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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...
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...
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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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...Powerline Network This chapter explains how to create a powerline network. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter. • Chapter 3: Installing the Adapter This chapter explains the Setup Wizard provided for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter... the existing powerlines in this Guide? 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. •...
...Powerline Network This chapter explains how to create a powerline network. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter. • Chapter 3: Installing the Adapter This chapter explains the Setup Wizard provided for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter... the existing powerlines in this Guide? 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. •...
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...Linksys recommends that you may need to an electrical outlet in your own Network Password (not the default), then you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Power Plug The power plug connects to enter the Device Password on the bottom panel of the Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter... Chapter 3: Getting to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." For more information, refer to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the back ...
...Linksys recommends that you may need to an electrical outlet in your own Network Password (not the default), then you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Power Plug The power plug connects to enter the Device Password on the bottom panel of the Adapter. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter... Chapter 3: Getting to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." For more information, refer to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the back ...
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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. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. 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. On the Congratulations screen...
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. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. 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. On the Congratulations screen...
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... Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". Unplug the Adapter from the computer. 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for a different network device, then proceed to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into the Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 7 Instructions for protection against surges. Disconnect the...
... Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". Unplug the Adapter from the computer. 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for a different network device, then proceed to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility". The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into the Outlet Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter 7 Instructions for protection against surges. Disconnect the...
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How to discover all Linksys HomePlug AV products. It offers five screens: • Network. If you must have to be the Adapter physically connected to configure all Adapters on the connected 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...
How to discover all Linksys HomePlug AV products. It offers five screens: • Network. If you must have to be the Adapter physically connected to configure all Adapters on the connected 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...
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... for local; Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter, except for instructions. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. 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 physically connected to edit it on...
... for local; Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter, except for instructions. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. 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 physically connected to edit it on...
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... the same Network Password. Click the Security tab, and follow these instructions: 1. Network Password Network Password. 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 the list (if it is not, click the Scan Network button). It must have...
... the same Network Password. Click the Security tab, and follow these instructions: 1. Network Password Network Password. 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 the list (if it is not, click the Scan Network button). It must have...
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...of CAP. You can also set the default priority mapping of packets that do not have VLAN tags or TOS bits. IGMP. 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 ... frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0 (CAP3 being the highest CAP priority). Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 For each type of traffic. Lowest Priority Set the default priority mapping of packets that...
...of CAP. You can also set the default priority mapping of packets that do not have VLAN tags or TOS bits. IGMP. 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 ... frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0 (CAP3 being the highest CAP priority). Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Advanced (Advanced Users Only) Figure 5-5: Advanced Screen 11 For each type of traffic. Lowest Priority Set the default priority mapping of packets that...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. To save your changes, click the Save button. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. To reset the ... 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) Multicast/Broadcast.
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. To save your changes, click the Save button. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. To reset the ... 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) Multicast/Broadcast.
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Device Upgrade To upgrade the Adapter's firmware, follow the on your computer. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. About The About screen displays information about the connected Adapter and a link to find the file. 4. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade Screen Figure 5-7: About Screen...
Device Upgrade To upgrade the Adapter's firmware, follow the on your computer. Download the Adapter's firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 2. About The About screen displays information about the connected Adapter and a link to find the file. 4. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade Screen Figure 5-7: About Screen...
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..., refer to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 2. When I scan the powerline network, I installed the Adapter. If your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. This appendix provides solutions to the router..." and "Frequently Asked Questions." Check the Ethernet adapter on the powerline network have been configured with a unique Network Password (not the default), then refer to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the LEDs...
..., refer to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 2. When I scan the powerline network, I installed the Adapter. If your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. This appendix provides solutions to the router..." and "Frequently Asked Questions." Check the Ethernet adapter on the powerline network have been configured with a unique Network Password (not the default), then refer to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the LEDs...
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... 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 security encryption, which offers superior performance and security than powerline control and can co-exist with technologies such as X-10, CEBus, and LonWorks. Linksys recommends using previous...
... 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 security encryption, which offers superior performance and security than powerline control and can co-exist with technologies such as X-10, CEBus, and LonWorks. Linksys recommends using previous...
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... (Internet Service Provider) - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that specifies how data is placed on broadband connection over a TCP/IP network. Full Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in a network. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - The ability of a network from users from a common transmission medium. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Download - Firewall - To receive a file transmitted...
... (Internet Service Provider) - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that specifies how data is placed on broadband connection over a TCP/IP network. Full Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in a network. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - The ability of a network from users from a common transmission medium. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Download - Firewall - To receive a file transmitted...
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Packet - A unit of ports. 2. An Internet utility used to files, printing, communications, and other services. Port - Router - Any computer whose function in cables or adapters. The standard e-mail protocol on a computer or networking device used as a type of data sent. Subnet ... data switch that is also used for making, breaking, or changing the connections in addition to be tunneled through an IP network. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A type of devices to a network. A widely used on...
Packet - A unit of ports. 2. An Internet utility used to files, printing, communications, and other services. Port - Router - Any computer whose function in cables or adapters. The standard e-mail protocol on a computer or networking device used as a type of data sent. Subnet ... data switch that is also used for making, breaking, or changing the connections in addition to be tunneled through an IP network. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A type of devices to a network. A widely used on...