Cisco Linksys PLWK400 User Manual

Cisco Linksys PLWK400 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Linksys PLWK400 Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender Kit...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Linksys PLWK400 Contents Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features .
  • Page 3: Overview

    Linksys PLWK400 Overview Overview Thank you for choosing this Linksys Powerline network adapter kit These adapters provide easy setup and let you connect wired and wireless network devices to your home network You need at least two Powerline adapters to...
  • Page 4: Plw400

    Linksys PLWK400 Overview PLW400 Wi-Fi Protected Setup button—Press this button to connect with other wireless network devices that have a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button HomePlug Simple Connect button—Configures advanced security (the network password) for your Powerline network Reset button (recessed)—To restore the factory default settings...
  • Page 5: How .Powerline .Networking .Works

    Linksys PLWK400 Overview How .Powerline .networking .works Electrical wiring runs through your home or office, carrying power to electrical outlets in every room The typical wired Ethernet network uses Ethernet network cables to connect your wired network devices A Powerline network...
  • Page 6: Installing The Adapters

    Linksys PLWK400 Installing the Adapters Installing the Adapters How .to .share .Internet .access To share Internet access over the Powerline network, connect your router to the Powerline network (typically with a single-port Powerline adapter such as the PLE400) Installation .overview To connect your wireless router to your Powerline network: 1.
  • Page 7: How .To .Connect .Your .Ple400

    Linksys PLWK400 Installing the Adapters How .to .connect .your .PLE400 How .to .connect .your .PLW400 You can use your PLE400 to provide Internet access to the rest of your Powerline After your existing network’s router is connected to a Powerline adapter, you network (see “How to share Internet access”...
  • Page 8: Setting .Up .Advanced .Security

    1. After the utility is installed: On Windows systems: a. Click Start, All Programs, Cisco Systems, then Cisco Powerline AV Utility The utility opens On Mac OS X systems: a. Open the Applications folder, then double-click the Cisco Powerline...
  • Page 9 Linksys PLWK400 Using the Utility 4. Click the Quality of Service tab to specify how the network prioritizes NOTE network bandwidth If you try to change the settings of a Powerline device from a computer that is not connected directly to that device with a cable,...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Linksys PLWK400 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 6. Click the Wireless Settings tab to change the wireless network name (SSID), wireless security type, or passphrase/key Your wireless network device is not recognized by your network. Try the following: • Make sure that the wireless device is turned on and that its wireless...
  • Page 11 Linksys PLWK400 Troubleshooting 6. If this solution does not work, make sure that the electrical outlet is The LEDs are flashing and I don’t know what it means. working properly Plug a different device into the outlet, and try to turn...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Linksys PLWK400 Specifications Specifications Model PLW400 Standards HomePlug AV, IEEE 801 11b/g/n, 802 3, 802 3u Ports Fast Ethernet (10/100) Buttons Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Easy Connect, Reset Model PLE400 LEDs Powerline, Ethernet, Wireless, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power Standards HomePlug AV, 802 3, 802 3u...
  • Page 13 Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at www cisco com/go/trademarks All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners ©...

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