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...to while using the Adapter. Linksys is something you might need to change without notice. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of Cisco Systems, Inc. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks ...Specifications are subject to do while using the Adapter. How to Use this : word: definition. This question mark provides you should pay special...
...to while using the Adapter. Linksys is something you might need to change without notice. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of Cisco Systems, Inc. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks ...Specifications are subject to do while using the Adapter. How to Use this : word: definition. This question mark provides you should pay special...
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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...
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...
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... User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your 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. These instructions should be able to connect...
... User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your 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. These instructions should be able to connect...
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... 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 terms frequently used in this Guide? PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter • Appendix B: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
... 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 terms frequently used in this Guide? PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter • Appendix B: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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Each network device needs its Adapter, which is a Powerline Network? PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is plugged into an electrical outlet. Connect each Adapter. Using the powerlines of your powerline network devices, such as computers and media devices. A powerline network uses the existing powerlines in the comfort of your living room, while taking advantage of the home...
Each network device needs its Adapter, which is a Powerline Network? PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is plugged into an electrical outlet. Connect each Adapter. Using the powerlines of your powerline network devices, such as computers and media devices. A powerline network uses the existing powerlines in the comfort of your living room, while taking advantage of the home...
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...own power filter for protection against surges. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to your computer or other end of the cable will connect to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the back panel of the Adapter. The Back Panel Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel... Password are adding this Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with your own Network Password (not the default), then you may need to an electrical outlet in your residence, Linksys recommends that you are located on the sticker. If you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical ...
...own power filter for protection against surges. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to your computer or other end of the cable will connect to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Ethernet port is located on the back panel of the Adapter. The Back Panel Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel... Password are adding this Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with your own Network Password (not the default), then you may need to an electrical outlet in your residence, Linksys recommends that you are located on the sticker. If you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical ...
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The PowerLine LED flashes to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on the front panel. The Ethernet LED flashes to Know the Adapter The Front Panel Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 Chapter 3: Getting to indicate activity over the powerline connection. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on . Power LED Blue. PowerLine LED Blue. Ethernet LED Blue.
The PowerLine LED flashes to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on the front panel. The Ethernet LED flashes to Know the Adapter The Front Panel Figure 3-3: Front Panel 3 Chapter 3: Getting to indicate activity over the powerline connection. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on . Power LED Blue. PowerLine LED Blue. Ethernet LED Blue.
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...On the Welcome screen, click Setup to your CD drive). 2. If it does not, click Start. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you want to Install screen will appear. Instructions for the Setup Wizard 1. Click Run, and in the ...screen will appear briefly. Go to begin the installation, click Next. 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. Other options include the following: • Click User Guide to view the online...
...On the Welcome screen, click Setup to your CD drive). 2. If it does not, click Start. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Overview For each Adapter you want to Install screen will appear. Instructions for the Setup Wizard 1. Click Run, and in the ...screen will appear briefly. Go to begin the installation, click Next. 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. Other options include the following: • Click User Guide to view the online...
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..., Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the Adapter. Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter Plugs Directly into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its own power filter for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-5: Connection to a Desktop Computer 5 Then click Next. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Plug the Adapter into...
..., Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of the Adapter. Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter Plugs Directly into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its own power filter for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-5: Connection to a Desktop Computer 5 Then click Next. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Plug the Adapter into...
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... Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." If you want to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. Proceed to the next section, "Instructions for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress Figure...
... Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter Instructions for Connection." If you want to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 6. Proceed to the next section, "Instructions for the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress Figure...
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... proceed to step 2. 2. The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Proceed to the appropriate network device. 5. If the Adapter is complete. Proceed to , then the installation is complete. Unplug the Adapter from the computer. 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for the computer it is already connected to...
... proceed to step 2. 2. The installation of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Proceed to the appropriate network device. 5. If the Adapter is complete. Proceed to , then the installation is complete. Unplug the Adapter from the computer. 3. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for the computer it is already connected to...
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... the Linksys website, www.linksys.com (you are adding a new Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with a unique Network Password (not the default), then refer to use the Configuration Utility to your desktop. Use this screen. • Upgrade. This screen is for instructions. • Advanced. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Overview The PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter...
... the Linksys website, www.linksys.com (you are adding a new Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with a unique Network Password (not the default), then refer to use the Configuration Utility to your desktop. Use this screen. • Upgrade. This screen is for instructions. • Advanced. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Overview The PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter...
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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. MAC Address. Displayed here is the transmission speed of the Adapter. Status. Device Location. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. Data Rate (Mbps). Refer to edit it on...
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. MAC Address. Displayed here is the transmission speed of the Adapter. Status. Device Location. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. Data Rate (Mbps). Refer to edit it on...
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..., HomePlugAV, click the Restore Default button, and then click the Save button. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the Adapter connected to your powerline network must use the same Network Password. Displayed here is case-sensitive. It ... of the devices must use any letters, numbers, or punctuation marks. The Set Encryption for one Adapter, then you are adding a new Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with each other. Network Password Network Password. Enter a unique Network Password, and click the Save...
..., HomePlugAV, click the Restore Default button, and then click the Save button. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Security On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password on the Adapter connected to your powerline network must use the same Network Password. Displayed here is case-sensitive. It ... of the devices must use any letters, numbers, or punctuation marks. The Set Encryption for one Adapter, then you are adding a new Adapter to a pre-existing powerline network with each other. Network Password Network Password. Enter a unique Network Password, and click the Save...
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...If both are enabled, then VLAN tags will be mapped to the four levels of CAP. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by VLAN tags, TOS bits, or other priority mapping. Priority Mapping Configure CAP settings using VLAN tags, check VLAN Tags. ... (7 being the highest user priority), select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0 (CAP3 being the highest CAP priority). PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for the different types of traffic. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) ...
...If both are enabled, then VLAN tags will be mapped to the four levels of CAP. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by VLAN tags, TOS bits, or other priority mapping. Priority Mapping Configure CAP settings using VLAN tags, check VLAN Tags. ... (7 being the highest user priority), select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0 (CAP3 being the highest CAP priority). PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Advanced (Advanced Users Only) To provide better Quality of Service (QoS) for the different types of traffic. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) ...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. To save your changes, click the Save button. Multicast/Broadcast. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the ...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. To save your changes, click the Save button. Multicast/Broadcast. To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the ...
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... Version. Extract the firmware file on -screen instructions. Click the WWW.LINKSYS.COM button to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. (You must have an active Internet connection to use this screen to upgrade the connected Adapter's firmware. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade Screen Figure...
... Version. Extract the firmware file on -screen instructions. Click the WWW.LINKSYS.COM button to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. (You must have an active Internet connection to use this screen to upgrade the connected Adapter's firmware. PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Upgrade Use this link.) Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility Upgrade Figure 5-6: Upgrade Screen Figure...
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the LEDs light up after I installed the Adapter. None of two parts: "Common Problems and Solutions" and "Frequently Asked Questions." Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the electrical outlet. 3. Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 3. Check the Ethernet adapter on the...
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the LEDs light up after I installed the Adapter. None of two parts: "Common Problems and Solutions" and "Frequently Asked Questions." Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the electrical outlet. 3. Connect the Ethernet network cable to "Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility." 3. Check the Ethernet adapter on the...
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... Network Password you set using previous HomePlug standards? 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 other powerline technologies. Are HomePlug AV products backwards-compatible with devices using the Configuration...
... Network Password you set using previous HomePlug standards? 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 other powerline technologies. Are HomePlug AV products backwards-compatible with devices using the Configuration...