After your first and additional devices’ power indicators stop blinking, your additional device has successfully joined your first device’s network.

Resetting a powerline device to factory defaults

You can easily restore factory default settings for any of your powerline devices.

To reset a powerline device to its factory default settings:

1Make sure that your powerline devices are plugged into a powered wall outlet and are not in standby mode.

2On the powerline device, insert a small, stiff wire (such as a straightened paper clip) into the RESET hole. All factory defaults, including the network name, are restored.

Standby mode

When your powerline device is not connected to any network device (such as a computer) that’s turned on and active, it enters standby mode two minutes after the last activity.

Standby mode saves power. During standby, the power indicator light blinks slowly. To exit standby mode, turn on or awaken the connected network device.

Caution: Some computers support wake-on-LAN, which may prevent the powerline device from entering standby mode.

Frequently asked questions

How far can these devices send a network signal?

Your network coverage may vary, depending on the number of electrical appliances in use. The theoretical maximum distance of wiring you can expect network signals to travel through is about 984 feet (300 m).

Do I have to rewire my home electrical outlets or install special filters for these devices?

No. Powerline devices use your home’s existing electrical wiring to network computers in different rooms so that they can share files, printers, and Internet connections.

Can these devices work with circuit breakers?

Yes, if the powerline devices are used within the United States or Canada.

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