Pair button (optional)
Pairing devices via the Pair button
Use the Pair button to create a secure powerline network, and add up to 16 powerline devices to this network.
Creating a secure powerline network
1. Press the Pair/Reset button on your
PL-E14.
2. Press the Pair button on your PL-N12.
Wait until the powerline LED lights
up, indicating that a secure powerline
network has been created.
Joining a secure powerline network
1. Press the Pair button on a powerline device in the powerline network.
2. Press the Pair button on another extend-
er. Wait until the powerline LED lights up,
indicating that pairing is successful.
PL-N12 Wireless Settings (optional)
1. Set up your PL-N12 via wired or wireless connection. For details, refer to the section
Plug-n-Play on the previous page.
2. Go to http://ap.asus.com
3. Use
admin as both the username and password.
4. Go to Wireless > General and set the SSID (network name) and password.
5. When done, click Apply.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How do I reset my PL-N12?
With your PL-N12 switched on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until the
Wi-Fi LED starts blinking. When the power LED turns green and the Wi-Fi LED is on, the
reset process is completed.
Q2: My devices cannot connect to the Internet.
•
Check your Internet connection.
•
Ensure that the powerline LED lights up on all your powerline devices in the
network. If they do not, try pairing the devices again.
•
Ensure that all your devices are in the same network.
•
Ensure that all the extenders and adapters are in the same electrical circuit.
Q3: My successfully-paired PL-N12 does not work after I moved it to a new
location.
•
Ensure that all the extenders and adapters are in the same electrical circuit.
•
Try to pair your extender with your adapter again. For details, see Pairing devices
via the Pair button.
•
Check for any possible interferences that may be too close to your extenders
or adapters such as air conditioners, washing machines, and other electrical
appliances.
•
Ensure that all your devices are in the same network.
LEDs and buttons
Ethernet port
Pair/Reset
button
Power LED
Ethernet LED
Powerline LED
Reset button
Pair button
Clone button
Power switch
Ethernet ports
Power LED
Ethernet LED
Powerline LED
Wi-Fi LED
PL-E41 Adapter
PL-N12 Extender
Power Strip
Wall Outlet
IMPORTANT!
Ensure that you plug PL-N12/PL-E41 to
wall outlets in the same electrical circuit.
LED
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
Power
On/Off
Your PL-N12 is on/off.
When switched on, the power LED turns from red to green
in about one minute, indicating that it is ready to use.
Blinking
Blinking every second: Pairing is in progress.
Powerline On
The device is connected to one or more powerline devices.
Off
The device is not connected to any powerline devices.
Blinking
In Power-Saving mode, the powerline LED blinks every 15
seconds.
Ethernet
On/Off
A device is connected or not connected to the Ethernet
port.
Blinking
The powerline adapter is transferring data via the Ethernet
port.
Wi-Fi
Blinking rapidly
Your PL-N12 is cloning the parent AP’s SSID and password.
Blinking every five
seconds
Your PL-N12 is resetting to the factory default settings.
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
Clone
Press and hold the button for about one second to start cloning the parent AP’s SSID
and password.
Pair
Press and hold the button for about one second to start the pairing process.
Reset
Press and hold the button for about five seconds to restore the PL-N12 to the factory
default settings.
Blinking
On
Blinking
Blinking
On
