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Light status

Essentials Wi-Fi Powerline

Light

Colour

Status

What’s happening

Power

Green

 

On

Wi-fi powerline running normally

Flashing

Wi-fi powerline pairing

Green

Slow flashing Wi-fi powerline in power saving mode

-

Off

Wi-fi powerline turned off or boot-up failed

WPS/Link Green

On

Wi-fi powerline connected to network, high transfer speed

Green

Flashing

Wi-fi powerline connected to network, low transfer speed  

-

Off

Wi-fi powerline booting-up or boot-up failed or hotspot 

not connected to network

Wireless

Green

On

Wireless enabled, data is being transmitted/received

-

Off

Wi-fi powerline booting-up or boot-up failed, or hotspot 

wireless disabled

Orange

On

Wireless security disabled on the hotspot or guest 

network

Essentials Powerline

Light

Status

What’s happening

Power

On

Powerline running normally

Flashing 

Powerline resetting, synchronising or power save mode

Off

Powerline turned off

Ethernet

On

Device connected to powerline

Flashing

Data being sent or received

Off

No device connected to powerline or device switched off

Data

On

Powerline connected to network
Green: High transfer speed
Red: Low transfer speed 

Off

No connection to network

WPS/Link Button

What do you want to do?

Press and hold

Prepare to join a new network

WPS/Link button for 5 to 8 seconds

Join a new network or start WPS connection

WPS/Link button for 1 second

Reset to factory settings

WPS/Link button for 20 seconds 

Summary of Contents for Essentials Wi-Fi Powerline 500

Page 1: ...socket on your router hub 2 Plug the other end into the powerline it s called BT Essentials Powerline 500 on the back label IMPORTANT to work properly powerline and wi fi powerline must be plugged di...

Page 2: ...e of minutes If everything s okay the Wireless WPS Link and Power lights will be on If the WPS Link light doesn t light up see Connection help overleaf 2 Plug in your wi fi powerline 1 2 3 Connect you...

Page 3: ...instructions on the device you re trying to connect to the wi fi powerline 1 Use the wireless connection software or settings on your device to display the list of available wireless networks in your...

Page 4: ...or boot up failed or hotspot wireless disabled Orange On Wireless security disabled on the hotspot or guest network Essentials Powerline Light Status What s happening Power On Powerline running norma...

Page 5: ...ceilings may affect wi fi WPS Link light is off or flashing If you are adding the wi fi powerline to your existing network press the WPS Link button on your wi fi powerline for 1 second Power light st...

Page 6: ...are the guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 3 year guarantee period proof of purchase is required the equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed This guarantee does...

Page 7: ...ed by The Art Design Partnership Ltd Printed in China Issue 1 ADP11 15 Find out more If you need more help go to bt com wifipowerline500 where you can view Frequently Asked Questions If you cannot fin...

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