Rosewill RPLC-500 user manual Joining a Network, Joining a network

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B with the same Private Network Name as Device A. After the operation success, Devices A and B form a new logical network.

Chapter 4 Joining a Network

This chapter describes how to add a device to an existing HomePlug AV logical network (AVLN) using the Security/Reset pushbutton and using the Utility.

Operation progress and outcome can be monitored by observing the behavior of the power LED.

4.1 Using the Security Pushbutton

Scenario:

Devices A and B are located in network N. Device C (the joiner) that is not located in any networks attempts to join Network N. Any devices on Network N can become the „adder‟.

Joining a network

Please follow below to add Device C to Network N using the Security button:

1.Press the Security button on Device A (or Device B) for less than 3 seconds, making it the „adder‟.

2.Within 2 minutes, press the Security button Device C (the „joiner‟) for less than 3 seconds.

3.Wait for connection to complete.

The Power indicator on Device A (or Device B) and Device C will flash at 1 second intervals until the process succeeds or fails. It will illuminate steadily on success. If an error occurs, the Power indicator on Device A (or Device B)

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Contents 500Mbps Powerline Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Contents Package Contents Key Features Introduction to HardwareExpanding your Network with RPLC-500  Green Feature for Power saving mode Application QoS Management Enhances Streaming Quality System Requirement Hardware Diagram of RPLC-500Powerline Adapter’s Button and Connector 1 LEDColor Behavior Description Introduction to Utility Utility Installation500Mbps Powerline Gigabit Ethernet Adapter KIT 500Mbps Powerline Gigabit Ethernet Adapter KIT 500Mbps Powerline Gigabit Ethernet Adapter KIT Main Tab Utility IntroductionPassword Device NameMAC Address Scan AddSet Local Device Only Privacy TabSet All Devices Diagnostics Tab500Mbps Powerline Gigabit Ethernet Adapter KIT About Tab Forming a Powerline HomePlug AV NetworkUsing the Utility Using the Security PushbuttonScenario Forming a HomePlug AV logical networkSetting the network name for your PLC Network name setting successSearch for Local device on your computer Joining a network Joining a NetworkDevice C will flash unevenly for 2 minutes Appendix a Improving the Transmission Quality Appendix B SpecificationsPowerline Range Powerline SpeedsPower Consumption DimensionsAppendix C Acronyms and Abbreviations Appendix D RPLC-500 QoS SupportCCo Vlan Tag User Default CAP TOS Bit User Priority Default CAPCopyright & Trademarks