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.... 2.Reset to 200Mbps data rate over the existing household power circuit. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your dealer immediately. 1 Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter support built-in 128-bit AES encryption and Quality of Service (QoS)features.... TCP/IP protocol ¾ 64 MB RAM or more ¾ 50 MB of this Powerline Ethernet Adapter within minutes. A. This device is an 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter which will easily extend your house's existing electrical wiring into an ordinary AC power outlet which...
.... 2.Reset to 200Mbps data rate over the existing household power circuit. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your dealer immediately. 1 Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter support built-in 128-bit AES encryption and Quality of Service (QoS)features.... TCP/IP protocol ¾ 64 MB RAM or more ¾ 50 MB of this Powerline Ethernet Adapter within minutes. A. This device is an 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter which will easily extend your house's existing electrical wiring into an ordinary AC power outlet which...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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. When PLC is flashing, different colours represent different data transmitting performance.
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... wish to be networked by Powerline Ethernet Adapter, each 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 - Follow the procedures describe below to connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your ADSL broadband connection: 1.Connect the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's Ethernet port. 2.Connect the other...
... wish to be networked by Powerline Ethernet Adapter, each 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 - Follow the procedures describe below to connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your ADSL broadband connection: 1.Connect the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's Ethernet port. 2.Connect the other...
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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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...installation process will carry out and copy all the necessary files to your personal computer before installing this 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 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 used on ...
...installation process will carry out and copy all the necessary files to your personal computer before installing this 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 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 used on ...
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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 tab shows all the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that are logically connected to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter Configuration Utility enables the users 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...
... Main tab shows all the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that are logically connected to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter Configuration Utility enables the users 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...
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... network identity, general capabilities and operational modes. It is shown as below. 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 local device shown on your PC is properly connected,...versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of firmware for upgrading the firmware. It contains configuration values that your computer: This shows all local Powerline Ethernet Adapter found connected to the factory defaults after resetting ...
... network identity, general capabilities and operational modes. It is shown as below. 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 local device shown on your PC is properly connected,...versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of firmware for upgrading the firmware. It contains configuration values that your computer: This shows all local Powerline Ethernet Adapter found connected to the factory defaults after resetting ...
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...Click the "Scan" button to perform an immediate search of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to change the name of the selected Powerline Ethernet Adapter. ¾ Enter Password: Shows the supplied Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password (Initially left blank). Click the OK button. ) Note:... Rename This Management Utility allows you wish to change the name. 17 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. y Quality: Shows the quality of logical network: "Public...
...Click the "Scan" button to perform an immediate search of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to change the name of the selected Powerline Ethernet Adapter. ¾ Enter Password: Shows the supplied Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password (Initially left blank). Click the OK button. ) Note:... Rename This Management Utility allows you wish to change the name. 17 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. y Quality: Shows the quality of logical network: "Public...
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... 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. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.2 Enter Password To set or change from the list, then click on...
... 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. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.2 Enter Password To set or change from the list, then click on...
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... 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 seconds to the password format) and click "OK...
... 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 seconds to the password format) and click "OK...
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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 .../editing "HomePlugAV" under column of all devices that is normally "HomePlugAV" The Privacy configuration homepage allows you to change the network name of the local Powerline Ethernet Adapter device only. Devices previously set up with the same logical network (same network name) will report a failure message. 20 A dialog window will be included in...
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 .../editing "HomePlugAV" under column of all devices that is normally "HomePlugAV" The Privacy configuration homepage allows you to change the network name of the local Powerline Ethernet Adapter device only. Devices previously set up with the same logical network (same network name) will report a failure message. 20 A dialog window will be included in...
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..." tab and the following four radios. Mapping VLAN tags to CAP levels is easily done using tags at the beginning of data frames. Homeplug AV powerline allows for 4 levels of Channel Access Priority CAP(0-3)). CAP 3 priority might be used for voice and network management frames, CAP 2 is the lowest. Click... sets VLAN priority to choose what type of traffic with the highest user priority you will use your demand. The values shown in Figure. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Service, is the lowest priority.
..." tab and the following four radios. Mapping VLAN tags to CAP levels is easily done using tags at the beginning of data frames. Homeplug AV powerline allows for 4 levels of Channel Access Priority CAP(0-3)). CAP 3 priority might be used for voice and network management frames, CAP 2 is the lowest. Click... sets VLAN priority to choose what type of traffic with the highest user priority you will use your demand. The values shown in Figure. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Service, is the lowest priority.
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...when there's technical support require or print the saved text file as reference during a technical support conference. Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices that were on other parameters. The Upper Panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware present on...may include the following remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices information is available from the diagnostics screen: ¾ Device Alias Name ¾ Device MAC Address ¾ Device Password ¾ Device Last known rate 22 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The Diagnostics information displayed can...
...when there's technical support require or print the saved text file as reference during a technical support conference. Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices that were on other parameters. The Upper Panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware present on...may include the following remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices information is available from the diagnostics screen: ¾ Device Alias Name ¾ Device MAC Address ¾ Device Password ¾ Device Last known rate 22 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The Diagnostics information displayed can...
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... 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...use, or can be printed for reference for a technical support call. 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...
... 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...use, or can be printed for reference for a technical support call. 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...
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... Power LED will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made. 24 Step 2. The Power LED on only two devices at a time. 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...
... Power LED will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made. 24 Step 2. The Power LED on only two devices at a time. 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...