Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility; Main - TP-Link TL-PA101 User Manual

Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility
After you'd successfully installed the Ethernet Powerline Adapter hardware and Management Utility
software, you can setup or configure the devices according to your need.
This Ethernet Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility enables the users to identify HomePlug devices on
the powerline network, measures data rate performance, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics by
setting user defined secure powerline networks.
Double click on the "TL-PA101 Powerline Utility" from your windows desktop, the following screen
display. This Management Utility consists of a set of four property sheets, viz., "Main", "Privacy", and
"Diagnostics" and "About".

4.1 Main

The Main tab shows all the Ethernet Powerline Adapter that are logically connected to the current
computer where the Management Utility is running.
Local Device(s) on your computer: This shows all local Ethernet Powerline Adapter found
connected to the computer's LAN card. In most cases, only one device will display in this panel. Click
and select the local device shown on the screen then click "Connect" tab to manage the Ethernet
Powerline Adapter. The status message will be shown above the "Connect" button indicates that
your PC is connected to the same device. Once the chosen Ethernet Powerline Adapter is properly
connected, this Management Utility will automatically scan the power line periodically for any other
existing powerline devices.
"x" Powerline Devices detected: This display all the Ethernet Powerline Adapter found on the
current logical network. "x" shows the number of remote Ethernet Powerline Adapter discovered by
this Management Utility.
Network Type: Displayed the type of logical network: "Public" or "Private".
Autoscan: Shows the scanning status (Default is "ON").
Device Name: Shows the default device name. One may redefine or change the name by
clicking on the name and editing in place or by clicking the "Rename" button.
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