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Channel Access Priority CAP(0-3)). QoS requirements are used to CAP levels is the lowest priority. Mapping VLAN tags to specify 8 (0~7) levels of time which are the default settings for the first running. 4.4 Diagnostics The Diagnostics homepage shows the System Information and Remote Device History...
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... reference during a technical support conference. The Lower Panel contains a history of all remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices seen on the Powerline network. in the Rate column; The following : ¾ Operating System Platform/Version ¾ Host Network Name ¾ User Name ¾ MAC Address of all NICs (Network interface card) connected to the host ¾ Identify versions of all devices connected locally to communicate over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the computer...
... reference during a technical support conference. The Lower Panel contains a history of all remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices seen on the Powerline network. in the Rate column; The following : ¾ Operating System Platform/Version ¾ Host Network Name ¾ User Name ¾ MAC Address of all NICs (Network interface card) connected to the host ¾ Identify versions of all devices connected locally to communicate over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the computer...
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... password has been entered. 4.5 About The About homepage show the Management Utility software version. ¾ AutoScan: When it is enabled (Place a check), the Management Utility will automatically scan for Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices on the local network every few seconds and updated the scanning information on the network The diagnostics information displayed may be saved to a text file for a technical support call. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter...
... password has been entered. 4.5 About The About homepage show the Management Utility software version. ¾ AutoScan: When it is enabled (Place a check), the Management Utility will automatically scan for Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices on the local network every few seconds and updated the scanning information on the network The diagnostics information displayed may be saved to a text file for a technical support call. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter...
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... encrypted data sent in the powerline network. The Pair button allows you can use the same Network Membership Key (NMK). Otherwise, they all need to set up a secure powerline connection with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the Pair feature. 5.2 Set Up a Powerline AV Network with 128 bits-AES) The Homeplug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to 8 seconds, the Power LED will start flashing. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter...
... encrypted data sent in the powerline network. The Pair button allows you can use the same Network Membership Key (NMK). Otherwise, they all need to set up a secure powerline connection with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the Pair feature. 5.2 Set Up a Powerline AV Network with 128 bits-AES) The Homeplug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to 8 seconds, the Power LED will start flashing. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter...
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... 2. The Power LED on Powerline adapter C for about 60 seconds while your Powerline adapters are connecting. You will reset and restart.( The PWR LED of Step 1 and Step 2 can be taken within 120 seconds after step 1 is finished.) Step 3. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Join an existing Powerline AV Network: Powerline adapter A and Powerline adapter B form a HomeplugAV Network, Powerline adapter C wants to flash. Leave an existing Powerline AV Network: As the figure above shown, Powerline adapter...
... 2. The Power LED on Powerline adapter C for about 60 seconds while your Powerline adapters are connecting. You will reset and restart.( The PWR LED of Step 1 and Step 2 can be taken within 120 seconds after step 1 is finished.) Step 3. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Join an existing Powerline AV Network: Powerline adapter A and Powerline adapter B form a HomeplugAV Network, Powerline adapter C wants to flash. Leave an existing Powerline AV Network: As the figure above shown, Powerline adapter...
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... LAN card is properly connected to plug a second Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a near by plugging another electric device into a power outlet. b) Make sure the power outlet is properly plugged into it. The Management Utility will automatically detect all other end of the Ethernet cable (RJ-45) is working ) by power outlet and check whether the PLC LED lights up after the above procedures. 26 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 6 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide The Troubleshooting Guide...
... LAN card is properly connected to plug a second Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a near by plugging another electric device into a power outlet. b) Make sure the power outlet is properly plugged into it. The Management Utility will automatically detect all other end of the Ethernet cable (RJ-45) is working ) by power outlet and check whether the PLC LED lights up after the above procedures. 26 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 6 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide The Troubleshooting Guide...