Monster Digital Life PowerNet 300, Instructions And Warranty Information, Page: 6 / 13

InITIAL seTuP
you can use Powernet 300 to connect
networkable devices like computers
and game consoles directly to each
other. you can also connect equipment
like a computer or Blu-ray Disc
™
player to a router or modem
for internet access.
1. Plug both PowerNet 300s into the
AC wall outlets near the devices
you want to connect.
For internet access, plug in one
PowerNet 300 into an AC wall outlet
near your router or modem that
is connected to the Internet.
2. Check the Network Speed light
on both PowerNet 300s and
confirm that it is ON. This tells
you that the PowerNet devices
can talk to each other. If the
Network Speed light is off, refer
to the troubleshooting section
at the end of the manual.
3. Once you have confirmed that
the PowerNet devices are talking
to each other, use the included
Ethernet cables to connect them
to the devices (modem/router,
computer, game console, etc.)
that you want to network.
See the diagram on page 6.
4. Monster PowerNet products all ship with the same security key,
and will automatically link to other PowerNet products sharing
the same electrical lines.
5. Repeat steps 1-3 to set up additional Monster PowerNet devices.
IMPorTAnT: Do NOT plug the PowerNet 300 into a power strip or wall
outlet with surge protection. Many surge protectors will prevent
PowerNet 300 communications.
(oPTIonAL) PrIvATe neTWorK seTuP
Monster PowerNet products all have the same security key.
They will automatically link to all other PowerNet products
sharing the same electrical lines.
If you want to set up a private Monster PowerNet network in a building
where there may be other PLC or PowerNet devices, such as an office
building or apartment building, you simply need to re-set the AES
encryption key on all your PowerNet devices.
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