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A. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on ...between devices. With data rates of free disk space (Minimum) ¾ CD-ROM Drive B. Package Contents The 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter package contains the following : ¾ Operating System of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7...To ensure data communication's security and multimedia applications, this outstanding Powerline Ethernet Adapter. This device is an 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter which will easily extend your purchase of Service (QoS)features.With minimum setup, you...
A. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on ...between devices. With data rates of free disk space (Minimum) ¾ CD-ROM Drive B. Package Contents The 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter package contains the following : ¾ Operating System of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7...To ensure data communication's security and multimedia applications, this outstanding Powerline Ethernet Adapter. This device is an 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter which will easily extend your purchase of Service (QoS)features.With minimum setup, you...
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...With clean powerline, the distance between two Powerline Ethernet Adapters can reach 300 meters at lease, but the actual distance may vary due to 200Mbps data rate. Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home existing electrical wiring... to extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing LAN network to any other electrical outlet in order to connect (Network access); TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to the environment.
...With clean powerline, the distance between two Powerline Ethernet Adapters can reach 300 meters at lease, but the actual distance may vary due to 200Mbps data rate. Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home existing electrical wiring... to extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing LAN network to any other electrical outlet in order to connect (Network access); TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to the environment.
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: 1. When PLC is flashing, different colours represent different data transmitting performance. Green LED:Power Line speed>80 Mbps Amber LED:Power Line speed30Mbps Red LED:Power Line speed
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: 1. When PLC is flashing, different colours represent different data transmitting performance. Green LED:Power Line speed>80 Mbps Amber LED:Power Line speed30Mbps Red LED:Power Line speed
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.... 5.Check and confirm that the PWR, PLC and ETH LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON. The hardware connection mechanism is shown below : 4 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection -
.... 5.Check and confirm that the PWR, PLC and ETH LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON. The hardware connection mechanism is shown below : 4 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection -
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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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The WinPcap can be used on Operating System of which should be beyond 4.1.1 inclusive) 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: ...
The WinPcap can be used on Operating System of which should be beyond 4.1.1 inclusive) 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: ...
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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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... is running. 15 Double click on the powerline network, measures data rate performance, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics by setting user defined secure powerline networks. 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...
... is running. 15 Double click on the powerline network, measures data rate performance, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics by setting user defined secure powerline networks. 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...
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Once the chosen Powerline Ethernet Adapter is connected to the same device. 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. Click and select the ... establish device network identity, general capabilities and operational modes. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of PIB will restore to the factory defaults after resetting the PLC. 16 It is shown as below. If...
Once the chosen Powerline Ethernet Adapter is connected to the same device. 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. Click and select the ... establish device network identity, general capabilities and operational modes. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of PIB will restore to the factory defaults after resetting the PLC. 16 It is shown as below. If...
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... and click on the lower panel displayed list. to select the downloaded files on the name and editing in -place to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. One may redefine or change the name. 17 y MAC Address: Shows the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's MAC address. ¾ Rename: Click to change the... for all the Powerline Ethernet Adapter found on the "Rename" tab and editing-in place or by clicking on the computer into the corresponding blanks. 3. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1.
... and click on the lower panel displayed list. to select the downloaded files on the name and editing in -place to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. One may redefine or change the name. 17 y MAC Address: Shows the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's MAC address. ¾ Rename: Click to change the... for all the Powerline Ethernet Adapter found on the "Rename" tab and editing-in place or by clicking on the computer into the corresponding blanks. 3. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1.
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... display. Enter your Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password, click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to change your Password (Take note to the network. 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...
... display. Enter your Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password, click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to change your Password (Take note to the network. 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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... added to enter both the selected device's name and password. The following dialog box pop-up when clicking the "Add" button under Main configuration homepage. 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...
... added to enter both the selected device's name and password. The following dialog box pop-up when clicking the "Add" button under Main configuration homepage. 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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... list afterward selecting this operation. Devices previously set up with the same logical network (same network name) will be included in the old 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...
... list afterward selecting this operation. Devices previously set up with the same logical network (same network name) will be included in the old 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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... Figure. To provide higher QoS for 4 levels of Channel Access Priority CAP(0-3)). Simple Application Mapping: The group allows you to CAP mapping and default priority. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for by pitching on one of the following screen display. 21 Therefore, the 8 levels of...
... Figure. To provide higher QoS for 4 levels of Channel Access Priority CAP(0-3)). Simple Application Mapping: The group allows you to CAP mapping and default priority. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for by pitching on one of the following screen display. 21 Therefore, the 8 levels of...
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.... devices on the computer over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column. in the Rate column; TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The Diagnostics information displayed can email the saved text file to a text file. It may no longer part of time. The Lower...
.... devices on the computer over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column. in the Rate column; TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The Diagnostics information displayed can email the saved text file to a text file. It may no longer part of time. The Lower...
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Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices, which are not part of the network anymore, can be deleted using the delete button. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Device Last Known Network name ¾ Date device last seen on the Main configuration homepage. 23 A dialog window pops up with a ...
Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices, which are not part of the network anymore, can be deleted using the delete button. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Device Last Known Network name ¾ Date device last seen on the Main configuration homepage. 23 A dialog window pops up with a ...
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... while your Powerline adapter A and B are connecting. The Power LED on only two devices at a time. Wait for 3 to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5 Advance Feature: How to Use the Push buttons 5.1 Pair( Secure with the Pair button You can connect a number of devices on...
... while your Powerline adapter A and B are connecting. The Power LED on only two devices at a time. Wait for 3 to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5 Advance Feature: How to Use the Push buttons 5.1 Pair( Secure with the Pair button You can connect a number of devices on...