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... Reader) If any room of a house without the need of 200Mbps, full multimedia application can install and use this Powerline Ethernet Adapter support built-in any of this 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ubiquitous networking infrastructure. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the above ¾ Ethernet LAN card installed with a new unassociated device added via the Pair...
... Reader) If any room of a house without the need of 200Mbps, full multimedia application can install and use this Powerline Ethernet Adapter support built-in any of this 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ubiquitous networking infrastructure. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the above ¾ Ethernet LAN card installed with a new unassociated device added via the Pair...
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...not connected to Homeplug AV network or is in any rooms of your house. With clean powerline, the distance between two Powerline Ethernet Adapters can reach 300 meters at lease, but the actual distance may vary due to connect (... Take notes that this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you will also need to plug one Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ordinary power outlet to extend your Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet port) in pairs. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to 200Mbps data rate.
...not connected to Homeplug AV network or is in any rooms of your house. With clean powerline, the distance between two Powerline Ethernet Adapters can reach 300 meters at lease, but the actual distance may vary due to connect (... Take notes that this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you will also need to plug one Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ordinary power outlet to extend your Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet port) in pairs. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to 200Mbps data rate.
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Green LED:Power Line speed>80 Mbps Amber LED:Power Line speed30Mbps Red LED:Power Line speed When PLC is flashing, different colours represent different data transmitting performance. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: 1.
Green LED:Power Line speed>80 Mbps Amber LED:Power Line speed30Mbps Red LED:Power Line speed When PLC is flashing, different colours represent different data transmitting performance. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: 1.
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... an Powerline Ethernet Adapter through an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. Following are the steps to properly connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to an available Ethernet port of your ADSL broadband Router. 3.Plug the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into your computer. 5.Check and confirm that the PWR and ETH LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON. Follow the procedures describe below : 2.5 Hardware Connection - TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter...
... an Powerline Ethernet Adapter through an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. Following are the steps to properly connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to an available Ethernet port of your ADSL broadband Router. 3.Plug the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into your computer. 5.Check and confirm that the PWR and ETH LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON. Follow the procedures describe below : 2.5 Hardware Connection - TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter...
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: Do not connect the Powerline adapter to an extension lead, power strip,extension cord,surge protector as this may degrade the network performance. 5
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ) Note: Do not connect the Powerline adapter to an extension lead, power strip,extension cord,surge protector as this may degrade the network performance. 5
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If other Powerline Ethernet Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your personal computer before installing this provided software. The Management utility can be beyond... can be used on Operating System of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. ) Note: Please make sure that no other Powerline Utilities are installed before installing the provided software. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility Please verify that you have installed the WinPcap (the version of which should be found on your...
If other Powerline Ethernet Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your personal computer before installing this provided software. The Management utility can be beyond... can be used on Operating System of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. ) Note: Please make sure that no other Powerline Utilities are installed before installing the provided software. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility Please verify that you have installed the WinPcap (the version of which should be found on your...
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Step 2: After the installation, a shortcut to the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" application icon is provided on the windows desktop. 8
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Step 2: After the installation, a shortcut to the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" application icon is provided on the windows desktop. 8
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 3.2 For Windows Vista Take the following procedures to properly installing the provided Management Utility: Step 1: The program installation process will carry out and copy all the necessary files to your system. 9
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 3.2 For Windows Vista Take the following procedures to properly installing the provided Management Utility: Step 1: The program installation process will carry out and copy all the necessary files to your system. 9
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Step 2: After the installation, a shortcut to the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" application icon is provided on the windows desktop. 3.3 For Windows 7 Take the following procedures to properly installing the provided Management Utility: Step 1: The program installation process will carry out and copy all the necessary files to your system. 11
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Step 2: After the installation, a shortcut to the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" application icon is provided on the windows desktop. 3.3 For Windows 7 Take the following procedures to properly installing the provided Management Utility: Step 1: The program installation process will carry out and copy all the necessary files to your system. 11
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TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Step 2: After the installation, a shortcut to the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" application icon is provided on the windows desktop. 14
TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Step 2: After the installation, a shortcut to the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" application icon is provided on the windows desktop. 14
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... example, as the configuration for the other two systems is running. 15 This Powerline Ethernet Adapter Configuration Utility enables the users to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility After you'd successfully installed the Powerline Ethernet Adapter hardware and Management Utility software, you can setup or configure the devices according...
... example, as the configuration for the other two systems is running. 15 This Powerline Ethernet Adapter Configuration Utility enables the users to identify powerline devices on the "TL-PA201 Powerline Utility" from your need. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility After you'd successfully installed the Powerline Ethernet Adapter hardware and Management Utility software, you can setup or configure the devices according...
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... shown on your PC is properly connected, this panel. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to the same device. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of PIB will be downloaded for the...
... shown on your PC is properly connected, this panel. z PIB: Parameter Information Block. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Local Device(s) on the screen then click "Connect" tab to the same device. New firmware versions and PIB files are posted at www.tp-link.com and can upgrade the version of PIB will be downloaded for the...
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..."ON"). You will automatically perform the scanning process and update the display every few seconds by clicking the "Rename" button. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the path name or click Browse... One may redefine or ... default. 4.1.1 Rename This Management Utility allows you wish to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. y Device Name: Shows the default device name. Click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you to complete your setting. ¾ Scan: Click the "Scan" button...
..."ON"). You will automatically perform the scanning process and update the display every few seconds by clicking the "Rename" button. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the path name or click Browse... One may redefine or ... default. 4.1.1 Rename This Management Utility allows you wish to change from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. y Device Name: Shows the default device name. Click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you to complete your setting. ¾ Scan: Click the "Scan" button...
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... could not be located, a warning message will be shown. 18 Enter your Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password, click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to change from the list, then click on the power line (plugged in) in order for the ...password to be confirmed and added to the password format) and click "OK" after setup. ) Note: The Powerline Ethernet Adapter device must be present on the "Enter Password" tab, the following screen display. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.2 Enter Password To set or change your Password (Take note to the network.
... could not be located, a warning message will be shown. 18 Enter your Powerline Ethernet Adapter's password, click and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to change from the list, then click on the power line (plugged in) in order for the ...password to be confirmed and added to the password format) and click "OK" after setup. ) Note: The Powerline Ethernet Adapter device must be present on the "Enter Password" tab, the following screen display. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.2 Enter Password To set or change your Password (Take note to the network.
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... Password (Take note to the password format) and click "OK" after the naming and password setting process, which is also the Diagnostics configuration homepage. 19 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.3 Add Device The following screen display after setup. ) Note: After clicking "OK", please wait for about 70 seconds to complete this operation. Noted that the...
... Password (Take note to the password format) and click "OK" after the naming and password setting process, which is also the Diagnostics configuration homepage. 19 TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.1.3 Add Device The following screen display after setup. ) Note: After clicking "OK", please wait for about 70 seconds to complete this operation. Noted that the...
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..."Private Network Name" is always available. For devices whose Device's Password had been entered for the same logical network. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.2 Privacy The Privacy configuration page provides a means for managing the local network and providing additional security for the logical ...this computer into a private network. Note that is currently connected to change the network name of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that every Powerline Ethernet Adapter on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity to be included in the new network...
..."Private Network Name" is always available. For devices whose Device's Password had been entered for the same logical network. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.2 Privacy The Privacy configuration page provides a means for managing the local network and providing additional security for the logical ...this computer into a private network. Note that is currently connected to change the network name of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter that every Powerline Ethernet Adapter on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity to be included in the new network...
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...easily done using tags at the beginning of data frames. QoS requirements are used to CAP levels is the lowest priority. Homeplug AV powerline allows for 4 levels of the following screen display. 21 Advanced VLAN Priority Mapping: The group sets VLAN priority to your local ... will use your demand. Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan) 802.1p priority tags on the "Diagnostics" tab and the following four radios. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Service, is the lowest. CAP 3 priority might be used for voice...
...easily done using tags at the beginning of data frames. QoS requirements are used to CAP levels is the lowest priority. Homeplug AV powerline allows for 4 levels of the following screen display. 21 Advanced VLAN Priority Mapping: The group sets VLAN priority to your local ... will use your demand. Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan) 802.1p priority tags on the "Diagnostics" tab and the following four radios. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter 4.3 QoS The third tabbed window, labeled 'QoS' for Quality of Service, is the lowest. CAP 3 priority might be used for voice...
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...print the saved text file as reference during a technical support conference. All devices that may include the following remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices information is available from the diagnostics screen: ¾ Device Alias Name ¾ Device MAC Address ¾... remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices seen on the powerline network are shown with a few other networks, or devices that were on the computer over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The ...
...print the saved text file as reference during a technical support conference. All devices that may include the following remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices information is available from the diagnostics screen: ¾ Device Alias Name ¾ Device MAC Address ¾... remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices seen on the powerline network are shown with a few other networks, or devices that were on the computer over Powerline Ethernet Adapter on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter The ...
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... the scanning information on the network The diagnostics information displayed may be deleted using the delete button. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Device Last Known Network name ¾ Date device last seen on the Main configuration homepage. 23 Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices, which are not part of the network anymore, can be printed for reference for later...
... the scanning information on the network The diagnostics information displayed may be deleted using the delete button. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter ¾ Device Last Known Network name ¾ Date device last seen on the Main configuration homepage. 23 Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices, which are not part of the network anymore, can be printed for reference for later...
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... using the Pair button: Step 1. The Pair button allows you can use the same Network Membership Key (NMK). Step 2. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5 Advance Feature: How to Use the Push buttons 5.1 Pair( Secure with 128 bits-AES) The Homeplug AV standard uses 128-...bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to set up a secure powerline connection with the Pair button You can connect a number of Powerline adapter A for 3 to 8 seconds, the Power LED will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is ...
... using the Pair button: Step 1. The Pair button allows you can use the same Network Membership Key (NMK). Step 2. TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5 Advance Feature: How to Use the Push buttons 5.1 Pair( Secure with 128 bits-AES) The Homeplug AV standard uses 128-...bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to set up a secure powerline connection with the Pair button You can connect a number of Powerline adapter A for 3 to 8 seconds, the Power LED will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is ...