Installing The Adapters; Installation .Overview; Tips; How .To .Share .Internet .Access - Cisco Linksys PLWK400 User Manual

Linksys PLWK400

Installing the Adapters

Installation .overview

To set up your Powerline network, you should:
• Make sure you already have Internet access and a working home network
Share Internet access with your Powerline network
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Install Powerline adapters near the network devices that you want to
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connect to your home network
Make sure that the wireless devices that you want to connect to the
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PLW400 have a working wireless feature An easy way to test this is to
first try to connect the wireless network device to your home's wireless
router while near the router

Tips

If possible, connect Powerline adapters directly to a wall power outlet,
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and not to an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector
• If a Powerline adapter must be installed onto a power strip, make sure
that no other electronic devices are connected to the same power strip
• If possible, position the PLW400 near the wireless devices that you want
to connect
Avoid obstructions (such as metal file cabinets, mirrors, and thick walls)
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between the PLW400 and any wireless device you want to connect

How .to .share .Internet .access

To share Internet access over the Powerline network, connect your router to
the Powerline network (typically with a single-port Powerline adapter such as
the PLE400)
To connect your wireless router to your Powerline network:
1. Connect your PLE400 (or another single-port Powerline adapter) to a
power outlet near your wireless router The adapter's power LED turns
on
2. Use the included Ethernet network cable to the port on the adapter
and to an available port on the back of the wireless router The adapter's
Ethernet LED turns on You are now ready to extend your Powerline
network to the rest of your home
NOTE
For advanced security setup, see "Setting up advanced security" on
page 8
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