Planet Networking & Communication PL-201 Quick Installation Manual

Powerline Ethernet Bridge - PL-201

Important Safety Instructions

This product is intended for connection to the AC power line.
The following pre-cautions should be taken when using this
product:
 Please read all instructions before installing and operating
this product.
 Please follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
product.
 Do not operate this product near water.
 This product should never be place near or over radiator,
or heat register.
 This product relies on a building's electrical installation for
short-circuit (over current) protection.
 Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker is used on the phase
conductors (all current-carrying conductors).
 Do not allow anything to reset on the product interconnect
cords.
 Do not locate this product where people may walk on the
cords.
 The power cord should be plugged directly into a specifi-
cation AC wall outlet.
 Only a qualified technician should service this product.
Opening or removing covers may result in exposure to
dangerous voltage points or other risk.
 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer the
product to qualified service personal for the following
conditions:
1. When the interconnect cords are damaged or frayed.
2. If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
3. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
4. If the product does not operate normally when the
operating instructions have been followed.
5. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Package Content

PL-201
 Powerline Ethernet Bridge
 RJ-45 Cat.5 Cable
 Manual and Utility CD-ROM
 This Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, contact
your local dealer for support.

Planning your Powerline Network

Internet
PL-420
ADE-4400v3
PL-201
85M Powerline
With a PL-201 and the other Powerline device installed, a
network can be created over residential powerline of your
house. PL-201 can be connected to Ethernet switch, hub, and
broadband router or directly connected to PC.
directly to a PC, of course, the PC must be equipped with an
Ethernet card.
All the Powerline devices on the network must use the same
password to communicate each other.
be configured through the Powerline Configuration utility
that can be found in the CD-ROM. The default password
of PLANET powerline devices is "HomePlug". Thus, all the
PLANET powerline devices can communicate each other
without prior password
User's Manual on detail of installing and using Powerline
Configuration utility.

Connecting Powerline Ethernet Bridge

Hardware Installation

Setp1. Connect one
Powerline Ethernet bridge
to your ADSL or Cable
modem's Ethernet port.
Setp 2. Plug it into the
nearest power socket.
Setp 3. Plug in the
second Powerline
Ethernet bridge next to
your PC and connect the
Ethernet ports.
Setp 4. Internet access
from any power socket in
your home.
PL-420
PL-201
Ethernet
If connect
This password can
configuration. Please refer to