About This Manual
The 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to install,
configure, and troubleshoot the 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Ethernet Adapter.
Chapter 1
Installing the 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Ethernet Adapter
This chapter describes how to set up the 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Ethernet Adapter
on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
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One or Two 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Ethernet Adapter
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200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Ethernet Adapter CD, including:
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This User Manual.
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Management Utility
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your dealer. Keep the carton,
including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the 200Mbps Powerline
HomePlug Ethernet Adapter for repair.
Status Lights and Label Information
The 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Ethernet Adapter has status indicators and a label with
important information. Familiarize yourself with these features of your product.
Front Panel Status Lights
The front panel of the 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Ethernet Adapter contains status
lights. You can use them to verify connections. The table below describes the lights on the
front panel.
Status Lights on Front Panel
Description
Power
9
Off – Power Off
9
Solid Blue – Power On
Powerline Link/ACT LED
9
Off – No Link
9
Solid Blue – Link
9
Blinking Blue – Activity
Ethernet Link/ACT LED
9
Off – No Link
9
Solid Blue – Link
9
Blinking Blue – Activity
How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network
You can use the 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Ethernet Adapter to implement or extend
an Ethernet local area network (LAN) anywhere in your house using your existing electrical
power line in place of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. An example is illustrated in the
following diagram:
