Advent APWL-2012 Quick Start Manual

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Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it
please do so according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
> Powerline Adaptor x 2
Powerline
> Quick Start Guide
Starter Kit
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1. Minimum 2 x AC 100V ~ 240V power outlets
Quick Start Guide
2. At least 2 Powerline Adaptors
APWL2012
3. Standard home power wiring
4. A computer with the following:
> Operating System with TCP/IP installed
> Pentium III compatible processor and above
> Ethernet LAN card installed with TCP/IP protocol
> 64 MB RAM or more
> 50 MB of free disk space (minimum)
> CD-ROM Drive
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The Powerline Adaptor must NOT be connected to:
> an extension lead / cord / board
> a multiplug
> a surge protector
The above may negatively affect your home network performance.

UNPACKING

> Ethernet (RJ-45) Cable x 2
> CD-ROM

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Power Indicator
(PWR)
Powerline Indicator
(PLC)
Pin
Ethernet Indicator
(ETH)
Pair
Pair Button Ethernet Port

BEFORE INSTALLATION

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TYPICAL POWERLINE NETWORK INSTALLATION

3 6
Connect to Connect to
Mains Socket Mains Socket
2 5
Connect to Adaptor's
Ethernet Port
Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable
(included) (included)
Broadband
Cable Router
Internet
WAN 1 2 3 4
1
Connect to Router 4
Ethernet Cable
(not included)
The Powerline Adaptors will now connect and the
illuminate. They are now ready to use.
PLC indicator does not illuminate, The adapters need to be paired,
If the
please follow the steps below.
1. Plug in the new Adaptor, turn the power outlet ON.
2. Press the Pair button (3 - 8 secs) then release,
3. Plug in 2nd Adaptor, turn the power outlet ON.
4. Press the Pair button (3 - 8 secs) then release,
5. Wait for 1 min for the 2 Adaptors to finish connecting.
PLC indicator will illuminate, the power adaptors are now ready for
6. The
use.
Note that both Pair buttons must be pressed within 2 mins of each other.
Connect to Adaptor's
Ethernet Port
PC / TV /
Games Console
Connect to Computer's
Ethernet Port
PLC indicator will
PWR LED will flash.
PWR LED will flash.