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200M Powerline Ethernet Adapter PL-501v2-EU/US/UK User Manual.
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Table of Content Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................................................................... 5 Overview ........................................................................................................... 5 Features .
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing PLANET 200M Powerline Ethernet Adapter. With Planet powerline communication products, y our power outlets are no longer to be viewed only as power receptacles but also as network connection point.
Specification Model PL-501v2-EU/US/UK Standard HomePlug AV compliant IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Ports One RJ-45 port Speed UP to 200Mbps Encryption 128-Bit AES encryption Modulation 10.
Panel LED definition LED Description PWR Solid Blue or off when Power On or off Steady on indicates there exis ts another powerline device HP Blinking indicates the data are transferring Steady on ind.
Button definition Button Description Press security button during 1~3 seconds. Join another HomePlugAV network Security Press security button more than 10 seconds Set its security to random value Rese.
Chapter 2: Installation Overview The installation of 200M Ethernet Adapter will only take minutes. No need to set up long wires through out the house, just simply install the utility, and physically plug the unit into the wall outlet, then to connect RJ-45 to t he computer.
Once the software is loaded, it wi ll display a dialog as following: Please click on ‘ Next ’ to continue the installation. 10.
This section allows you to change the default directory wher e the program is installed. Or go ‘ Back ’. If you don’t want to change it, click on Install to continue the installation. This screen shows the progre ss of the installation. This screen shows that the installati on was completed successfully.
Chapter 3: Configuration Overview The PL-501v2 uses 128-bit AES encryption to block outside access. The key is set by using the Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the protection is enabled, however, it is recommended to change the default network key.
The Network tab shows the powerline units t hat are connected to the current computer and other powerline devices on t he Network Topology , and it will also display Mac Address of each device. *Note* If you do not see ANY unit in the device status but the powerline device does exist, try to unplug all devices and plug them back.
**Note** If a unit shows MAC Address of all 0’ s, this unit might not have a solid connection, or might not connect at all. ** Note** If there are units in the home network, but nothing displays in .
Setting Up Security on a Network Pow erline device The Encryption Tab will allow users to use one pr imary computer to control the Network Ke y of all units on the home network . Enter both the Remote Device password in the DAK Password field and the desired Network Key in the field provided.
Security Button This section describes how to use Secu rity button for configuration in the following situations: z Establish a new security network (Network AB) The procedure is as follows: 1. Press the security button on the adapter (a) during 1~3 seconds.
ab Network AB c The procedure is as follows: 1. Press the security button on the adapter (a) or (b) during 1~3 seconds. 2. Press the security button on the adapter (c) during 1~3 seconds. 3. The PWR LED starts to flash. 4. After a few seconds, the PWR and HP LEDs should be on.
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