Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism; Introduction; Led Indicator - TP-Link TL-PA101KIT User Manual

Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism

2.1 Introduction

The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to 85Mbps data rate. With this high speed connection rate,
this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home
existing electrical wiring. Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ordinary power outlet to
extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing LAN network to any other electrical outlet in
any rooms of your house.
Take notes that this Powerline Ethernet Adapter works in pairs. You need to plug one Powerline
Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet for each computer (Connect to the computer LAN card) you want to
connect (Network access); you will also need another Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to your
Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet port) in order to extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing.
Section below describes the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's LED indicators, physical interface and
hardware connection mechanism.

2.2 LED Indicator

The LED indicator displays information about the device's status.
Label Status
ON
PWR
OFF
ON
PLC
OFF
Flashing
ON
ETH
OFF
Flashing
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The Powerline Ethernet Adapter is powered on
The Powerline Ethernet Adapter is not receiving power
Another Powerline port is detected on the same Powerline network
Did not detect any other Powerline port on the same powerline network
The Powerline port is transmitting/receiving data
The Ethernet port is on and ready to receiving/transmitting data
The Ethernet port is not connected or not powered on
The Ethernet port is receiving/transmitting data
85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter
Description
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