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NP511 – 500Mbps Powerline Adapters User Guide
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About the product
Powerline adapters are ready to use out of the box and do not require the installation of driver software to work. They can be
connected to computers, routers, gaming consoles, hubs, IPTV set-top boxes, and other Ethernet devices regardless of operating
system.
How does it work?
Powerline adapters utilise the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a secured network of computers and
Ethernet devices. With a maximum data rate of up to 500 Mbps, Powerline adapters can reliably handle high requirement
applications like broadband Internet, high definition video streaming, and Voice over IP.
Powerline adapters convert digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along the electrical wires. When receiving the
analog signal, the Powerline adapters convert the analog signal back to digital. To make the signal secure, a 128-bit AES encryption
is applied.
A Powerline device can only communicate with other Powerline devices that use the same private network password. The private
network password can be changed manually using the Powerline adapter utility software on a computer with a Windows operating
system. When you use the software, you have to manually type the private network password for the device. Another way to
change the private network password is to use the Security button. The Security button automatically creates an encrypted private
network password. It can also be used to reset the private network password or to add a device into an existing Powerline network.
Note: Powerline adapters are pre-configured to use a common private network password unique for that pair and are ready
to use out of the box.
When a Powerline adapter communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity LED colour indicates the connection speed:
red indicates a good connection; amber indicates a better connection; and green indicates the best possible connection speed.
Direct connection
For best performance, connect Powerline adapters directly to a wall outlet. Avoid connecting them to a power strip where other
electrical devices are connected. Other devices create electrical noise that may affect the performance of Powerline adapters.
AC pass-through
Both of the Powerline adapters in the kit comes with built in AC pass-through. With this unit you are conveniently able to use the
same power point to plug in other electrical appliances. All you have to do is connect the electrical appliance into the built-in pass-
through socket and it will have power as if it was connected directly into the wall. This eliminates the need to connect your
Powerline adapter to a power board and improves your networking performance.
