
Chapter 1
Product Overview
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter
Chapter 1
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet
Adapter. It lets you turn the existing powerlines in your
home or office into a high-speed network. This user guide
is intended for use with the PLE200 and PLK200 (Kit of 2
PLE200 Adapters).
Installation is quick and simple. Connect the Adapter
directly to any Ethernet-enabled device, whether it’s a
computer or media center. Once your computers and other
devices are connected to the powerline network, they
can share resources like printers and storage space, and
all kinds of files—music, digital pictures, and documents.
With up to 100Mbps data rates, you can play lag-free,
head-to-head network computer games, and you can run
media-centric applications like streaming video and Voice
over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony. And if you use a
PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter to interface your cable or
DSL router to your powerline network, you’ll be able to
connect to the Internet from any computer in the house.
Use the instructions in this user guide to help you install
and use the Adapter. These instructions should be all you
need to get the most out of the Adapter.
Bottom Panel
The Ethernet port is located on the bottom panel of the
Adapter.
ETHERNET The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet
network cable. The other end of the cable will connect
to your computer or other Ethernet-enabled network
device.
Back Panel
The power plug and device password are located on the
back panel of the Adapter.
Power Plug The power plug (Euro plug shown above)
connects to an electrical outlet in your location.
IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data
over the powerlines of your residence, Linksys
recommends that you plug the Adapter directly
into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its own
power filter for protection against surges.
Device Password The Device Password is located on
the sticker. If you are adding this Adapter to a pre-existing
powerline network with your own Network Password
(not the default), then you may need to enter the Device
Password on the Security tab of the Configuration Utility.
For more information, refer to “Chapter 3: Using the
Configuration Utility.”
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