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... be useful. 1.Existing connection 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, please contact your purchase of free disk space (Minimum) ¾ CD-ROM Drive B. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your dealer immediately. 1 To ensure data communication...
... be useful. 1.Existing connection 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, please contact your purchase of free disk space (Minimum) ¾ CD-ROM Drive B. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your dealer immediately. 1 To ensure data communication...
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...The LED indicator displays information about the device's status. Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you to 200Mbps data rate. With clean powerline, the distance between two Powerline Ethernet Adapters can reach 300 meters at lease, but the actual distance may vary due...extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing. you want to any rooms of your house. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to setup a high speed home network by using your home existing electrical wiring...
...The LED indicator displays information about the device's status. Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you to 200Mbps data rate. With clean powerline, the distance between two Powerline Ethernet Adapters can reach 300 meters at lease, but the actual distance may vary due...extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing. you want to any rooms of your house. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to setup a high speed home network by using your home existing electrical wiring...
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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 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: 1.
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - Following are the steps to properly connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your computer: 1.Connect the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's Ethernet port. 2.Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to an available Ethernet port of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to you wish to the computer. 4.Turn on...
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - Following are the steps to properly connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your computer: 1.Connect the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's Ethernet port. 2.Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to an available Ethernet port of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to you wish to the computer. 4.Turn on...
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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 computer before installing the Management Utility. If other Powerline Ethernet Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your system. 6 The WinPcap can be found on Operating System...
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 computer before installing the Management Utility. If other Powerline Ethernet Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your system. 6 The WinPcap can be found on Operating System...
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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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...., "Main", "Privacy", "QOS", "Diagnostics" and "About". 4.1 Main The Main tab shows all the Powerline Ethernet 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...
...., "Main", "Privacy", "QOS", "Diagnostics" and "About". 4.1 Main The Main tab shows all the Powerline Ethernet 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...
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to the computer's LAN card. z NVM: None-volatile memory. 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 line periodically for any other existing powerline devices. It contains...
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to the computer's LAN card. z NVM: None-volatile memory. 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 line periodically for any other existing powerline devices. It contains...
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...change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. y Password: Shows the current password of the selected Powerline Ethernet Adapter. You will reboot after the Upgrading has been finished. ¾ "x" Powerline Devices detected: This display all Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to...-up dialog box to change the name. 17 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. y Device Name: Shows the default device name. y MAC Address: Shows the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's MAC address. ¾ Rename: Click to complete...
...change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. y Password: Shows the current password of the selected Powerline Ethernet Adapter. You will reboot after the Upgrading has been finished. ¾ "x" Powerline Devices detected: This display all Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to...-up dialog box to change the name. 17 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. y Device Name: Shows the default device name. y MAC Address: Shows the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's MAC address. ¾ Rename: Click to complete...
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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 Powerline Ethernet Adapter device must be present on the "Enter Password" tab, the following screen display. Enter your Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password, click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to the network. If the Powerline Ethernet Adapter device could not...
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 Powerline Ethernet Adapter device must be present on the "Enter Password" tab, the following screen display. Enter your Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password, click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to the network. If the Powerline Ethernet Adapter device could not...
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.... 19 The 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 complete this operation. Noted that the...
.... 19 The 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 complete this operation. Noted that the...
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... the Main configuration homepage whose device passwords were not entered, this operation will fail and will appear to report the success of the local Powerline Ethernet Adapter device only. 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 Main configuration homepage whose device passwords were not entered, this operation will fail and will appear to report the success of the local Powerline Ethernet Adapter device only. 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...
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... can CAP 0 are only readable. Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan) 802.1p priority tags on the QoS tab window. Homeplug AV powerline allows for 4 levels of Service, is the lowest priority. QoS requirements are used for streaming video-and must while CAP 1 can be...: The group sets VLAN priority to your local HomePlug device for by pitching on the "Diagnostics" tab and the following four radios. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Channel Access Priority CAP(0-3)). Please select the radio type according to...
... can CAP 0 are only readable. Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan) 802.1p priority tags on the QoS tab window. Homeplug AV powerline allows for 4 levels of Service, is the lowest priority. QoS requirements are used for streaming video-and must while CAP 1 can be...: The group sets VLAN priority to your local HomePlug device for by pitching on the "Diagnostics" tab and the following four radios. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Channel Access Priority CAP(0-3)). Please select the radio type according to...
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The Diagnostics information displayed can email the saved text file to a text file. Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices that are active on the Powerline network. It may no longer part of time. devices on other parameters. The Upper Panel...used (NDIS) and optionally ¾ MAC addresses of all remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices seen on the powerline network are shown with a few other networks, or devices that were on the computer over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the...
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The Diagnostics information displayed can email the saved text file to a text file. Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices that are active on the Powerline network. It may no longer part of time. devices on other parameters. The Upper Panel...used (NDIS) and optionally ¾ MAC addresses of all remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices seen on the powerline network are shown with a few other networks, or devices that were on the computer over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the...
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... are not part of the network anymore, can be printed for reference for a technical support call. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Device Last Known Network name ¾ Date device last seen on the network The diagnostics information displayed may ... 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 Main configuration homepage. 23 A dialog window pops up with...
... are not part of the network anymore, can be printed for reference for a technical support call. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Device Last Known Network name ¾ Date device last seen on the network The diagnostics information displayed may ... 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 Main configuration homepage. 23 A dialog window pops up with...
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5 Advance Feature: How to Use the Push buttons 5.1 Pair( Secure with 128 bits-AES) The Homeplug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to communicate with the Pair button You can use the same Network Membership Key (NMK). Press and hold the Pair button of Powerline adapter... B for about 60 seconds while your Powerline adapter A and B are connecting. Wait for 3 to 8 seconds, the Power LED will start ...
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5 Advance Feature: How to Use the Push buttons 5.1 Pair( Secure with 128 bits-AES) The Homeplug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to communicate with the Pair button You can use the same Network Membership Key (NMK). Press and hold the Pair button of Powerline adapter... B for about 60 seconds while your Powerline adapter A and B are connecting. Wait for 3 to 8 seconds, the Power LED will start ...