User Guide
Page 6
... ~ 240V power outlets with standard home power wiring b) A computer 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 dealer immediately. 1 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of any new cabling. A. The...
... ~ 240V power outlets with standard home power wiring b) A computer 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 dealer immediately. 1 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of any new cabling. A. The...
User Guide
Page 7
... displays information about the device's status. With this high speed connection rate, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter works in order to a device or the device is power off Power is on the Ethernet port Data is not connected to extend your house. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to connect (Network access);
... displays information about the device's status. With this high speed connection rate, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter works in order to a device or the device is power off Power is on the Ethernet port Data is not connected to extend your house. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to connect (Network access);
User Guide
Page 8
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.
User Guide
Page 9
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - The hardware connection mechanism is shown below: 2.5 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 the computer. 4.Turn on your...
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - The hardware connection mechanism is shown below: 2.5 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 the computer. 4.Turn on your...
User Guide
Page 10
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
User Guide
Page 11
If other Powerline Ethernet Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your personal computer before installing the Management Utility. The Management utility can be beyond 4.1.1 ... to your system. 6 The WinPcap can be used on Operating System of which should be found on your 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 Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. ) Note: Please make...
If other Powerline Ethernet Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your personal computer before installing the Management Utility. The Management utility can be beyond 4.1.1 ... to your system. 6 The WinPcap can be used on Operating System of which should be found on your 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 Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. ) Note: Please make...
User Guide
Page 13
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
User Guide
Page 14
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
User Guide
Page 16
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
User Guide
Page 19
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
User Guide
Page 20
... all the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that are logically connected to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. 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...
... all the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that are logically connected to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. 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...
User Guide
Page 21
...z PIB: Parameter Information Block. It contains configuration values that your computer: This shows all local Powerline Ethernet Adapter found connected to the computer's LAN card. If you want to the factory defaults after resetting the PLC. 16 ...powerline devices. 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 upgrading the firmware. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to manage the Powerline Ethernet Adapter...
...z PIB: Parameter Information Block. It contains configuration values that your computer: This shows all local Powerline Ethernet Adapter found connected to the computer's LAN card. If you want to the factory defaults after resetting the PLC. 16 ...powerline devices. 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 upgrading the firmware. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to manage the Powerline Ethernet Adapter...
User Guide
Page 22
...button. Follow the pop-up dialog box to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. The Management Utility will advice to locate the passwords for all the Powerline Ethernet Adapter found on the "Rename" tab and editing-in-place to complete...the default device name. Click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you to change the name. 17 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. y Password: Shows the current password of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to select the downloaded files on the...
...button. Follow the pop-up dialog box to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. The Management Utility will advice to locate the passwords for all the Powerline Ethernet Adapter found on the "Rename" tab and editing-in-place to complete...the default device name. Click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you to change the name. 17 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. y Password: Shows the current password of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to select the downloaded files on the...
User Guide
Page 23
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 confirmed and added to the password format) and click "OK" after setup. ) Note: The Powerline Ethernet Adapter device must be shown. 18 Enter your Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password, click and select...
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 confirmed and added to the password format) and click "OK" after setup. ) Note: The Powerline Ethernet Adapter device must be shown. 18 Enter your Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password, click and select...
User Guide
Page 24
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 the password format) and click "OK" ... Password (Take note to complete this operation. The following dialog box pop-up when clicking the "Add" button under Main configuration homepage. 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 and password.
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 the password format) and click "OK" ... Password (Take note to complete this operation. The following dialog box pop-up when clicking the "Add" button under Main configuration homepage. 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 and password.
User Guide
Page 25
... Privacy configuration homepage allows you to change the Network Name of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that is currently connected to this computer into a private network. Note that every Powerline Ethernet Adapter on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity ... homepage whose device passwords were not entered, 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 ...
... Privacy configuration homepage allows you to change the Network Name of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that is currently connected to this computer into a private network. Note that every Powerline Ethernet Adapter on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity ... homepage whose device passwords were not entered, 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 ...
User Guide
Page 26
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of data frames. To provide higher QoS for streaming data, ...mapping and default priority. Click on the QoS tab window. Homeplug AV powerline allows for various data types such as streaming video or music, voice and raw data. Therefore, the 8 levels of VLAN Ethernet tags must while CAP 1 can be set using the VLAM Priority .... Advanced VLAN Priority Mapping: The group sets VLAN priority to your local HomePlug device for by pitching on Ethernet frames are used for data.
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of data frames. To provide higher QoS for streaming data, ...mapping and default priority. Click on the QoS tab window. Homeplug AV powerline allows for various data types such as streaming video or music, voice and raw data. Therefore, the 8 levels of VLAN Ethernet tags must while CAP 1 can be set using the VLAM Priority .... Advanced VLAN Priority Mapping: The group sets VLAN priority to your local HomePlug device for by pitching on Ethernet frames are used for data.
User Guide
Page 27
...the host computer which were used (NDIS) and optionally ¾ MAC addresses of the network. Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices that may include the following remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices information is available from the diagnostics screen: ¾ Device Alias Name ¾ Device ... Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column. All devices that were on the powerline network are shown with a few other networks, or devices that are active on the Powerline network. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter...
...the host computer which were used (NDIS) and optionally ¾ MAC addresses of the network. Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices that may include the following remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices information is available from the diagnostics screen: ¾ Device Alias Name ¾ Device ... Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column. All devices that were on the powerline network are shown with a few other networks, or devices that are active on the Powerline network. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter...
User Guide
Page 28
...window pops up with a confirmation message if we try to a text file for later use, or can be printed for reference 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 to... 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
...window pops up with a confirmation message if we try to a text file for later use, or can be printed for reference 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 to... 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
User Guide
Page 29
... you can connect a number 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 128 bits-AES) The Homeplug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to set up a secure powerline connection with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the Pair...
... you can connect a number 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 128 bits-AES) The Homeplug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to set up a secure powerline connection with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the Pair...