DeWalt PLEBR10 manual Planning your PowerLine Network, Network Topology

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Network Topology

With the PowerLine products, a network can be created using home powerlines. Computers can be networked over powerlines using PowerLine devices. The Bridge connects an Ethernet-enabled computer to a powerline network. The PowerLine USB Adapter is also available for connecting a USB-enabled computer to a powerline network.

The Bridge is also ideal for any user who already has a router and wants to share high-speed Internet access across the powerline network. Connect the Bridge to the router after you have configured the Bridge using the PowerLine Configuration Utility. 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.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about powerline products.

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Contents Powerline Ethernet Bridge Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Top Panel PowerLine NetworkBut what does all of this mean? IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Network Topology Planning your PowerLine NetworkTop Panel Getting to Know the PowerLine BridgeConnecting the Bridge Connecting the PowerLine Ethernet BridgePlug the Bridge into an electrical outlet Connecting to a RouterSetup Wizard Using the PowerLine Configuration UtilityOverview Installing Configuration Utility PowerLine Configuration Utility Icon Accessing the PowerLine Configuration UtilityNetwork Tab NetworkAbout SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Appendix a Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions TCP/IP Appendix B Windows HelpAppendix C Glossary PowerLine Ethernet Bridge PowerLine Ethernet Bridge PowerLine Ethernet Bridge PowerLine Ethernet Bridge PowerLine Ethernet Bridge PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix D Specifications Limited Warranty Appendix E Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix F Regulatory InformationAppendix G Contact Information
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