InTRODUCTIOn InTRODUCTIOn Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Powerline AV500 Network Adapter (the Adapter). Most people don’t enjoy buying long and expensive Ethernet cables or pulling the cables from one place to another. The Adapter offers one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small-business networking.
InTRODUCTIOn features • Up to 500Mbps* bandwidth over standard home power lines • HomePlug signal easily passes through circuit breaker • 128-bit AES encryption ensures data security • Encryption completed by hardware, without sacrifice of bandwidth • Uses IEEE 802.3 computer interface •...
InTRODUCTIOn Product specifications Computer Interface: IEEE 802.3/802.3u Operating Temperature: 32–131 degrees F (0–40 degrees C) Storage Temperature: -13–155 degrees F (-20–65 degrees C) Humidity: Max. 5%–95% (non-condensing) *The standard transmission rate—500Mbps— is the physical data rate. Power leD Actual data throughput will be lower. solid Green –...
InTRODUCTIOn system Requirements Package Contents • At least 2 HomePlug AV-compatible devices • Two Powerline AV500 Network Adapter(s) • Available Ethernet port on each computer or network device • HomePlug Quick Installation Guide • Available power outlet • HomePlug User Manual (on CD) •...
InsTallInG anD seTTInG UP THe aDaPTeRs Overview Installation of the Powerline AV500 Network Adapter takes only seconds and does not require setting up long wires throughout the house. Simply plug the units directly into any available wall outlet and connect to any device with an Ethernet port. Users have the option to randomly change the security password for their powerline network.
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InsTallInG anD seTTInG UP THe aDaPTeRs note: The actual product may appear slightly different from the image above.
COnfIGURaTIOn Overview forming a HomePlug aV logical network When creating a logical network for the first time with two The Adapter uses 128-bit AES encryption to block access from Powerline Adapters connected to the same power system that the outside. By default, the protection is enabled. However, you want to communicate with each other, follow these steps: it is recommended that you change the default network password with the “Encryption”...
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COnfIGURaTIOn Joining an existing network The Power LED on both of the devices should flash at 1-second intervals until the process has been completed, in success or failure. The Power LED will be illuminated constantly once the connection In this scenario, a network has already been established with multiple is established successfully.
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COnfIGURaTIOn Joining a network leaving a network A and B are already communicating on an existing powerline network. Follow the steps below for when you want to remove a device from an existing network, or move it to an alternate network. Device C wants to join this network.
COnfIGURaTIOn Resetting to factory Defaults Using a pointed object, press and hold the “reset” button for 1 second to restore defaults. This procedure resets the network password to the default out-of-box value.
You can find technical support information at fOR eleCTROMaGneTIC COMPaTIbIlITY www .belkin .com/support or www .belkin .com. We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device, F5D4085v1 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc., may against harmful interference in a residential installation. void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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What is not covered by this warranty? 2-Year Product Warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered What this warranty covers .
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Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
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