Page 3 - Table of Contents
PowerLine USB Adapter Instant PowerLine TM Series Chapter 7: Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility 16 Overview 16 Accessing the PowerLine Conf iguration Utility 16 Device 17 Network 18 Security 19 About 20 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 21 Common Problems and Solutions 21 Frequently Asked Questions...
Page 4 - Chapter 1: Introduction
PowerLine USB Adapter 1 Chapter 1: Introduction The PowerLine USB Adapter lets you turn the existing powerlines in yourhome or off ice into a high-speed network. Now you don't have to drill throughthe walls, and climb through the attic or cellar to install network cables, just usethe wires that alre...
Page 5 - Chapter 2: Getting to Know the
PowerLine USB Adapter 3 The Adapter’s LEDs (shown in Figure 2-4), where network activity is displayed,are located on the Adapter’s front. Link Green. The Link LED will light up when the PowerLine USBAdapter is powered on. Activity Green. The Activity LED will light up when there is power-line networ...
Page 6 - Chapter 4: Using the Setup; C h a p t e r 3 : P l a n n i n g Yo u r
PowerLine USB Adapter Chapter 4: Using the Setup C D - R O M To begin installation of the PowerLine USB Adapter, you will use the SetupCD-ROM to run the Installation Wizard. 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup CD-ROM should run automatically. If it does not, click ...
Page 9 - Chapter 5: C o n n e c t i n g t h e
PowerLine USB Adapter 11 Instant PowerLine TM Series 8. You will be asked to restart your computer (shown in Figure 4-10). Click the Yes button to restart now, or click the No button to restart later. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Connecting the USB Adapter.” 10 Chapter 5: C o n n e c t i n g t h e P o w e...
Page 10 - Chapter 6: Installing the Driver
PowerLine USB Adapter Windows Millennium will automatically detect the presence of the USBAdapter in your computer after you have completed the hardware installationand will automatically install the driver for you. The Windows Millennium driver installation is now complete. Proceed to Chapter 7: Us...
Page 12 - Chapter 7: Using the PowerLine
PowerLine USB Adapter 17 Instant PowerLine TM Series 16 3. The Device screen will appear. You have a choice of four screens: • Device - Select which local powerline device to use when connecting yourPC to the powerline network. • Network - Discover what powerline devices are on the powerline network...
Page 14 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting
PowerLine USB Adapter 21 Instant PowerLine TM Series 20 Appendix A: Troubleshooting This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installationand operation of the PowerLine USB Adapter. Read the description below tosolve your problems. If you can’t f ind an answer here, check th...
Page 18 - Appendix D: S p e c i f i c a t i o n s; A p p e n d i x C : I P A d d r e s s i n g
PowerLine USB Adapter Appendix D: S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Standards: USB Spec. 1.1, HomePlug 1.0 Ports: One USB Port Cabling Type: Standard USB Cable Speed: Powerline Up to 14Mbps USB Up to 12Mbps LEDs: Activity, Link, Collision Encryption: 56-Bit Data Encryption with Key Management,Network Pass...
Page 19 - Appendix E: W a r r a n ty
PowerLine USB Adapter 31 Instant PowerLine TM Series Dimensions: 2.68" x 4.25" x 2.60" (68 mm x 108 mm x 66 mm) Unit Weight: 0.5 lb (0.142 kg) Certifications: FCC Class B, UL Listed, HomePlug 1.0 Operating Temp.: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Temp. : -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) O...
Page 20 - Appendix F: Contact Information
Instant PowerLine TM Series Appendix F: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact LinksysTechnical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Tech Support 888-793-4632 RMA Issues 949-271-546...