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Chapter 3 Setting Up

 

 

This chapter contains detailed instructions on how to install and configure the 
Powerline Adapter as well as how to verify its installation. We recommend 
that you follow the steps accordingly to avoid future problems. 

 

3.1 ESD Precautions 

 

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, 
expansion boards, and other system components. Always observe the 
following precautions before you install any system component. 

 

1. Do not remove a component from its protective housing. 

 

2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit 

before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain 
contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD 
protection. 

 
 

3.2 Installing the Powerline Adapter 

 

1. Boot your computer system. 

 

2. Arrange a power outlet nearby and then plug the Powerline Adapter into 

the outlet. 

 

3. Connect the USB Powerline Adapter and your computer with the USB 

cable; connect the Ethernet Powerline Adapter and your computer via an 
available LAN adapter with the RJ-45 crossover cable. 

 

 

NOTE:

 

C

heck the voltage range in your area before plugging your Powerline 

Adapter into an outlet.

 

 
 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for HomePlug PL-U

Page 1: ...DYNAMIX PL U Powerline Adapter User Manual...

Page 2: ...warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer...

Page 3: ...fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC or 230 VAC depends on the power supply type in your country is used on the phase conductors all current carrying conductors 8 Plug the device directly in...

Page 4: ...d to check before you proceed the installation Chapter 2 Overview This chapter gives you all the necessary information that you need to know about the Powerline Adapter such as its features and layout...

Page 5: ...pter 2 Overview 2 1 Specifications 2 2 Front View 2 3 Back View Chapter 3 Setting Up 3 1 ESD Precautions 3 2 Installing the Powerline Adapter 3 3 Installing the Driver and Utility 3 4 Configuring the...

Page 6: ...have the following items 1 Powerline Adapter with Ethernet or USB interface 2 User Manual 3 CD with Drivers and Configuration Utility 4 RJ 45 CAT 5 crossover cable or USB type A B cable If any of the...

Page 7: ...tatus Data transmission rate up to 14Mbps for Ethernet interface 12Mbps for USB interface Built in QoS and Error Correction features 56 bit DES Link Encryption with key management for secure powerline...

Page 8: ...LED indicator USB Powerline Adapter Ethernet Powerline Adapter Col Flash when transmitting has collision Act Flash during transmitting data Link Light when linked to a Powerline network L A Light whe...

Page 9: ...protective housing 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit before handling components If a wrist strap is not available maintain contact with the system unit t...

Page 10: ...lling the Driver and Utility USB Powerline Adapter 1 Click Cancel to close the Found New Hardware Wizard and insert the packaged CD into your CD ROM drive 2 The drivers are being installed into your c...

Page 11: ...nstalled into your computer and a new icon will appear on your desktop Please verify that the LINK LED and L A LED on the Ethernet Powerline Adapter light up 3 4 Configuring the Powerline Adapter 1 Do...

Page 12: ...2 The Network tab shows all Powerline devices present on your network Click Scan Powerline Network to update Powerline network 11...

Page 13: ...emote device password You don t need this password unless other devices set different network password with yours Each device password is different and listed on the bottom case label stuck on each Po...

Page 14: ...k OK to close the Utility program 3 5 Uninstalling the Powerline Adapter Utility 1 Detach the Powerline Adapter from your computer 2 From your PC desktop click Start Programs Powerline Adapter Uninsta...

Page 15: ...3 Will HomePlug operate on different circuit breakers Ans HomePlug can operate on different circuit breakers without affecting the performance However the signal will not pass through the power transf...

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