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- Page 1 Easy, Reliable & Secure Powerline PL500 Series Adapter User M anual Models: PL 50 0 PL500P July 2013 202-11313-01...
- Page 2 Powerline PL500 Series Adapter Support Thank you for selecting On Networks products. On Networks recommends that you use only the official On Networks support resources. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at www.on-networks.com/register...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Appendix A Supplemental Information PL500 Technical Specifications ....... . .17 PL500P Technical Specifications . -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter describes your Powerline adapter and how it fits into a home network. It also explains the security features and how to secure your Powerline network with a private encryption key. This chapter includes: • Hardware Features •... -
Page 5: Hardware Features
Hardware Features This section describes the hardware features of the Powerline Adapters. Adapters vary by region. Your adapter might look different. Powerline 500 Home Network Adapter (PL500) The hardware features are shown in the following figure. Ethernet LED Performance LED... -
Page 6: Led Descriptions
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter LED Descriptions The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline adapter. Table 1. LEDs Description Ethernet • Solid green. The Ethernet port is linked. • Off. No powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port. Performance •... -
Page 7: Product Label
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter Product Label The product label shows details specific to your Powerline adapter, including the following information. • Model number • MAC address • Serial number • Device password How the Powerline Adapter Fits into Your Network Powerline adapters can extend Internet access throughout your home. -
Page 8: Set Up A New Powerline Network
Powerline adapter to one of these devices might prevent it from working correctly or reduce Powerline network performance. Set Up a New Powerline Network Different Powerline models can share the Powerline network. All On Networks Powerline AV products are compatible. To set up a new Powerline network: Make sure that your network is working and that you can connect to the Internet. -
Page 9: Add A Powerline Adapter To A Powerline Network
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter Plug the second Powerline adapter into an electrical outlet where you want to add Internet access. Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect a computer, game console, Blu-ray player, or other device to the Ethernet port on the Powerline adapter. -
Page 10: Powerline Network Security
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter Wait for the Powerline network to recognize each Powerline adapter. • This process could take as little as 5 seconds or up to 80 seconds. • When the Power and Performance LEDs stop blinking, the process is complete. - Page 11 Powerline PL500 Series Adapter CAUTION: Do not press the Security button until the Power and Performance LEDs for both adapters are lit solid. Pressing the Security button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If Powerline communication is disabled, reset the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
- Page 12 Powerline PL500 Series Adapter To set the encryption key for more Powerline adapters: Plug in the next Powerline adapter. It cannot communicate with the first and second Powerline adapters yet because it is using a different encryption key. On the first Powerline adapter, press the Security button.
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Page 13: Chapter 2 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems that you might encounter. This chapter includes: • Basic Functioning • Troubleshooting Tips... -
Page 14: Basic Functioning
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter Basic Functioning After you plug in the Powerline device, the following sequence of events should occur: The Power LED lights. After approximately 10 seconds, verify the following: • The Power LED is lit solid green. The device is powered on. - Page 15 Powerline PL500 Series Adapter Move the Powerline adapter to an outlet that is closer to the computer or devices. If you set a private encryption key, make sure that all Powerline devices are using the same encryption key. If the problem occurred after you set the encryption key, reset each device to its factory default settings.
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Page 16: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for Powerline PL500 Series Adapters. This appendix includes the following sections: • PL500 Technical Specifications • PL500P Technical Specifications • Safety Information... -
Page 17: Pl500 Technical Specifications
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter PL500 Technical Specifications The PL500 meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 1. PL500 specifications Feature Specification Data and routing IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) protocols AC input 100–240V, 0.2A (max.) Power consumption Normal: 4W, power saving mode: <0.5W... -
Page 18: Pl500P Technical Specifications
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter PL500P Technical Specifications The PL500P meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 2. PL500P specifications Feature Specification Data and routing IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) protocols AC input 100–240V, 0.2A (max.) Power consumption Normal: 4W, power saving mode: <0.5W... -
Page 19: Safety Information
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter Safety Information To ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage, follow these safety guidelines. • AC input: 100–240V, 0.25A (max.) • Operating temperature: 0–40 degrees C. • Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. -
Page 20: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance
Notification of Compliance Wi red Powerline product s Safety Instructions and Precautions WARNING: Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your product from potential damage. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions. - Page 21 Powerline PL500 Series Adapter The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the product. • To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets.
- Page 22 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, the Powerline PL500 Series Adapter, does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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