Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism; Introduction; Led Indicator - TP-Link TL-PA211KIT User Manual

Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism

2.1 Introduction

The Mini Powerline Adapter supports up to 200Mbps data rate. With this high speed connection rate,
this Mini Powerline Adapter allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home existing
electrical wiring. Simply plug this Mini 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 Mini Powerline Adapter works in pairs. You need to plug one Mini 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 Mini Powerline Adapter connected to your Cable/xDSL
broadband (Ethernet port) in order to extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing. With clean
powerline, the distance between two Mini Powerline Adapters can reach 300 meters at lease, but the
actual distance may vary due to the environment.
Section below describes the Mini 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.
Item
Power LED
Powerline LED
Status
Off Power is off.
On Power is on.
Flashing The Adapter is in power-saving Mode.
The Adapter has not connected to Powerline network or
Off
is in power-saving Mode.
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TL-PA211 AV200 Mini Powerline Adapter
Indication