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Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Utility
Upgrade

PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter

Upgrade

Use this screen to upgrade the connected Adapter’s firmware.

Status. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer.

Device Information

MAC Address. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter.

Firmware Version. Displayed here is the firmware version of the Adapter.

Device Upgrade

To upgrade the Adapter’s firmware, follow these instructions:

1. Download the Adapter’s firmware from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

2. Extract the firmware file on your computer.

3. Enter the location of the firmware’s file, or click the 

Browse

 button to find the file.

4. Click the 

Upgrade 

button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

To exit the Configuration Utility, click 

Exit

.

About

The 

About

 screen displays information about the connected Adapter and a link to the Linksys website, 

www.linksys.com.

Status. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer.

Ver. Displayed here is the version number of the Configuration Utility.

Click the 

WWW.LINKSYS.COM

 button to visit the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. (You must have an active 

Internet connection to use this link.)

Figure 5-6: Upgrade Screen

Figure 5-7: About Screen

Summary of Contents for PLE200 - PowerLine AV EN Adapter Bridge

Page 1: ...Model No WIRED PLE200 User Guide Ethernet Adapter PowerLine AV ...

Page 2: ...ical terms that are presented like this Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section in the Table of Contents This exclamation point means there is a Caution or Warning and is something that could damage your property or the Adapter word definition This ...

Page 3: ... Installing the Adapter 4 Overview 4 Instructions for the Setup Wizard 4 Instructions for Connection 7 Chapter 5 Using the Configuration Utility 8 Overview 8 How to Access the Configuration Utility 8 Network 9 Security 10 Advanced Advanced Users Only 11 Upgrade 13 About 13 Appendix A Troubleshooting 14 Common Problems and Solutions 14 Frequently Asked Questions 15 Appendix B Glossary 16 Appendix C...

Page 4: ... Preparing to Install 4 Figure 4 4 Connect the Adapter 5 Figure 4 5 Connection to a Desktop Computer 5 Figure 4 6 Installation in Progress 6 Figure 4 7 Congratulations 6 Figure 4 8 Plug into the Outlet 7 Figure 5 1 Configuration Utility Icon 8 Figure 5 2 Network Screen 9 Figure 5 3 Network Screen with Named Locations 9 Figure 5 4 Security Screen 10 Figure 5 5 Advanced Screen 11 Figure 5 6 Upgrade ...

Page 5: ...dapter to interface your cable or DSL router to your powerline network you ll be able to connect to the Internet from any computer in the house Use the instructions in this user guide to help you install and use the Adapter These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter What s in this Guide This user guide covers the steps for installing and using the Adapter Chapter ...

Page 6: ...s appendix provides the technical specifications for the Adapter Appendix E Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Adapter Appendix F Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Adapter Appendix G Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Supp...

Page 7: ...trical outlet In a typical network connect one Adapter to your router so your powerline network can share the high speed Internet connection Then connect additional Adapters to your computers and other network devices For example in the application diagram the router upstairs is connected to its Adapter which is plugged into an electrical outlet Downstairs the media center is connected to its Adap...

Page 8: ... The power plug connects to an electrical outlet in your location Device Password The Device Password is located on the sticker If you are adding this Adapter to a pre existing powerline network with your own Network Password not the default then you may need to enter the Device Password on the Security tab of the Configuration Utility For more information refer to Chapter 5 Using the Configuratio...

Page 9: ...LEDs are located on the front panel Power LED Blue The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on PowerLine LED Blue The PowerLine LED flashes to indicate activity over the powerline connection Ethernet LED Blue The Ethernet LED flashes to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection Figure 3 3 Front Panel ...

Page 10: ...is the letter of your CD drive 2 On the Welcome screen click Setup to begin the installation Other options include the following Click User Guide to view the online User Guide Click LINKSYS Web to visit the Linksys website www linksys com Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard 3 The End User License Agreement screen will appear If you accept the License Agreement and want to begin the installation cl...

Page 11: ...r computer which is running the Setup Wizard Plug the Adapter into an electrical outlet Then click Next Figure 4 4 Connect the Adapter Figure 4 5 Connection to a Desktop Computer IMPORTANT Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of your residence Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against su...

Page 12: ...erline devices Wait a few minutes while the Setup Wizard installs the Configuration Utility If you want to cancel the installation click Exit 7 On the Congratulations screen click Online Registration to register the Adapter on www linksys com registration To exit the Setup Wizard click Exit Proceed to the next section Instructions for Connection Figure 4 6 Installation in Progress Figure 4 7 Congr...

Page 13: ...cable from the computer 3 Unplug the Adapter from its electrical outlet 4 Connect the Ethernet network cable to the appropriate network device 5 Plug the Adapter into an electrical outlet Congratulations The installation of the PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter is complete Proceed to Chapter 5 Using the Configuration Utility Figure 4 8 Plug into the Outlet IMPORTANT Because the Adapter sends data over...

Page 14: ...It offers five screens Network Use this screen to discover all Adapters on the powerline network and connect to any Adapter it does not have to be the Adapter physically connected to your computer Security Set a unique Network Password on the connected Adapter If you are adding a new Adapter to a pre existing powerline network with a unique Network Password not the default then refer to the Securi...

Page 15: ...ndicates that the Adapter is physically connected to the computer you are using R stands for remote this indicates that the Adapter is physically connected to another computer or other network device Data Rate Mbps Displayed here is the transmission speed of the Adapter except for the one currently accessed by your computer To detect all devices on the powerline network click the Scan Network butt...

Page 16: ...you are adding a new Adapter to a pre existing powerline network with a unique Network Password not the default then follow these instructions 1 Enter its Device Password which is shown on a sticker attached to the back panel of the Adapter 2 The Set Encryption for Remote Device setting is selected by default Keep this setting selected 3 Click the Network tab 4 The new Adapter will be displayed on...

Page 17: ...e MAC address of the Adapter currently accessed by your computer Priority Mapping Configure CAP settings using VLAN tags or TOS bits Packets matching the VLAN tag or TOS bit priority will be assigned the corresponding CAP that you have selected VLAN Tags VLAN Tags To assign priority using VLAN tags check VLAN Tags 0 7 For each VLAN tag user priority 7 being the highest user priority select the app...

Page 18: ...g CAP3 CAP2 CAP1 or CAP0 To save your changes click the Save button To reset the priority settings to the factory defaults click the Restore Default button To exit the Configuration Utility click Exit NOTE The following are the factory default settings for VLAN Tags and TOS Bits VLAN Tag User Priority Default CAP Priority TOS Bit User Priority Default CAP Priority 0 CAP1 0 CAP1 1 CAP0 1 CAP1 2 CAP...

Page 19: ... www linksys com 2 Extract the firmware file on your computer 3 Enter the location of the firmware s file or click the Browse button to find the file 4 Click the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions To exit the Configuration Utility click Exit About The About screen displays information about the connected Adapter and a link to the Linksys website www linksys com Status Displayed h...

Page 20: ...on t detect all the powerline devices Make sure all devices on the powerline network have been configured with the same Network Password otherwise they will not be able to communicate with each other If you are adding a new Adapter to a pre existing powerline network with a unique Network Password not the default then refer to the Security Device Password section of Chapter 5 Using the Configurati...

Page 21: ...rd you set using the Configuration Utility If you did not set your own Network Password then it uses the default HomePlugAV Do HomePlug AV products cause interference with other home networking or powerline products No The HomePlug AV products can co exist with wireless phoneline and other powerline technologies HomePlug AV technology operates in a different frequency band than powerline control a...

Page 22: ...n network which in turn connects to the Internet Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System Allows the hosting of a website FTP server or e mail server with a fixed domain name e g www xyz com and a dynamic IP address Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration...

Page 23: ...evice to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web IP Internet Protocol A pro...

Page 24: ...ugh an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe RJ 45 Registered Jack 45 An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The st...

Page 25: ...nd TCP IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs Throughput The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period TX Rate Transmission Rate Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Upload To transmit a file over a network URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a file located on the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet ...

Page 26: ... LEDs Power PowerLine Ethernet Dimensions 4 0 x 5 5 x 2 0 101 6 mm x 139 7 mm x 50 8 mm Unit Weight 4 8 oz 0 14 kg Power One AC Plug 100 240V 50 60Hz Certifications CE FCC Class B Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Storage Temp 20ºC to 70ºC 4ºF to 158ºF Operating Humidity 10 to 85 Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 Non Condensing ...

Page 27: ...NS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction This warranty does not apply if the Product a has been altered except by Linksys ...

Page 28: ...couraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance Safety Notices Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telec...

Page 29: ...interférences reçues y compris celles qui risquent d entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment WEEE This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all el...

Page 30: ...24 Appendix E Regulatory Information PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter ...

Page 31: ...25 Appendix E Regulatory Information PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter ...

Page 32: ...26 Appendix E Regulatory Information PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter ...

Page 33: ...27 Appendix E Regulatory Information PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter For more information visit www linksys com ...

Page 34: ...orking with Linksys products Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 823 3002 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at support linksys com If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department ...

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