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TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Rev: 1.0.1 1910010542
TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Rev: 1.0.1 1910010542
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...AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through (There are two AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Throughs in Starter Kit) ¾ One CAT-5 Ethernet Cable (There are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. 1 The new Powerline Adapter TL-PA251 from TP-LINK... of free disk space (Minimum) ¾ CD-ROM Drive B. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Powerline Adapter within minutes. Moreover, the adapter provides two useful functions. 1....
...AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through (There are two AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Throughs in Starter Kit) ¾ One CAT-5 Ethernet Cable (There are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. 1 The new Powerline Adapter TL-PA251 from TP-LINK... of free disk space (Minimum) ¾ CD-ROM Drive B. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Powerline Adapter within minutes. Moreover, the adapter provides two useful functions. 1....
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..., but there is switched on . The Ethernet port is linked, but there is off , the Homeplug will leave the power-saving mode once the three LEDs flash simultaneity. 2 Item Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Status Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Off...data being transmitted through the Ethernet port ) Note: Five minutes after the device connected to a powerline network. Power is transferring data. The Adapter is powered off . TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through 1.1 LED Indicator The LED indicator displays information about the device's status....
..., but there is switched on . The Ethernet port is linked, but there is off , the Homeplug will leave the power-saving mode once the three LEDs flash simultaneity. 2 Item Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Status Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Off...data being transmitted through the Ethernet port ) Note: Five minutes after the device connected to a powerline network. Power is transferring data. The Adapter is powered off . TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through 1.1 LED Indicator The LED indicator displays information about the device's status....
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TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through 1.2 Physical Interface There are used to secure a powerline network. Power Plug* A Power Plug connected to any 100V ~ 240V AC power socket Pair Button Pair buttons are four physical interfaces on the ... regional power specifications. After that, wait about the Pair button, please refer to Charpter 5 Advanced Feature:How to be pressed within 2 minutes of this Powerline Adapter. If you press the Pair button for 3 to a normal wall socket. No electrical socket is lost. * The provided power plug may differ ...
TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through 1.2 Physical Interface There are used to secure a powerline network. Power Plug* A Power Plug connected to any 100V ~ 240V AC power socket Pair Button Pair buttons are four physical interfaces on the ... regional power specifications. After that, wait about the Pair button, please refer to Charpter 5 Advanced Feature:How to be pressed within 2 minutes of this Powerline Adapter. If you press the Pair button for 3 to a normal wall socket. No electrical socket is lost. * The provided power plug may differ ...
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... sockets. you to the computer's LAN card with the following connection rules: y Plug the Powerline Adapter directly into an ordinary power outlet to extend your house. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Adapter supports up a high speed home network by using your home existing electrical wiring.
... sockets. you to the computer's LAN card with the following connection rules: y Plug the Powerline Adapter directly into an ordinary power outlet to extend your house. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Adapter supports up a high speed home network by using your home existing electrical wiring.
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... is shown below: on your ADSL broadband connection: 1.Connect one end of the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Adapter's Ethernet port. 2.Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to an available Ethernet port of the...3.Plug the Powerline Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer. 4.Turn on the Powerline Adapter are ) Note: Do not connect the Powerline adapter to your computer. 5.Check and confirm that the Power LED , Ethernet LED Powerline Adapter are ON. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass...
... is shown below: on your ADSL broadband connection: 1.Connect one end of the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Adapter's Ethernet port. 2.Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to an available Ethernet port of the...3.Plug the Powerline Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer. 4.Turn on the Powerline Adapter are ) Note: Do not connect the Powerline adapter to your computer. 5.Check and confirm that the Power LED , Ethernet LED Powerline Adapter are ON. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass...
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The idle wall sockets or electrical outlets in your household electrical circuit can be used as the disconnected device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through ) Note: Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used normally without interference from the network. 6
The idle wall sockets or electrical outlets in your household electrical circuit can be used as the disconnected device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through ) Note: Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used normally without interference from the network. 6
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TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility Please verify that you have installed the WinPcap (the version of which should be found on...before installing this provided software. ) Note: Please make sure that no other Powerline Utilities are installed before installing the Management Utility. If other Powerline Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your system. Step 2: Select TL-PA251 and click Management Utility and the program installation process will automatically...
TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility Please verify that you have installed the WinPcap (the version of which should be found on...before installing this provided software. ) Note: Please make sure that no other Powerline Utilities are installed before installing the Management Utility. If other Powerline Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your system. Step 2: Select TL-PA251 and click Management Utility and the program installation process will automatically...
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TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Step 2: After the installation, a shortcut to the "TL-PA251 Powerline Utility" application icon is provided on the windows desktop. 10
TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Step 2: After the installation, a shortcut to the "TL-PA251 Powerline Utility" application icon is provided on the windows desktop. 10
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...", "Diagnostics" and "About". 4.1 Main The Main tab shows all the Powerline Adapters that are logically connected to the current computer where the Management Utility is running. 11 TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility After you'd ...successfully installed the Powerline Adapter hardware and Management Utility software, you can set of ...
...", "Diagnostics" and "About". 4.1 Main The Main tab shows all the Powerline Adapters that are logically connected to the current computer where the Management Utility is running. 11 TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility After you'd ...successfully installed the Powerline Adapter hardware and Management Utility software, you can set of ...
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..., this panel. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to manage the Powerline Ethernet Adapter. Once the chosen Powerline Ethernet Adapter is shown as below. z NVM: None-volatile memory. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can... power line periodically for free. 12 In most cases, only one device will display in this Management Utility will be downloaded for any other existing powerline devices. It is connected to the same device.
..., this panel. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to manage the Powerline Ethernet Adapter. Once the chosen Powerline Ethernet Adapter is shown as below. z NVM: None-volatile memory. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can... power line periodically for free. 12 In most cases, only one device will display in this Management Utility will be downloaded for any other existing powerline devices. It is connected to the same device.
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... ¾ "x" Powerline Devices detected: This displays all Powerline Adapter you wish to change from TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com). 2. y Rate (Mbps): Shows the current transmission rate of the Powerline Adapter connection. y MAC Address: Shows the Powerline Adapter's MAC address... the selected Powerline Adapter. ¾ Enter Password: Shows the supplied Powerline Adapter's password (Initially left blank). To set the Powerline Adapter password (Which is being upgraded. y Device Name: Shows the default device name. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC...
... ¾ "x" Powerline Devices detected: This displays all Powerline Adapter you wish to change from TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com). 2. y Rate (Mbps): Shows the current transmission rate of the Powerline Adapter connection. y MAC Address: Shows the Powerline Adapter's MAC address... the selected Powerline Adapter. ¾ Enter Password: Shows the supplied Powerline Adapter's password (Initially left blank). To set the Powerline Adapter password (Which is being upgraded. y Device Name: Shows the default device name. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC...
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... following screen will be confirmed and added to be shown. 14 If the Powerline Adapter device could not be located, a warning message will display. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through 4.1.2 Enter Password Enter the password of the remote Powerline Adapters, and then you can be found on the back of these devices...
... following screen will be confirmed and added to be shown. 14 If the Powerline Adapter device could not be located, a warning message will display. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through 4.1.2 Enter Password Enter the password of the remote Powerline Adapters, and then you can be found on the back of these devices...
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... must be present on the power grid in order to activate the set password and add this powerline adapter to enter both the selected device's name and password. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through 4.1.3 Add Device The following screen will box pop up when clicking the "Add" button under Main configuration...
... must be present on the power grid in order to activate the set password and add this powerline adapter to enter both the selected device's name and password. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through 4.1.3 Add Device The following screen will box pop up when clicking the "Add" button under Main configuration...
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TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through 4.1.4 Reset This Management Utility allows you to change the Network Name of "Private Network Name" is always available. The Privacy configuration homepage allows you to reset the Powerline Adapter to its default settings by clicking on the "... to select the devices that is normally "HomePlugAV". Reset the private network to this computer into a private network. All Powerline devices are shipped using a default logical network (network name), which is currently connected to universal public network by clicking the...
TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through 4.1.4 Reset This Management Utility allows you to change the Network Name of "Private Network Name" is always available. The Privacy configuration homepage allows you to reset the Powerline Adapter to its default settings by clicking on the "... to select the devices that is normally "HomePlugAV". Reset the private network to this computer into a private network. All Powerline devices are shipped using a default logical network (network name), which is currently connected to universal public network by clicking the...
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A dialog window will appear to report the success of the local Powerline Adapter device only. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through ¾ Set Local Device Only: Click this tab to change the logical network of all devices that appear on the ... will appear in the old logical network. For devices whose Device's Password had been entered for Quality of Service, is used to this operation. All Powerline Adapter devices seen on Main configuration homepage).
A dialog window will appear to report the success of the local Powerline Adapter device only. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through ¾ Set Local Device Only: Click this tab to change the logical network of all devices that appear on the ... will appear in the old logical network. For devices whose Device's Password had been entered for Quality of Service, is used to this operation. All Powerline Adapter devices seen on Main configuration homepage).
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TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through QoS requirements are different for 4 levels of 'user priority'. Advanced VLAN Priority Mapping: The group sets VLAN priority to specify 8 (0~7) levels of Channel Access Priority CAP(0-3)). The values shown in HomePlug, CAP 3 is the highest priority while CAP 0 is used for streaming... Simple Application Mapping: The group allows you to CAP levels is the lowest. Homeplug AV powerline allows for various data types such as streaming video or music, voice and raw data. Mapping VLAN tags to choose what type of traffic...
TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through QoS requirements are different for 4 levels of 'user priority'. Advanced VLAN Priority Mapping: The group sets VLAN priority to specify 8 (0~7) levels of Channel Access Priority CAP(0-3)). The values shown in HomePlug, CAP 3 is the highest priority while CAP 0 is used for streaming... Simple Application Mapping: The group allows you to CAP levels is the lowest. Homeplug AV powerline allows for various data types such as streaming video or music, voice and raw data. Mapping VLAN tags to choose what type of traffic...
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...NDIS) and optionally ¾ MAC addresses of all remote Powerline Adapter devices seen on the powerline network are active on the Powerline network. It may no longer part of the network. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through The Diagnostics information displayed can ... Upper Panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware present on other networks, or devices that may include the following remote Powerline Adapter devices information is available from the diagnostics screen: ¾ Device Alias Name ¾ Device MAC Address ¾ ...
...NDIS) and optionally ¾ MAC addresses of all remote Powerline Adapter devices seen on the powerline network are active on the Powerline network. It may no longer part of the network. TL-PA251 AV200+ Multi-Streaming Powerline Adapter With AC Pass Through The Diagnostics information displayed can ... Upper Panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware present on other networks, or devices that may include the following remote Powerline Adapter devices information is available from the diagnostics screen: ¾ Device Alias Name ¾ Device MAC Address ¾ ...