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... address or e-mail address. Powerline AV Network Adapter About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to add http:// in the U.S. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo...
... address or e-mail address. Powerline AV Network Adapter About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to add http:// in the U.S. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo...
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...Powerline Networking 1 How Powerline Networking Works 1 How to Share Internet Access over the Powerline Network 1 A Powerline Network in a Two-Story House 2 Chapter 2: Product Overview 3 Front Panel of the Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300 3 Back Panel of the Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300 3 Front Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300 3 Back Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300... Agreement 17 Software in Linksys Products 17 Software Licenses 17 Powerline AV Network Adapter ii
...Powerline Networking 1 How Powerline Networking Works 1 How to Share Internet Access over the Powerline Network 1 A Powerline Network in a Two-Story House 2 Chapter 2: Product Overview 3 Front Panel of the Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300 3 Back Panel of the Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300 3 Front Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300 3 Back Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300... Agreement 17 Software in Linksys Products 17 Software Licenses 17 Powerline AV Network Adapter ii
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... electrical outlet. A powerline network uses your existing powerlines as the wiring for your powerline network, use Powerline AV Adapters. Each device on your powerline network requires connection to one Ethernet port and connects to the following: •• an electrical outlet •• a computer or other Ethernet network device (using an Ethernet cable) Introduction to Powerline Networking The Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300) features four...
... electrical outlet. A powerline network uses your existing powerlines as the wiring for your powerline network, use Powerline AV Adapters. Each device on your powerline network requires connection to one Ethernet port and connects to the following: •• an electrical outlet •• a computer or other Ethernet network device (using an Ethernet cable) Introduction to Powerline Networking The Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300) features four...
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...-Story House Powerline AV Network Adapter 2 Internet access and files can play downstairs in the comfort of your living room, while taking advantage of a Powerline Network in the living room. Downstairs, the gaming console and a computer share their Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet. Introduction to Powerline Networking Modem Router Powerline AV Network Adapter Computer Gaming Console Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter Diagram of...
...-Story House Powerline AV Network Adapter 2 Internet access and files can play downstairs in the comfort of your living room, while taking advantage of a Powerline Network in the living room. Downstairs, the gaming console and a computer share their Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet. Introduction to Powerline Networking Modem Router Powerline AV Network Adapter Computer Gaming Console Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter Diagram of...
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... of the Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300) Ethernet The Ethernet port connects to create a powerline network. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco powerline products: Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300), Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300), or Powerline AV Network Kit (model number: PLK300). Back Panel of the power cord. The Powerline AV Network Adapter features one Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter to an Ethernet network device, such...
... of the Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300) Ethernet The Ethernet port connects to create a powerline network. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco powerline products: Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300), Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300), or Powerline AV Network Kit (model number: PLK300). Back Panel of the power cord. The Powerline AV Network Adapter features one Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter to an Ethernet network device, such...
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... corresponding port is closest to the stand. Ethernet (Blue) These numbered LEDs correspond with the numbered Ethernet ports on a surface. Back Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300) Product Overview Vertical Placement The stand fits only on a level surface near an electrical outlet. 4 Chapter 2 HomePlug Simple Connect Button Use the HomePlug...
... corresponding port is closest to the stand. Ethernet (Blue) These numbered LEDs correspond with the numbered Ethernet ports on a surface. Back Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300) Product Overview Vertical Placement The stand fits only on a level surface near an electrical outlet. 4 Chapter 2 HomePlug Simple Connect Button Use the HomePlug...
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... mm (2.36 inches). NOTE: Linksys is within reach of its back panel. Also make sure the location is not responsible for damages incurred by measuring the distance between two adjacent slots is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Maneuver the Adapter so the two wall-mount slots... 60 mm (2.36 inches) apart. 3. Make sure the holes are not true to mount the Adapter. This distance Powerline AV Network Adapter 5 Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Adapter down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots. Product Overview should be 60 mm....
... mm (2.36 inches). NOTE: Linksys is within reach of its back panel. Also make sure the location is not responsible for damages incurred by measuring the distance between two adjacent slots is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Maneuver the Adapter so the two wall-mount slots... 60 mm (2.36 inches) apart. 3. Make sure the holes are not true to mount the Adapter. This distance Powerline AV Network Adapter 5 Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Adapter down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots. Product Overview should be 60 mm....
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... for the Power LED to set up , try again; Congratulations! For Adapter 3, wait for the powerline network. The Power LED starts flashing. 6 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Security Overview Before you begin, you should have a powerline network already installed; NOTE: The devices connected to the Powerline AV Network Adapters will restart. Release the button when the Power LED starts flashing and...
... for the Power LED to set up , try again; Congratulations! For Adapter 3, wait for the powerline network. The Power LED starts flashing. 6 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Security Overview Before you begin, you should have a powerline network already installed; NOTE: The devices connected to the Powerline AV Network Adapters will restart. Release the button when the Power LED starts flashing and...
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... HomePlug Simple Connect button for the additional Powerline AV Adapter(s). Repeat steps 1-4 to add additional Adapters, one at a time. Congratulations! After the Network Password is configured, Adapter 3 will restart, and the Power and Powerline LEDs light up. (If the Powerline LEDs do not light up, try again; Then release the button. Powerline AV Network Adapter 7 The Power LED starts flashing. 4. Security has...
... HomePlug Simple Connect button for the additional Powerline AV Adapter(s). Repeat steps 1-4 to add additional Adapters, one at a time. Congratulations! After the Network Password is configured, Adapter 3 will restart, and the Power and Powerline LEDs light up. (If the Powerline LEDs do not light up, try again; Then release the button. Powerline AV Network Adapter 7 The Power LED starts flashing. 4. Security has...
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... properly. You cannot connect to other . Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting None of the LEDs light up advanced security for the powerline network, follow the instructions in order for them to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Powerline AV Network Adapter 8 If this solution does not work, make sure the electrical outlet is securely connected to Windows Help for more...
... properly. You cannot connect to other . Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting None of the LEDs light up advanced security for the powerline network, follow the instructions in order for them to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Powerline AV Network Adapter 8 If this solution does not work, make sure the electrical outlet is securely connected to Windows Help for more...
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...Environmental Dimensions Weight Power Certification Operating Temp. Operating Humidity Storage Humidity PLE300 HomePlug AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Power, Ethernet HomePlug Simple Connect, Reset Power, Powerline, Ethernet RJ-45, Power 128-Bit AES Link Encryption 128 5.83" ...;C) 10 to 80% Noncondensing 5 to change without notice. Storage Temp. Powerline AV Network Adapter 9 Operating Humidity Storage Humidity PLS300 HomePlug AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Power, Ethernet 1-4 HomePlug Simple Connect, Reset Power, Powerline, Ethernet 1-4 RJ-45, Power 128-Bit AES Link Encryption 128 5.83...
...Environmental Dimensions Weight Power Certification Operating Temp. Operating Humidity Storage Humidity PLE300 HomePlug AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Power, Ethernet HomePlug Simple Connect, Reset Power, Powerline, Ethernet RJ-45, Power 128-Bit AES Link Encryption 128 5.83" ...;C) 10 to 80% Noncondensing 5 to change without notice. Storage Temp. Powerline AV Network Adapter 9 Operating Humidity Storage Humidity PLS300 HomePlug AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Power, Ethernet 1-4 HomePlug Simple Connect, Reset Power, Powerline, Ethernet 1-4 RJ-45, Power 128-Bit AES Link Encryption 128 5.83...
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... problem with it, please go to Linksys at your product to www.linksys.com/support where you will be uninterrupted or error free. The foregoing limitations will be bundled with third party software or Powerline AV Network Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. If the ...product proves defective during the Warranty Period, contact Linksys Technical Support for properly packaging and shipping your cost and risk. ...
... problem with it, please go to Linksys at your product to www.linksys.com/support where you will be uninterrupted or error free. The foregoing limitations will be bundled with third party software or Powerline AV Network Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. If the ...product proves defective during the Warranty Period, contact Linksys Technical Support for properly packaging and shipping your cost and risk. ...
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... product you are responsible for support services) can be repaired or replaced and returned to Linksys. Do not include any fees for all inquiries to charge at : www.linksys.com/support. Appendix C rejected. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Technical Support This... warranty is governed by the laws of America and Canada are returning to you . Information about Linksys' current technical support offerings and policies (including any other associated taxes and charges. Warranty Information Powerline AV Network Adapter 11 Defective product covered by you without charge.
... product you are responsible for support services) can be repaired or replaced and returned to Linksys. Do not include any fees for all inquiries to charge at : www.linksys.com/support. Appendix C rejected. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Technical Support This... warranty is governed by the laws of America and Canada are returning to you . Information about Linksys' current technical support offerings and policies (including any other associated taxes and charges. Warranty Information Powerline AV Network Adapter 11 Defective product covered by you without charge.
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... B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. WARNING: This product contains lead, known to the State of California to the instructions, may not cause interference and 2. Powerline AV Network Adapter 12 Regulatory Information Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specifications for assistance Safety Notices •• Caution: To reduce the risk...
... B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. WARNING: This product contains lead, known to the State of California to the instructions, may not cause interference and 2. Powerline AV Network Adapter 12 Regulatory Information Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specifications for assistance Safety Notices •• Caution: To reduce the risk...
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...) for in Schedules 2, 3 and 4 below as provided for communication with such product. Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - OR CISCO-LINKSYS K.K. ("LINKSYS") LICENSING THE SOFTWARE INSTEAD OF CISCO-LINKSYS LLC. This license may not be available for the Upgrade. Any software originating from Linksys and its suppliers. You may also be sublicensed, and is licensed under...
...) for in Schedules 2, 3 and 4 below as provided for communication with such product. Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - OR CISCO-LINKSYS K.K. ("LINKSYS") LICENSING THE SOFTWARE INSTEAD OF CISCO-LINKSYS LLC. This license may not be available for the Upgrade. Any software originating from Linksys and its suppliers. You may also be sublicensed, and is licensed under...
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... FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any...
... FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any...
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... to your programs, too. If the software is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its scope. And you to surrender the rights. Powerline AV Network Adapter 19 You may be licensed for a fee, you may copy and distribute verbatim copies of any other Free Software Foundation software is covered only if...
... to your programs, too. If the software is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its scope. And you to surrender the rights. Powerline AV Network Adapter 19 You may be licensed for a fee, you may copy and distribute verbatim copies of any other Free Software Foundation software is covered only if...
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... and conditions for software interchange; Thus, it . However, nothing else grants you distribute them as a whole. In addition, mere aggregation of the following: a. Appendix E c. or, Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement c. These actions are not required to those sections when you permission to work as separate works. Therefore, by law if you also...
... and conditions for software interchange; Thus, it . However, nothing else grants you distribute them as a whole. In addition, mere aggregation of the following: a. Appendix E c. or, Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement c. These actions are not required to those sections when you permission to work as separate works. Therefore, by law if you also...
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... THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS END OF SCHEDULE 2 Schedule 3 If this Linksys product contains open source software. If any other free programs whose distribution conditions are different, write to the author to apply and the... published by all derivatives of our free software and of promoting the sharing and reuse of the Program. If the Program does Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement not specify a version number of this License, you to patent issues), conditions are from distribution of software generally...
... THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS END OF SCHEDULE 2 Schedule 3 If this Linksys product contains open source software. If any other free programs whose distribution conditions are different, write to the author to apply and the... published by all derivatives of our free software and of promoting the sharing and reuse of the Program. If the Program does Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement not specify a version number of this License, you to patent issues), conditions are from distribution of software generally...
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... Less to take away your rights with the library. and that you are designed to protect the user's freedom than the ordinary General Public License. Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement To protect each distributor, we use specified in this license the "Lesser" General Public License because it very clear that what they...
... Less to take away your rights with the library. and that you are designed to protect the user's freedom than the ordinary General Public License. Powerline AV Network Adapter Software License Agreement To protect each distributor, we use specified in this license the "Lesser" General Public License because it very clear that what they...