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...Guide/Acrobat Reader) If any other electrical outlet in addition to transmit digital data, voice, audio and video between devices. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter uses the existing power lines installed in a home as a path to Internet access. The adapter add two new function...device added via the Reset button. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter supports up to 200Mbps data rate over the existing household power circuit. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ordinary AC power ...
...Guide/Acrobat Reader) If any other electrical outlet in addition to transmit digital data, voice, audio and video between devices. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter uses the existing power lines installed in a home as a path to Internet access. The adapter add two new function...device added via the Reset button. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter supports up to 200Mbps data rate over the existing household power circuit. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ordinary AC power ...
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... connected to your broadband connection or Internet surfing. With this high speed connection rate, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet for each computer (Connect to the computer LAN card) you to connect (Network access); TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to 200Mbps data rate.
... connected to your broadband connection or Internet surfing. With this high speed connection rate, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet for each computer (Connect to the computer LAN card) you to connect (Network access); TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to 200Mbps data rate.
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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. Green LED:Power Line speed>80 Mbps Amber LED:Power Line speed30Mbps Red LED:Power Line speed
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... other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to an available Ethernet port of the computers must be properly connected with an Powerline Ethernet Adapter through an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. Follow the procedures describe below : 2.5 Hardware Connection - The hardware connection mechanism... section describes how to connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer. 4.Turn on your computer. 5.Check and confirm that the PWR and ETH LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection -
... other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to an available Ethernet port of the computers must be properly connected with an Powerline Ethernet Adapter through an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. Follow the procedures describe below : 2.5 Hardware Connection - The hardware connection mechanism... section describes how to connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer. 4.Turn on your computer. 5.Check and confirm that the PWR and ETH LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON. 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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... Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your personal 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 Windows XP, ...Windows Vista or Windows 7. ) Note: Please make sure that no other Powerline Utilities are installed before installing this provided software. The WinPcap can be used on Operating System of which should be found on ...
... Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your personal 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 Windows XP, ...Windows Vista or Windows 7. ) Note: Please make sure that no other Powerline Utilities are installed before installing this provided software. The WinPcap can be used on Operating System of which should be found 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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... to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. This Management Utility consists of a set of five property sheets, viz., "Main", "Privacy", "QOS", "Diagnostics" and "About". 4.1 Main 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...
... to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. This Management Utility consists of a set of five property sheets, viz., "Main", "Privacy", "QOS", "Diagnostics" and "About". 4.1 Main 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...
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... properly connected, this panel. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. Once the chosen Powerline Ethernet Adapter is connected to the same device. z NVM: None-volatile memory. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of firmware for the device by clicking the... the version of PIB will automatically scan the power line periodically for the device, please select appropriate Firmware and PIB files together. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to manage the...
... properly connected, this panel. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. Once the chosen Powerline Ethernet Adapter is connected to the same device. z NVM: None-volatile memory. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of firmware for the device by clicking the... the version of PIB will automatically scan the power line periodically for the device, please select appropriate Firmware and PIB files together. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to manage the...
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...and editing in -place to complete your network that is "ON"). y Quality: Shows the quality of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. The device will automatically perform the scanning process... Follow the pop-up dialog box 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 to perform an immediate search of logical ...
...and editing in -place to complete your network that is "ON"). y Quality: Shows the quality of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. The device will automatically perform the scanning process... Follow the pop-up dialog box 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 to perform an immediate search of logical ...
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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 to be shown. 18 If the Powerline Ethernet Adapter device could not be located, a warning message will be confirmed and ... 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 change your Password (Take note to ...
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 to be shown. 18 If the Powerline Ethernet Adapter device could not be located, a warning message will be confirmed and ... 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 change your Password (Take note to ...
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The dialog box allows you to the local network. 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's name ... setting process, which is also the Diagnostics configuration homepage. 19 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...
The dialog box allows you to the local network. 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's name ... setting process, which is also the Diagnostics configuration homepage. 19 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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... Adapter devices seen on the Main configuration homepage prior to this operation will fail and will report a failure message. 20 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...devices that appear on the "Use Default (Public Network)" or entering/editing "HomePlugAV" under column of this operation. Note that every Powerline Ethernet Adapter on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity to be included in the network. For devices whose...
... Adapter devices seen on the Main configuration homepage prior to this operation will fail and will report a failure message. 20 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...devices that appear on the "Use Default (Public Network)" or entering/editing "HomePlugAV" under column of this operation. Note that every Powerline Ethernet Adapter on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity to be included in the network. For devices whose...
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... for various data types such as streaming video or music, voice and raw data. 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 shown in VLAN Tags Priority are the default settings for the ...
... for various data types such as streaming video or music, voice and raw data. 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 shown in VLAN Tags Priority are the default settings for the ...
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..., or devices that were on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column. One can be saved to a text file. 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 saved...
..., or devices that were on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column. One can be saved to a text file. 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 saved...
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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 confirmation .... 4.5 About The About homepage 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 network The diagnostics information displayed may be saved...
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 confirmation .... 4.5 About The About homepage 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 network The diagnostics information displayed may be saved...
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... A and B are connecting. Press and hold the Pair button of Powerline adapter B for 3 to 8 seconds, the Power LED will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made. 24 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 the Pair feature. 5.2 Set Up a Powerline AV Network with the Pair button You...
... A and B are connecting. Press and hold the Pair button of Powerline adapter B for 3 to 8 seconds, the Power LED will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made. 24 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 the Pair feature. 5.2 Set Up a Powerline AV Network with the Pair button You...