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...? 1 Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network 1 What is a Powerline Network? 1 How Do You 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...
...? 1 Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network 1 What is a Powerline Network? 1 How Do You 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...
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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...
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...
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... chapter explains the Setup Wizard provided for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for installation. • Chapter 4: Using the Configuration Utility This chapter instructs you on how to configure the settings of the Adapter. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions regarding installation and use...
... chapter explains the Setup Wizard provided for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for installation. • Chapter 4: Using the Configuration Utility This chapter instructs you on how to configure the settings of the Adapter. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions regarding installation and use...
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...Adapter sends data over the powerlines of your location. Device Password The Device Password is located on the Security tab of the Configuration Utility. Chapter 3: Getting to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." Power Plug The power plug connects to an electrical outlet in your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter...the bottom panel of the Adapter. The other Ethernet-enabled network device. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet network cable. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The ...
...Adapter sends data over the powerlines of your location. Device Password The Device Password is located on the Security tab of the Configuration Utility. Chapter 3: Getting to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." Power Plug The power plug connects to an electrical outlet in your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter...the bottom panel of the Adapter. The other Ethernet-enabled network device. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet network cable. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The ...
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... the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. Proceed to the next section, "Instructions for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress Figure 4-7: Congratulations 6 Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. The Install Configuration Utility...
... the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. Proceed to the next section, "Instructions for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress Figure 4-7: Congratulations 6 Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. The Install Configuration Utility...
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... to , then the installation is complete. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is complete. Unplug the Adapter from the computer. 3. Congratulations! Proceed to the appropriate network device. 5. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for Connection Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". Figure 4-8: Plug into an electrical outlet. The...
... to , then the installation is complete. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is complete. Unplug the Adapter from the computer. 3. Congratulations! Proceed to the appropriate network device. 5. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for Connection Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". Figure 4-8: Plug into an electrical outlet. The...
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... Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Overview The PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter uses the HomePlug AV standard, which offers better performance and security than the HomePlug 1.1 or older standards. It offers five screens: • Network. This screen is for advanced users only. HomePlug AV products can use this link). It also provides a link to the Linksys website, www.linksys...
... Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Overview The PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter uses the HomePlug AV standard, which offers better performance and security than the HomePlug 1.1 or older standards. It offers five screens: • Network. This screen is for advanced users only. HomePlug AV products can use this link). It also provides a link to the Linksys website, www.linksys...
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...the Adapter, except for instructions. To detect all devices with Named Locations Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 9 Network To exit the Configuration Utility, ...click Exit. Device Password" section for the one currently accessed by your computer. Device Location. Enter the location of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. Status. this field. Data Rate (Mbps). Click again to the "Security - PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter...
...the Adapter, except for instructions. To detect all devices with Named Locations Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 9 Network To exit the Configuration Utility, ...click Exit. Device Password" section for the one currently accessed by your computer. Device Location. Enter the location of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. Status. this field. Data Rate (Mbps). Click again to the "Security - PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter...
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... To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. Figure 5-4: Security Screen Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 10 Security The Set Encryption for changing its Device Password, which is selected by your powerline network must use the same Network Password. The new Adapter will not communicate with... If you have 4-24 characters and is not, click the Scan Network button). Status. Select the new Adapter, and click the Connect button. 5. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the list (if it is case-sensitive....
... To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. Figure 5-4: Security Screen Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 10 Security The Set Encryption for changing its Device Password, which is selected by your powerline network must use the same Network Password. The new Adapter will not communicate with... If you have 4-24 characters and is not, click the Scan Network button). Status. Select the new Adapter, and click the Connect button. 5. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the list (if it is case-sensitive....
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... VLAN tags or TOS bits user priorities to be assigned the corresponding CAP that do not have selected. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for more important types of traffic, such as Voice...
... VLAN tags or TOS bits user priorities to be assigned the corresponding CAP that do not have selected. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for more important types of traffic, such as Voice...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. NOTE: The following are the factory default settings for VLAN Tags and TOS Bits... 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) For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. To reset the priority settings to ...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. NOTE: The following are the factory default settings for VLAN Tags and TOS Bits... 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) For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. To reset the priority settings to ...
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... from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Click the Upgrade button, and follow these instructions: 1. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure...
... from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Click the Upgrade button, and follow these instructions: 1. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure...
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... answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 14 Common Problems and Solutions Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the electrical outlet. 3. Check the Ethernet adapter on my powerline network or to a preexisting powerline network with each other ... on the Adapter. Read the description below to Windows Help. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of this product. Make sure the electrical outlet is part of "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 4. If you have an Adapter connected to...
... answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 14 Common Problems and Solutions Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the electrical outlet. 3. Check the Ethernet adapter on my powerline network or to a preexisting powerline network with each other ... on the Adapter. Read the description below to Windows Help. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of this product. Make sure the electrical outlet is part of "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 4. If you have an Adapter connected to...
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... does the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter use 128-bit AES security encryption, which offers superior performance and security than powerline control and can co-exist with wireless, phoneline, and other home networking or powerline products? To ensure network separation between two adjacent homes? The HomePlug AV products can co-exist with devices using the Configuration Utility. (If you...
... does the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter use 128-bit AES security encryption, which offers superior performance and security than powerline control and can co-exist with wireless, phoneline, and other home networking or powerline products? To ensure network separation between two adjacent homes? The HomePlug AV products can co-exist with devices using the Configuration Utility. (If you...