Linksys PLW400, Setting Up A Wireless Network

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A Powerline adapter may need to be reset in order to be detected by other Powerline adapters in
the Powerline network. To do this, press and hold the Standby/Reset button , which is
located at the bottom or side of the Powerline adapter, for at least 10 seconds using a pin or a
pointed object.
Check electrical layout for circuit breakers
Ensure that the electrical outlets where the Powerline adapters get their connection belong to the
same circuit breaker. Otherwise, your Powerline adapters will
NOT be able to communicate
with each other.
QUICK TIP: Refer to your building’s electrical layout to know if your power outlets belong to
the same circuit breaker.
NOTE: If possible, connect each Powerline adapter directly to a wall power outlet, and not to
an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. If a Powerline adapter must be installed on a
power strip, make sure that no other electronic devices are connected to the same power strip.
Check Powerline security
Make sure that all devices on the Powerline network have been configured with the same
Network Password . The Network Password of all devices must be identical in order for them to
communicate with each other.
NOTE: If your Powerline network is not yet secured, set up the security on the Powerline
Utility of Powerline Ethernet Adapters
To check the Powerline security:
Step 1:
Access the Powerline Utility by clicking Start > All Programs > Linksys > Powerline
Utility .
Step 2:
Click the Security tab and check the Network Password .