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...Place the connecting cables carefully so people won't stumble or walk on the marking label. III Do Not place or operate near water. 3. Unplug the Powerline Adapter from the type of power indicated on it may harm this product, it . 11. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do Not expose this ...product near or over radiator or heat register. 4. The Powerline Adapter should be operated from the mains and refer the product to qualified service personnel for gas or water pipes to dangerous high voltage and...
...Place the connecting cables carefully so people won't stumble or walk on the marking label. III Do Not place or operate near water. 3. Unplug the Powerline Adapter from the type of power indicated on it may harm this product, it . 11. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do Not expose this ...product near or over radiator or heat register. 4. The Powerline Adapter should be operated from the mains and refer the product to qualified service personnel for gas or water pipes to dangerous high voltage and...
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... 4.3 QoS ...21 4.4 Diagnostics...21 4.5 About ...23 Chapter 5 Advance Feature: How to Use the Push buttons 24 5.1 Pair( Secure with 128 bits-AES) ...24 5.2 Set Up a Powerline AV Network with the Pair button 24 5.3 Reset...25 Chapter 6 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide 26 V CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction...1 Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism ...2 2.1 Introduction ...2 2.2 LED Indicator ...2 2.3 Physical Interface...
... 4.3 QoS ...21 4.4 Diagnostics...21 4.5 About ...23 Chapter 5 Advance Feature: How to Use the Push buttons 24 5.1 Pair( Secure with 128 bits-AES) ...24 5.2 Set Up a Powerline AV Network with the Pair button 24 5.3 Reset...25 Chapter 6 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide 26 V CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction...1 Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism ...2 2.1 Introduction ...2 2.2 LED Indicator ...2 2.3 Physical Interface...
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of free disk space (Minimum) ¾ CD-ROM Drive B. This device is an 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter which will easily extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other electrical outlet in Starter Kit... home power wiring b) A computer with the following items: ¾ One 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter (There are two 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapters in Starter Kit) ¾ One CAT-5 Ethernet Cable (There are two CAT-5 Ethernet Cables in...
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of free disk space (Minimum) ¾ CD-ROM Drive B. This device is an 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter which will easily extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other electrical outlet in Starter Kit... home power wiring b) A computer with the following items: ¾ One 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter (There are two 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapters in Starter Kit) ¾ One CAT-5 Ethernet Cable (There are two CAT-5 Ethernet Cables in...
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...transmitting data over Homeplug AV network The Ethernet port is being transmitted through the Ethernet port 2 You need another Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to your Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet port) in any other electrical outlet in order to ... that this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you to connect (Network access); Section below describes the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's LED indicators, physical interface and hardware connection mechanism. 2.2 LED Indicator The LED indicator displays information about the device's status. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ...
...transmitting data over Homeplug AV network The Ethernet port is being transmitted through the Ethernet port 2 You need another Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to your Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet port) in any other electrical outlet in order to ... that this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you to connect (Network access); Section below describes the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's LED indicators, physical interface and hardware connection mechanism. 2.2 LED Indicator The LED indicator displays information about the device's status. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ...
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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. 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.
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... broadband connection: 1.Connect the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's Ethernet port. 2.Connect the other end of the computers must be properly connected with an Powerline Ethernet Adapter through an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - The hardware connection mechanism is shown below...
... broadband connection: 1.Connect the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's Ethernet port. 2.Connect the other end of the computers must be properly connected with an Powerline Ethernet Adapter through an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - The hardware connection mechanism is shown below...
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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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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility Please verify that you have installed the WinPcap (the version of which should be found on your personal computer ... can be used on Operating System of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. ) Note: Please make sure that no other Powerline Utilities are installed before installing the Management Utility. If other Powerline Ethernet Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your computer before installing the provided software...
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility Please verify that you have installed the WinPcap (the version of which should be found on your personal computer ... can be used on Operating System of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. ) Note: Please make sure that no other Powerline Utilities are installed before installing the Management Utility. If other Powerline Ethernet Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your computer before installing the provided software...
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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. 8
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. 8
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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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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. 14
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. 14
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... Adapter that are logically connected to the current computer where the Management Utility is similar. 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 your windows desktop, the following screen...
... Adapter that are logically connected to the current computer where the Management Utility is similar. 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 your windows desktop, the following screen...
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...panel. z NVM: None-volatile memory. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab 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...Management Utility will automatically scan the power line periodically for free. ) Note: The parameter information of PIB will restore to manage the Powerline Ethernet Adapter. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. Click and select the local device shown on your PC is connected to the same device...
...panel. z NVM: None-volatile memory. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab 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...Management Utility will automatically scan the power line periodically for free. ) Note: The parameter information of PIB will restore to manage the Powerline Ethernet Adapter. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. Click and select the local device shown on your PC is connected to the same device...
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... an immediate search of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. The Management Utility will reboot after the Upgrading has been finished. ¾ "x" Powerline Devices detected: This display all Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to... by this button to add a remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter to change the name of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. y MAC Address: Shows the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's MAC address. ¾ ...
... an immediate search of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. The Management Utility will reboot after the Upgrading has been finished. ¾ "x" Powerline Devices detected: This display all Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to... by this button to add a remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter to change the name of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. y MAC Address: Shows the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's MAC address. ¾ ...
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... confirmed and added to change from the list, then click on the power line (plugged in) in order for the password to be shown. 18 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.2 Enter Password To set or change your Password (Take note to the password format) and click "OK" after setup. ) Note: The...
... confirmed and added to change from the list, then click on the power line (plugged in) in order for the password to be shown. 18 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.2 Enter Password To set or change your Password (Take note to the password format) and click "OK" after setup. ) Note: The...
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...) and click "OK" after the naming and password setting process, which is also the Diagnostics configuration homepage. 19 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... following dialog box pop-up when clicking the "Add" button under Main configuration homepage. The dialog box allows you to the local network. 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 seconds to ...
...) and click "OK" after the naming and password setting process, which is also the Diagnostics configuration homepage. 19 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... following dialog box pop-up when clicking the "Add" button under Main configuration homepage. The dialog box allows you to the local network. 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 seconds to ...
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.2 Privacy The Privacy configuration page provides a means for managing the local network and providing additional security for the logical network and also to select the devices that has to be included in the old logical network. All Powerline devices are shipped using..." will show the network type on the "Use Default (Public Network)" or entering/editing "HomePlugAV" under column of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that appear on the Main configuration homepage prior to this will appear to change the network name of this computer into...
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.2 Privacy The Privacy configuration page provides a means for managing the local network and providing additional security for the logical network and also to select the devices that has to be included in the old logical network. All Powerline devices are shipped using..." will show the network type on the "Use Default (Public Network)" or entering/editing "HomePlugAV" under column of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that appear on the Main configuration homepage prior to this will appear to change the network name of this computer into...
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... of the following screen display. 21 Therefore, the 8 levels of VLAN Ethernet tags must while CAP 1 can be mapped to specify 8 (0~7) levels of 'user priority'. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Service, is the lowest.
... of the following screen display. 21 Therefore, the 8 levels of VLAN Ethernet tags must while CAP 1 can be mapped to specify 8 (0~7) levels of 'user priority'. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Service, is the lowest.
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... show a transfer rate in the Rate column. All devices that are shown with a few other parameters. Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices that were on the Powerline network. One can be saved to a text file. The Upper Panel shows technical data concerning software and ... of the network. It may no longer part of all remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices seen on the computer over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the powerline network are listed here along with a "?" TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The Diagnostics information displayed can email the saved text file...
... show a transfer rate in the Rate column. All devices that are shown with a few other parameters. Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices that were on the Powerline network. One can be saved to a text file. The Upper Panel shows technical data concerning software and ... of the network. It may no longer part of all remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices seen on the computer over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the powerline network are listed here along with a "?" TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The Diagnostics information displayed can email the saved text file...