Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism; Introduction; Led Indicator - TP-Link TL-PA201 User Manual

Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism

2.1 Introduction

The Ethernet Powerline Adapter support up to 200Mbps data rate. With this high speed connection rate,
this Ethernet Powerline Adapter allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home
existing electrical wiring. Simply plug this Ethernet Powerline 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 Ethernet Powerline Adapter works in pairs. You need to plug one Ethernet Powerline
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 Ethernet Powerline Adapter connected to your
Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet port) in order to extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing.
Section below describes the Ethernet Powerline 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
Powerline
OFF
Blinking
ON
Power
OFF
ON
Ethernet
OFF
Blinking
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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 Powerline Adapter is power on
The Ethernet Powerline Adapter is not receiving power
The Ethernet port is on and ready to receiving/transmitting data
The Ethernet port is not connected or not power on
The Ethernet port is receiving/transmitting data
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200Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter
Description