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... California to change without notice. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In addition to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Contents". and/or its affiliates in the "Table of Figures...
... California to change without notice. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In addition to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Contents". and/or its affiliates in the "Table of Figures...
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... Create a Powerline Network? 1 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter 2 The Bottom Panel 2 The Back Panel 2 The Front Panel 3 Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 4 Overview 4 Instructions for the Setup Wizard 4 Instructions for Connection 7 Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 8 Overview 8 How to Access the Configuration Utility 8 Network 9 Security 10 Advanced (Advanced Users Only) 11 Upgrade 13 About 13 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 14 Common Problems and Solutions 14 Frequently Asked Questions 15 Appendix B: Glossary 16 Appendix C: Specifications...
... Create a Powerline Network? 1 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter 2 The Bottom Panel 2 The Back Panel 2 The Front Panel 3 Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 4 Overview 4 Instructions for the Setup Wizard 4 Instructions for Connection 7 Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 8 Overview 8 How to Access the Configuration Utility 8 Network 9 Security 10 Advanced (Advanced Users Only) 11 Upgrade 13 About 13 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 14 Common Problems and Solutions 14 Frequently Asked Questions 15 Appendix B: Glossary 16 Appendix C: Specifications...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Diagram of a Typical Powerline Network 1 Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel 2 Figure 3-2: Back Panel 2 Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 Figure 4-1: Welcome 4 Figure 4-2: License Agreement 4 Figure 4-3: Preparing to Install 4 Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter 5 Figure 4-5: Connection to a Desktop Computer 5 Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress 6 Figure 4-7: Congratulations 6 Figure 4-8: Plug into the Outlet 7 Figure 5-1: Configuration Utility Icon 8 Figure 5-2: Network Screen 9 Figure 5-3: Network Screen with Named Locations ...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Diagram of a Typical Powerline Network 1 Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel 2 Figure 3-2: Back Panel 2 Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 Figure 4-1: Welcome 4 Figure 4-2: License Agreement 4 Figure 4-3: Preparing to Install 4 Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter 5 Figure 4-5: Connection to a Desktop Computer 5 Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress 6 Figure 4-7: Congratulations 6 Figure 4-8: Plug into the Outlet 7 Figure 5-1: Configuration Utility Icon 8 Figure 5-2: Network Screen 9 Figure 5-3: Network Screen with Named Locations ...
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... this Guide? What's in your home or office into a high-speed network. It lets you on how to the Internet from any Ethernet-enabled device, whether it's a computer or media center. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome These instructions should be able to connect to configure the settings of the Adapter. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions regarding installation and use a PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter to interface your cable or DSL router to...
... this Guide? What's in your home or office into a high-speed network. It lets you on how to the Internet from any Ethernet-enabled device, whether it's a computer or media center. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome These instructions should be able to connect to configure the settings of the Adapter. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions regarding installation and use a PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter to interface your cable or DSL router to...
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... an electrical outlet. Device Password The Device Password is located on the back panel of the Adapter. Chapter 3: Getting to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." The other Ethernet-enabled network device. The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges. For more information, refer to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel Figure 3-2: Back Panel 2 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to an Ethernet network cable. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port connects to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the...
... an electrical outlet. Device Password The Device Password is located on the back panel of the Adapter. Chapter 3: Getting to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." The other Ethernet-enabled network device. The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges. For more information, refer to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel Figure 3-2: Back Panel 2 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to an Ethernet network cable. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port connects to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the...
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... End User License Agreement screen will appear briefly. Go to Install screen will appear. The Setup Wizard should run the Setup Wizard. The Preparing to your CD drive). 2. Instructions for the Setup Wizard 1. On the Welcome screen, click Setup to cancel the installation, click the Cancel button. If it does not, click Start. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you use, run...
... End User License Agreement screen will appear briefly. Go to Install screen will appear. The Setup Wizard should run the Setup Wizard. The Preparing to your CD drive). 2. Instructions for the Setup Wizard 1. On the Welcome screen, click Setup to cancel the installation, click the Cancel button. If it does not, click Start. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you use, run...
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... the Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Plug the Adapter into an electrical outlet. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet port of your computer, which is running the Setup Wizard. Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter Plugs Directly into Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for protection against surges. Then click Next. Connect the other end to a Desktop Computer 5 The Adapter has its own power filter for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-5: Connection...
... the Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Plug the Adapter into an electrical outlet. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet port of your computer, which is running the Setup Wizard. Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter Plugs Directly into Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for protection against surges. Then click Next. Connect the other end to a Desktop Computer 5 The Adapter has its own power filter for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-5: Connection...
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... 4-7: Congratulations 6 On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. If you want to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. The Install Configuration Utility screen will appear. (The Configuration Utility is a program that manages powerline devices.) Wait a few minutes while the Setup Wizard installs the Configuration Utility.
... 4-7: Congratulations 6 On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. If you want to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. The Install Configuration Utility screen will appear. (The Configuration Utility is a program that manages powerline devices.) Wait a few minutes while the Setup Wizard installs the Configuration Utility.
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... Ethernet network cable from its own power filter for Connection Plug the Adapter into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its electrical outlet. 4. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is complete. Figure 4-8: Plug into the Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 7 Instructions for protection against surges. Connect the Ethernet network cable to step 2. 2. Congratulations! The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter...
... Ethernet network cable from its own power filter for Connection Plug the Adapter into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its electrical outlet. 4. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is complete. Figure 4-8: Plug into the Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 7 Instructions for protection against surges. Connect the Ethernet network cable to step 2. 2. Congratulations! The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter...
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... 1.1 or older standards. HomePlug AV products can use the Configuration Utility to use this link). How to the Security - Upgrade the connected Adapter's firmware. • About. If you must have to be the Adapter physically connected to open the Configuration Utility. Set a unique Network Password on the powerline network, and connect to any Adapter (it does not have an active Internet connection to configure all Adapters on the connected Adapter. Device Password section for advanced users only. You can co...
... 1.1 or older standards. HomePlug AV products can use the Configuration Utility to use this link). How to the Security - Upgrade the connected Adapter's firmware. • About. If you must have to be the Adapter physically connected to open the Configuration Utility. Set a unique Network Password on the powerline network, and connect to any Adapter (it does not have an active Internet connection to configure all Adapters on the connected Adapter. Device Password section for advanced users only. You can co...
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... 5-2: Network Screen Figure 5-3: Network Screen with a unique Network Password (not the default), then the new Adapter may not be detected. Device Password" section for remote; R stands for instructions. To access a specific Adapter, select it . Enter the location of the Adapter. Status. The table describes the Adapters on your HomePlug AV powerline network, all devices on the list and click the Connect button. Refer to edit it on the powerline network, click the Scan Network button. Displayed here is the MAC address...
... 5-2: Network Screen Figure 5-3: Network Screen with a unique Network Password (not the default), then the new Adapter may not be detected. Device Password" section for remote; R stands for instructions. To access a specific Adapter, select it . Enter the location of the Adapter. Status. The table describes the Adapters on your HomePlug AV powerline network, all devices on the list and click the Connect button. Refer to edit it on the powerline network, click the Scan Network button. Displayed here is the MAC address...
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... back panel of the Adapter. 2. Network Password Network Password. Device Password If you have 4-24 characters and is shown on a sticker attached to your computer. Figure 5-4: Security Screen Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 10 Security Select the new Adapter, and click the Connect button. 5. All of the others. Enter a unique Network Password, and click the Save button. If you change the Network Password for Remote Device setting is not, click the Scan Network button). To restore the default...
... back panel of the Adapter. 2. Network Password Network Password. Device Password If you have 4-24 characters and is shown on a sticker attached to your computer. Figure 5-4: Security Screen Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 10 Security Select the new Adapter, and click the Connect button. 5. All of the others. Enter a unique Network Password, and click the Save button. If you change the Network Password for Remote Device setting is not, click the Scan Network button). To restore the default...
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.... For each type of traffic. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for more important types of traffic, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls or streaming video, set priority levels for the different types of traffic, select the appropriate CAP setting. For the connected Adapter, use this screen to map VLAN tags or TOS bits user priorities to the four levels of Channel Access Priority...
.... For each type of traffic. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for more important types of traffic, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls or streaming video, set priority levels for the different types of traffic, select the appropriate CAP setting. For the connected Adapter, use this screen to map VLAN tags or TOS bits user priorities to the four levels of Channel Access Priority...
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.... PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. NOTE: The following are the factory default settings for VLAN Tags and TOS Bits: VLAN Tag Default CAP User Priority Priority 0 CAP1 1 CAP0 2 CAP0 3 CAP1 4 CAP2 5 CAP2 6 CAP3 7 CAP3 TOS Bit User Default CAP Priority Priority 0 CAP1 1 CAP1 2 CAP2 3 CAP3 4 CAP3 5 CAP3 6 CAP3 7 CAP3 Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 12 Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults, click the Restore Default button.
.... PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. NOTE: The following are the factory default settings for VLAN Tags and TOS Bits: VLAN Tag Default CAP User Priority Priority 0 CAP1 1 CAP0 2 CAP0 3 CAP1 4 CAP2 5 CAP2 6 CAP3 7 CAP3 TOS Bit User Default CAP Priority Priority 0 CAP1 1 CAP1 2 CAP2 3 CAP3 4 CAP3 5 CAP3 6 CAP3 7 CAP3 Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 12 Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults, click the Restore Default button.
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... MAC address of the Configuration Utility. Status. Device Information MAC Address. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Displayed here is the firmware version of the firmware's file, or click the Browse button to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Enter the location of the Adapter. About The About screen displays information about the connected Adapter and a link to find the file. 4. Status. Click the WWW.LINKSYS.COM button to visit the Linksys...
... MAC address of the Configuration Utility. Status. Device Information MAC Address. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Displayed here is the firmware version of the firmware's file, or click the Browse button to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Enter the location of the Adapter. About The About screen displays information about the connected Adapter and a link to find the file. 4. Status. Click the WWW.LINKSYS.COM button to visit the Linksys...
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... are set up after I cannot connect to other network device to the router. (The router must have been configured with each other . This appendix provides solutions to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 3. None of this product. Check the Ethernet adapter on IP addressing and TCP/IP, refer to communicate with the same Network Password; Follow these instructions: 1. Refer to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the LEDs light...
... are set up after I cannot connect to other network device to the router. (The router must have been configured with each other . This appendix provides solutions to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 3. None of this product. Check the Ethernet adapter on IP addressing and TCP/IP, refer to communicate with the same Network Password; Follow these instructions: 1. Refer to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the LEDs light...
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... interference with wireless, phoneline, and other home networking or powerline products? No. Linksys recommends using previous HomePlug standards? Appendix A: Troubleshooting 15 Frequently Asked Questions The Adapter uses HomePlug AV technology, which is eavesdropping prevented? How do HomePlug AV products handle signal interference between homes, HomePlug AV products use ? How is enabled by default. To encrypt data, this security method uses the Network Password you set using previous standards; HomePlug AV products...
... interference with wireless, phoneline, and other home networking or powerline products? No. Linksys recommends using previous HomePlug standards? Appendix A: Troubleshooting 15 Frequently Asked Questions The Adapter uses HomePlug AV technology, which is eavesdropping prevented? How do HomePlug AV products handle signal interference between homes, HomePlug AV products use ? How is enabled by default. To encrypt data, this security method uses the Network Password you set using previous standards; HomePlug AV products...
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... assigning permanent IP addresses. DNS (Domain Name Server) - Domain - Bandwidth - Bit - To start a device and cause it to be "seen" from your ISP's server, which in a series, one PC, allowing it to start executing instructions. An application program that forwards Internet traffic from the Internet. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - A device that provides a way to the Internet. Removes the Router's firewall protection from one after the other. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix B: Glossary...
... assigning permanent IP addresses. DNS (Domain Name Server) - Domain - Bandwidth - Bit - To start a device and cause it to be "seen" from your ISP's server, which in a series, one PC, allowing it to start executing instructions. An application program that forwards Internet traffic from the Internet. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - A device that provides a way to the Internet. Removes the Router's firewall protection from one after the other. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix B: Glossary...
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... (username and password) in a network is online. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A type of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Router - A widely used to data transport. Switch - 1. A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of broadband connection that is also used for the Internet. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - Subnet Mask - A data switch that determines the size of data sent. Appendix B: Glossary 18 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - A standard mail server commonly...
... (username and password) in a network is online. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A type of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Router - A widely used to data transport. Switch - 1. A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of broadband connection that is also used for the Internet. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - Subnet Mask - A data switch that determines the size of data sent. Appendix B: Glossary 18 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - A standard mail server commonly...
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... requested to return the Product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the ...Linksys Technical Support in accordance with instructions supplied by jurisdiction. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. This warranty gives You specific...repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix D: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that the Product will be free...
... requested to return the Product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the ...Linksys Technical Support in accordance with instructions supplied by jurisdiction. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. This warranty gives You specific...repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix D: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that the Product will be free...