
Chapter 3
Using the Configuration Utility
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PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter
Chapter 3
Chapter 3:
Using the Configuration
Utility
The PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter uses the HomePlug
AV standard, which offers better performance and security
than the HomePlug 1.1 or older standards. HomePlug AV
products can co-exist with older HomePlug products, but
they will not communicate with each other. You can use
the Configuration Utility to configure all Linksys HomePlug
AV products.
How to Access the Configuration Utility
After installation, the icon for the Configuration Utility will
appear on your desktop.
Double-click the icon to open the Configuration Utility. It
offers five screens:
Network Use this screen to discover all Adapters on the
powerline network, and connect to any Adapter (it does
not have to be the Adapter physically connected to your
computer).
Security Set a unique Network Password on the
connected Adapter. If you are adding a new Adapter to
a pre-existing powerline network with a unique Network
Password (not the default), then refer to the Security >
Device Password section for instructions.
Advanced This screen is for advanced users only. For the
connected Adapter, configure Quality of Service (QoS)
settings on this screen.
Upgrade Upgrade the connected Adapter’s firmware.
About This screen displays the version number of the
Configuration Utility. It also provides a link to the Linksys
website, www.linksys.com (you must have an active
Internet connection to use this link).
Network
The Network screen lists the devices on your HomePlug
AV powerline network, all devices with the same Network
Password. (If you have any HomePlug 1.1 or older devices,
they will not be detected.)
Network Screen
NOTE: If you are adding a new Adapter to a
pre-existing powerline network with a unique
Network Password (not the default), then the
new Adapter may not be detected. Refer to
the “Security > Device Password” section for
instructions.
Status Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter
currently accessed by your computer.
The table describes the Adapters on your powerline
network.
Device Location Click once to select this field. Click again
to edit it. Enter the location of the Adapter.
MAC Address Displayed here is the MAC address of the
Adapter. L stands for local; this indicates that the Adapter
is physically connected to the computer you are using.
R stands for remote; this indicates that the Adapter is
physically connected to another computer or other
network device.
Data Rate (Mbps) Displayed here is the transmission
speed of the Adapter, except for the one currently accessed
by your computer.
To detect all devices on the powerline network, click the
Scan Network button.
To access a specific Adapter, select it on the list and click
the Connect button.
To exit the Configuration Utility, click Exit.
Security
On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password
on the Adapter connected to your computer. All of the
devices on your powerline network must use the same
Network Password.
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