DeWalt PLEBR10 manual Appendix a Troubleshooting, Common Problems and Solutions

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PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

Common Problems and Solutions

1.None of the LEDs light up after I installed the Bridge.

•Unplug the Category 5 Ethernet network cable from the computer. Unplug the Bridge from the electrical outlet. Then repeat the hardware installation process. Make sure the electrical outlet is working properly.

2.The Ethernet LED does not light up on the Bridge.

•When the Ethernet port detects a LAN connection, the Ethernet LED will light up. Check the Ethernet adapter on your computer to see if the connection and adapter are working properly. Make sure you are using the included Category 5 Ethernet network cable (which is straight-through) to connect the Bridge to your computer. Do not use a crossover cable.

•For use with a router, connect a straight-through, Category 5 Ethernet network cable to the uplink port of the router, or connect a crossover, Category 5 Ethernet network cable to a LAN port on the router.

3.When I scan the powerline network, I don’t detect all the powerline devices.

•Make sure all devices on the powerline network have been configured with the same Network Password. The Network Password must be identical in order for them to communicate with each other. See “Chapter

6:Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility.”

4.I can’t connect to other computers on my powerline network or to the Internet.

•Make sure the IP address and TCP/IP protocol are set up correctly for all the powerline networked computers. For more information on IP addresses and TCP/IP, refer to your Windows help or documentation.

•Make sure all devices on the powerline network have been configured with the same Network Password. The Network Password must be identical in order for them to communicate with each other. See “Chapter

6:Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of picture files can I show with the Adapter?

The Adapter supports picture files with the following file extensions: BMP, GIF, JPG, and TIF. All of these file types are converted to JPG format when they appear on your TV, so some data loss may occur. This may affect image quality, so the image quality you see on your TV might not be as good as the image quality you see on your PC.

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Contents Powerline Ethernet Bridge Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents PowerLine Network Top PanelIntroduction But what does all of this mean?What’s in this Guide? Planning your PowerLine Network Network TopologyGetting to Know the PowerLine Bridge Top PanelConnecting the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Connecting the BridgeConnecting to a Router Plug the Bridge into an electrical outletSetup Wizard Using the PowerLine Configuration UtilityOverview Installing Configuration Utility Accessing the PowerLine Configuration Utility PowerLine Configuration Utility IconNetwork Network TabSecurity AboutCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Appendix a Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix C Glossary PowerLine Ethernet Bridge PowerLine Ethernet Bridge PowerLine Ethernet Bridge PowerLine Ethernet Bridge PowerLine Ethernet Bridge PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix D Specifications Appendix E Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix F Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix G Contact Information
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