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...¾ Ethernet LAN card installed 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 damaged or missing, ...Starter Kit) ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One CD-ROM (Utility / Manual / Quick Installation Guide/Acrobat Reader) If any new cabling. Simply plug this 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ordinary AC power outlet which transforms your house's existing electrical wiring into an ubiquitous networking infrastructure. TL-PA201 200Mbps...
...¾ Ethernet LAN card installed 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 damaged or missing, ...Starter Kit) ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One CD-ROM (Utility / Manual / Quick Installation Guide/Acrobat Reader) If any new cabling. Simply plug this 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ordinary AC power outlet which transforms your house's existing electrical wiring into an ubiquitous networking infrastructure. TL-PA201 200Mbps...
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... Flashing Indication Power is off A solid light indicates a connection on the Ethernet port Data is being transmitted through the Ethernet port 2 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to a device or the device is power off ... to Homeplug AV network successfully The Homeplug is transmitting data over Homeplug AV network The Ethernet port is not connected to 200Mbps data rate. Take notes that this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you will also need to plug one Powerline Ethernet Adapter into...
... Flashing Indication Power is off A solid light indicates a connection on the Ethernet port Data is being transmitted through the Ethernet port 2 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to a device or the device is power off ... to Homeplug AV network successfully The Homeplug is transmitting data over Homeplug AV network The Ethernet port is not connected to 200Mbps data rate. Take notes that this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you will also need to plug one Powerline Ethernet Adapter into...
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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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The hardware connection mechanism is shown below: 4 Follow the procedures describe below : 2.5 Hardware Connection - TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - Internet This section describes how to connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer. 4.Turn ...
The hardware connection mechanism is shown below: 4 Follow the procedures describe below : 2.5 Hardware Connection - TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - Internet This section describes how to connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer. 4.Turn ...
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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 beyond 4.1.1 inclusive) on your ...
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 beyond 4.1.1 inclusive) on your ...
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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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...The Main tab shows all the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that are logically connected to your windows desktop, the following screen display. 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... Management Utility is similar. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter Configuration Utility enables the users to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. Here, we take the operation system Windows XP for example, as the configuration ...
...The Main tab shows all the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that are logically connected to your windows desktop, the following screen display. 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... Management Utility is similar. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter Configuration Utility enables the users to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. Here, we take the operation system Windows XP for example, as the configuration ...
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... after resetting the PLC. 16 If you want to the same device. It is properly connected, this panel. z NVM: None-volatile memory. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to manage the Powerline Ethernet Adapter. In most cases, only...will display in this Management Utility will restore to the computer's LAN card. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of firmware for the device, please select appropriate Firmware and PIB files together. The status message ...
... after resetting the PLC. 16 If you want to the same device. It is properly connected, this panel. z NVM: None-volatile memory. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to manage the Powerline Ethernet Adapter. In most cases, only...will display in this Management Utility will restore to the computer's LAN card. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of firmware for the device, please select appropriate Firmware and PIB files together. The status message ...
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... remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter discovered by default. 4.1.1 Rename This Management Utility allows you to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. y Rate (Mbps): Shows the current transmission rate of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter connection. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. to select the downloaded files on...
... remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter discovered by default. 4.1.1 Rename This Management Utility allows you to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. y Rate (Mbps): Shows the current transmission rate of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter connection. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. to select the downloaded files on...
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... password format) and click "OK" after setup. ) Note: The Powerline Ethernet Adapter device must be present on the "Enter Password" tab, 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...
... password format) and click "OK" after setup. ) Note: The Powerline Ethernet Adapter device must be present on the "Enter Password" tab, 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...
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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 complete this operation. ...
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 complete this operation. ...
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... that has to be no longer present in the old logical network. For devices whose Device's Password had been entered for the same logical network. 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...
... that has to be no longer present in the old logical network. For devices whose Device's Password had been entered for the same logical network. 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...
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... the highest priority while CAP 0 is used for streaming video-and must be set using the VLAM Priority Mapping function on the QoS tab window. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Service, is easily done using tags at the beginning of data frames...
... the highest priority while CAP 0 is used for streaming video-and must be set using the VLAM Priority Mapping function on the QoS tab window. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Service, is easily done using tags at the beginning of data frames...
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... on the Powerline network. devices on the computer over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The Diagnostics information displayed can email the saved text file to the local supplier when there's technical support require or print the...
... on the Powerline network. devices on the computer over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The Diagnostics information displayed can email the saved text file to the local supplier when there's technical support require or print the...
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... homepage show the Management Utility software version. ¾ AutoScan: When it is enabled (Place a check), the Management Utility will automatically scan for a technical support call. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Device Last Known Network name ¾ Date device last seen on the Main configuration homepage. 23 Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices, which...
... homepage show the Management Utility software version. ¾ AutoScan: When it is enabled (Place a check), the Management Utility will automatically scan for a technical support call. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Device Last Known Network name ¾ Date device last seen on the Main configuration homepage. 23 Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices, which...
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... for 3 to 8 seconds, the Power LED will start flashing. (This must be done within 120 seconds after pressing the Pair button of Powerline adapter A.) Step 3. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5 Advance Feature: How to Use the Push buttons 5.1 Pair( Secure with each other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support...
... for 3 to 8 seconds, the Power LED will start flashing. (This must be done within 120 seconds after pressing the Pair button of Powerline adapter A.) Step 3. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5 Advance Feature: How to Use the Push buttons 5.1 Pair( Secure with each other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support...