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  • Page 1: User Guide

    PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide WIRED PLE200 Model No.
  • Page 2 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network What is a Powerline Network? How Do You Create a Powerline Network? Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Adapter The Bottom Panel The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Installing the Adapter...
  • Page 4 Figure 3-3: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: License Agreement Figure 4-3: Preparing to Install Figure 4-4: Connect the Adapter Figure 4-5: Connection to a Desktop Computer Figure 4-6: Installation in Progress Figure 4-7: Congratulations Figure 4-8: Plug into the Outlet...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter. It lets you turn the existing powerlines in your home or office into a high-speed network. Installation is quick and simple. Connect the Adapter directly to any Ethernet-enabled device, whether it’s a computer or media center.
  • Page 6 • 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. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Planning Your Powerline Network

    Music Photos For example, in the application diagram, the router upstairs is connected to its Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet. Downstairs, the media center is connected to its Adapter, which is plugged into another electrical outlet. Using the powerlines of the home, the router can route any data—video clips, music files, and digital photos—from any networked computer or storage device to the entertainment area.

  • Page 8: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Adapter

    The power plug connects to an electrical outlet in your location. IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of your residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges.

  • Page 9: The Front Panel

    The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs are located on the front panel. Power LED Blue. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. PowerLine LED Blue. The PowerLine LED flashes to indicate activity over the powerline connection.

  • Page 10: Chapter 4: Installing The Adapter

    Other options include the following: • Click User Guide to view the online User Guide. • Click LINKSYS Web to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. • Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard. 3. The End User License Agreement screen will appear. If you accept the License Agreement and want to begin the installation, click Next.

  • Page 11: Figure 4-4: Connect The Adapter

    PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter 5. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet port of the Adapter. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on your computer, which is running the Setup Wizard. Plug the Adapter into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 12: Figure 4-6: Installation In Progress

    Wait a few minutes while the Setup Wizard installs the Configuration Utility. If you want to cancel the installation, click Exit. 7. On the Congratulations screen, click Online Registration to register the Adapter on www.linksys.com/registration. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit.

  • Page 13: Instructions For Connection

    PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Instructions for Connection 1. If the Adapter is for the computer it is already connected to, then the installation is complete. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility”. If the Adapter is for a different network device, then proceed to step 2.

  • Page 14: Chapter 5: Using The Configuration Utility

    Double-click the icon to open the Configuration Utility. It offers five screens: • Network. Use this screen to discover all Adapters on the powerline network, and connect to any Adapter (it does not have to be the Adapter physically connected to your computer).

  • Page 15: Network

    Device Location. Click once to select this field. Click again to edit it. Enter the location of the Adapter. MAC Address. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter. L stands for local; this indicates that the Adapter is physically connected to the computer you are using. R stands for remote; this indicates that the Adapter is physically connected to another computer or other network device.

  • Page 16: Security

    2. The Set Encryption for Remote Device setting is selected by default. Keep this setting selected. 3. Click the Network tab. 4. The new Adapter will be displayed on the list (if it is not, click the Scan Network button). Select the new Adapter, and click the Connect button.

  • Page 17: Advanced (Advanced Users Only)

    Hence the eight levels of VLAN tags have to be mapped to the four levels of CAP. For the connected Adapter, use this screen to map VLAN tags or TOS bits user priorities to CAP settings. If both VLAN tags and TOS bits are enabled, then VLAN tags will override TOS bits. You can also set the default priority mapping of packets that do not have VLAN tags or TOS bits.
  • Page 18 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Unicast. For unicast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. Multicast/Broadcast. For multicast and broadcast frames, select the appropriate CAP setting: CAP3, CAP2, CAP1, or CAP0. To save your changes, click the Save button.

  • Page 19: Upgrade

    To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit. About The About screen displays information about the connected Adapter and a link to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Status. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer.

  • Page 20: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

  • Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions

    No. HomePlug AV products cannot communicate with devices using previous standards; however, HomePlug AV products can co-exist with devices using previous HomePlug standards, such HomePlug 1.1 and HomePlug 1.0. Linksys recommends using HomePlug AV products for maximum throughput and performance. Appendix A: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 22: Appendix B: Glossary

    Appendix B: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.
  • Page 23 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.
  • Page 24 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.
  • Page 25 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.

  • Page 26: Appendix C: Specifications

    PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix C: Specifications Model PLE200 Standard HomePlug AV Standard Port Ethernet LEDs Power, PowerLine, Ethernet Dimensions 4.0" x 5.5" x 2.0" (101.6 mm x 139.7 mm x 50.8 mm) Unit Weight 4.8 oz. (0.14 kg) Power...

  • Page 27: Appendix D: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 28: Appendix E: Regulatory Information

    PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix E: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 29 Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: Appendix E: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 30 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix E: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 31 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix E: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 32 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Appendix E: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 33 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix E: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 34: Appendix F: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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