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... Ethernet LAN card installed with a new unassociated device added via the Pair button. 2.Reset to Internet access. Package Contents The 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter package contains the following : ¾ Operating System of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 ¾ Operating System...compatible processor and above items are two CAT-5 Ethernet Cables in addition to default setting via the Reset button. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your dealer immediately. 1 Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter within minutes. This...
... Ethernet LAN card installed with a new unassociated device added via the Pair button. 2.Reset to Internet access. Package Contents The 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter package contains the following : ¾ Operating System of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 ¾ Operating System...compatible processor and above items are two CAT-5 Ethernet Cables in addition to default setting via the Reset button. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your dealer immediately. 1 Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter within minutes. This...
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... 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. With this high speed connection rate, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter works in order to a device or the device is ... network successfully The Homeplug is transmitting data over Homeplug AV network The Ethernet port is being transmitted through the Ethernet port 2 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to the environment. Take notes that this...
... 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. With this high speed connection rate, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter works in order to a device or the device is ... network successfully The Homeplug is transmitting data over Homeplug AV network The Ethernet port is being transmitted through the Ethernet port 2 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to the environment. Take notes that this...
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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 When PLC is flashing, different colours represent different data transmitting performance. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: 1.
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...'s Ethernet port. 2.Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the computer. 4.Turn on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - Computer For those computers you computer's LAN port. 3.Plug the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to...
...'s Ethernet port. 2.Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the computer. 4.Turn on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 2.4 Hardware Connection - Computer For those computers you computer's LAN port. 3.Plug the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to...
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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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... 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. 6 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...
... 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. 6 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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..." 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 Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility After you'd successfully installed the Powerline Ethernet Adapter hardware and Management Utility software, you can setup or... to the current computer where the Management Utility is similar. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter Configuration Utility enables the users to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need.
..." 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 Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility After you'd successfully installed the Powerline Ethernet Adapter hardware and Management Utility software, you can setup or... to the current computer where the Management Utility is similar. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter Configuration Utility enables the users to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need.
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... devices. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of firmware for the device, please select appropriate Firmware and PIB files together. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. z NVM: None-volatile memory. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click...
... devices. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of firmware for the device, please select appropriate Firmware and PIB files together. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. z NVM: None-volatile memory. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click...
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... Adapter to change the name by clicking the "Add" button. Enter the path name or click Browse... One may redefine or change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. Follow the pop-up dialog box to select the downloaded files on the current logical network. y Device Name: Shows the default device name... connection. Follow the pop-up dialog box to complete your network that is "ON"). Click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you to the computer. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1.
... Adapter to change the name by clicking the "Add" button. Enter the path name or click Browse... One may redefine or change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. Follow the pop-up dialog box to select the downloaded files on the current logical network. y Device Name: Shows the default device name... connection. Follow the pop-up dialog box to complete your network that is "ON"). Click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you to the computer. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1.
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... change your Password (Take note to the network. If the Powerline Ethernet Adapter device could not be located, a warning message will be shown. 18 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...
... change your Password (Take note to the network. If the Powerline Ethernet Adapter device could not be located, a warning message will be shown. 18 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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... that the Powerline Ethernet Adapter must be present on the power grid in order to activate the set password and added 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 enter both...
... that the Powerline Ethernet Adapter must be present on the power grid in order to activate the set password and added 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 enter both...
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... button is always available. For devices whose Device's Password had been entered for connectivity to be included in the device list afterward selecting this operation. 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...
... button is always available. For devices whose Device's Password had been entered for connectivity to be included in the device list afterward selecting this operation. 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...
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... 0 is the lowest priority. Therefore, the 8 levels of VLAN Ethernet tags must while CAP 1 can be mapped to CAP levels is shown in Figure. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Service, is easily done using tags at the beginning of data frames...
... 0 is the lowest priority. Therefore, the 8 levels of VLAN Ethernet tags must while CAP 1 can be mapped to CAP levels is shown in Figure. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Service, is easily done using tags at the beginning of data frames...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... pops up with a confirmation message if we try to a text file for later use, or 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 be saved to...
... pops up with a confirmation message if we try to a text file for later use, or 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 be saved to...
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... on both adapters will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made. 24 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...
... on both adapters will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made. 24 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...