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... been designed to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. In addition to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to these symbols, there are definitions for the following items when reading...
... been designed to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. In addition to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to these symbols, there are definitions for the following items when reading...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 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...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 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...
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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...
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...
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... user guide to help you install and use a PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter to interface your cable or DSL router to your computers and other devices are connected to the powerline network, they can run media-centric applications like printers and storage space, and all you for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome And if you on...
... user guide to help you install and use a PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter to interface your cable or DSL router to your computers and other devices are connected to the powerline network, they can run media-centric applications like printers and storage space, and all you for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome And if you on...
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...; Appendix E: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Adapter. • Appendix F: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Adapter. • Appendix G: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter • Appendix B: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently...
...; Appendix E: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Adapter. • Appendix F: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Adapter. • Appendix G: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter • Appendix B: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently...
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... Internet connection upstairs. Downstairs, the media center is connected to connect your home or office to its Adapter, which is a Powerline Network? Video Music Photos Figure 2-1: Diagram of your powerline network devices, such as computers and media devices. Connect each Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is plugged into another electrical outlet. On one...
... Internet connection upstairs. Downstairs, the media center is connected to connect your home or office to its Adapter, which is a Powerline Network? Video Music Photos Figure 2-1: Diagram of your powerline network devices, such as computers and media devices. Connect each Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is plugged into another electrical outlet. On one...
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...Device Password are adding this Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with your residence, Linksys recommends that you may need to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the Configuration Utility. Device... the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges. 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 ...
...Device Password are adding this Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with your residence, Linksys recommends that you may need to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the Configuration Utility. Device... the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges. 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 ...
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The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on the front panel. Chapter 3: Getting to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection. The Ethernet LED flashes to indicate activity over the powerline connection. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on . PowerLine LED Blue. The PowerLine LED flashes to Know the Adapter The Front Panel Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 Ethernet LED Blue. Power LED Blue.
The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on the front panel. Chapter 3: Getting to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection. The Ethernet LED flashes to indicate activity over the powerline connection. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on . PowerLine LED Blue. The PowerLine LED flashes to Know the Adapter The Front Panel Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 Ethernet LED Blue. Power LED Blue.
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... the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. • Click Exit to Install 4 Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: License Agreement Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview Figure 4-3: Preparing to exit the Setup Wizard. 3. Go to your CD drive). 2. If you use, run automatically. The Setup Wizard should run the Setup Wizard. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you...
... the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. • Click Exit to Install 4 Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: License Agreement Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview Figure 4-3: Preparing to exit the Setup Wizard. 3. Go to your CD drive). 2. If you use, run automatically. The Setup Wizard should run the Setup Wizard. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you...
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... of an Ethernet network cable to an Ethernet port on your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter Plugs Directly into Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for protection against surges. The Adapter has its own power filter for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-5: Connection to a Desktop Computer 5 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5.
... of an Ethernet network cable to an Ethernet port on your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter Plugs Directly into Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for protection against surges. The Adapter has its own power filter for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-5: Connection to a Desktop Computer 5 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5.
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...register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. 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. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. Proceed to the next section,...
...register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. 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. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. Proceed to the next section,...
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...against surges. The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Figure 4-8: Plug into an electrical outlet. Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the ...complete. Plug the Adapter into the Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 7 Instructions for Connection 1. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is complete. Congratulations! PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for Connection If the Adapter is for a different...
...against surges. The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Figure 4-8: Plug into an electrical outlet. Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the ...complete. Plug the Adapter into the Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 7 Instructions for Connection 1. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is complete. Congratulations! PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for Connection If the Adapter is for a different...
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... default), then refer to discover all Linksys HomePlug AV products. This screen displays the version number of Service (QoS) settings on the connected Adapter. HomePlug AV products can use this screen. • Upgrade. It offers five screens: • Network. 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...
... default), then refer to discover all Linksys HomePlug AV products. This screen displays the version number of Service (QoS) settings on the connected Adapter. HomePlug AV products can use this screen. • Upgrade. It offers five screens: • Network. 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...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on your HomePlug AV powerline network, all devices on the powerline network, click the Scan Network button. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. Data Rate (Mbps). To exit the.... R stands for instructions. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. Click once to select this indicates that the Adapter is physically connected to a pre-existing powerline network with Named Locations Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 9 Network To ...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Network The Network screen lists the devices on your HomePlug AV powerline network, all devices on the powerline network, click the Scan Network button. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer. Data Rate (Mbps). To exit the.... R stands for instructions. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. Click once to select this indicates that the Adapter is physically connected to a pre-existing powerline network with Named Locations Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 9 Network To ...
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... Exit. Figure 5-4: Security Screen Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 10 Security PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on a sticker attached to the back panel of the Adapter. 2. Displayed here is case-sensitive. NOTE: All of the Adapter currently accessed by default. If you change the Network Password for one...
... Exit. Figure 5-4: Security Screen Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility 10 Security PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on a sticker attached to the back panel of the Adapter. 2. Displayed here is case-sensitive. NOTE: All of the Adapter currently accessed by default. If you change the Network Password for one...
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...tags override TOS bits.) 0-7. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 Status. Default CAP - PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for the different types of traffic. Hence the eight levels of VLAN ...highest user priority), select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0 (CAP3 being the highest priority). HomePlug AV can also set the default priority mapping of the Adapter currently accessed by VLAN tags, TOS bits, or other priority mapping.
...tags override TOS bits.) 0-7. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 Status. Default CAP - PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for the different types of traffic. Hence the eight levels of VLAN ...highest user priority), select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0 (CAP3 being the highest priority). HomePlug AV can also set the default priority mapping of the Adapter currently accessed by VLAN tags, TOS bits, or other priority mapping.
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... appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. Multicast/Broadcast. To save your changes, click the Save button. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults, click the Restore Default button. NOTE: The following are the factory default settings for VLAN...
... appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. Multicast/Broadcast. To save your changes, click the Save button. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults, click the Restore Default button. NOTE: The following are the factory default settings for VLAN...
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...this screen to find the file. 4. Ver. Displayed here is the firmware version of the Adapter. Status. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware file on -screen instructions. Click the Upgrade button, and follow...Configuration Utility, click Exit. Firmware Version. Click the WWW.LINKSYS.COM button to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. (You must have an active Internet connection to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility ...
...this screen to find the file. 4. Ver. Displayed here is the firmware version of the Adapter. Status. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware file on -screen instructions. Click the Upgrade button, and follow...Configuration Utility, click Exit. Firmware Version. Click the WWW.LINKSYS.COM button to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. (You must have an active Internet connection to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility ...
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... to see if the adapter is part of the powerline-networked computers. If your powerline-networked devices cannot access the Internet, make sure you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting... Refer to the Adapter. 5. For more information, refer to solve your adapter.) 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the LEDs light up after I installed the Adapter. Common Problems and Solutions 1. Unplug the Adapter from the Adapter. 2. The Ethernet LED does not ...
... to see if the adapter is part of the powerline-networked computers. If your powerline-networked devices cannot access the Internet, make sure you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting... Refer to the Adapter. 5. For more information, refer to solve your adapter.) 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the LEDs light up after I installed the Adapter. Common Problems and Solutions 1. Unplug the Adapter from the Adapter. 2. The Ethernet LED does not ...
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...standards? however, HomePlug AV products can co-exist with devices using HomePlug AV products for maximum throughput and performance. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Frequently Asked Questions What kind of powerline technology does the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter use 128-bit AES...two adjacent homes? HomePlug AV products cannot communicate with wireless, phoneline, and other home networking or powerline products? Linksys recommends using previous standards; The Adapter uses HomePlug AV technology, which is eavesdropping prevented? HomePlug AV technology operates in a ...
...standards? however, HomePlug AV products can co-exist with devices using HomePlug AV products for maximum throughput and performance. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Frequently Asked Questions What kind of powerline technology does the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter use 128-bit AES...two adjacent homes? HomePlug AV products cannot communicate with wireless, phoneline, and other home networking or powerline products? Linksys recommends using previous standards; The Adapter uses HomePlug AV technology, which is eavesdropping prevented? HomePlug AV technology operates in a ...