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Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism

TL-PA411AV500 Mini Powerline Adapter

Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism

2.1 Introduction

The Powerline Adapter supports up to 500Mbps data rate. With this high speed connection rate, this Powerline Adapter allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home existing electrical wiring. Simply plug this Powerline Adapter into an ordinary power outlet to extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing LAN network to any other electrical outlet in any rooms of your house.

Take notes that this Powerline Adapter works in pairs. You need to plug one Powerline Adapter into a power outlet for each computer (Connect to the computer LAN card) you want to connect (Network access); you will also need another Powerline Adapter connected to your Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet port) in order to extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing. With clean powerline, the distance between two Powerline Adapters can reach 300 meters at lease, but the actual distance may vary due to the environment.

Section below describes the Powerline Adapter’s LED indicators, physical interface and hardware connection mechanism.

2.2 LED Indicator

The LED indicator displays information about the device’s status.

Item

Status

Indication

 

On

The adapter is on.

Power LED

Blinking

The adapter is in power-saving mode.

Off

The adapter is off.

 

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Contents Rev 1910010651 TL-PA411 AV500 Mini Powerline AdapterCOPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS CE Mark Warning FCC STATEMENTProduct Description AV500 Mini Powerline Adapter DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYRd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China EN EN EN 61000-3-22006+A12009+A22009 EN ENPackage Contents CONTENTSChapter 4 Using the Management Utility Appendix A TroubleshootingTL-PA411 AV500 Mini Powerline Adapter Package Contents1.3 Important Safety Instructions Chapter 1 Introduction1.1 Conventions 1.2 System Requirement¾ If liquid has been spilled on the product 2.2 LED Indicator Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism2.1 Introduction StatusTL-PA411 2.3 Physical InterfaceInterface Description2.5 Hardware Connection - Computer 2.4 Connection Instruction2.6 Hardware Connection - Internet TL-PA411 AV500 Mini Powerline Adapter Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility TL-PA411 AV500 Mini Powerline Adapter TL-PA411 AV500 Mini Powerline Adapter TL-PA411 AV500 Mini Powerline Adapter 4.1 Status Chapter 4 Using the Management Utility4.1.1 Set Local Device’s Network Name 4.2 Network 4.2.1 Rename the Remote Device/Enter Password Password is unnecessary to enter for renaming4.2.2 Add Device 4.3 Advanced 4.4 System 4.4.1 Upgrade Firmware To upgrade the devices firmware, follow these instructions 4.4.2 Reset Device4.4.3 Set All Devices’ Network Name 5.2 Set Up a Powerline AV Network with the Pair Button Chapter 5 Advanced Feature How to Use the Pair ButtonsCreate a Powerline network using the Pair button: 5.1 Pair Secure with 128 bits-AESJoin an existing Powerline AV Network Leave an existing Powerline AV NetworkThe sequence of Step 1 and Step 2 can be exchanged 1. The Power LED does not light up. Ans. Check the following Appendix A Troubleshooting3. The Powerline LED does not light up 2. The Ethernet LED does not light up. Ans. Check the following