ZyXEL Communications 100 Table of Contents

PL-100 User’s Guide

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Copyright	..................................................................................................................	2
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement ...............		3
Safety Warnings .......................................................................................................		4
ZyXEL Limited Warranty..........................................................................................		5
Customer Support....................................................................................................		6
Table of Contents .....................................................................................................		9
List of Figures ........................................................................................................		11
List of Tables ..........................................................................................................		13
Preface ....................................................................................................................		15
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your PL-100................................................................................		17
1.1	PL-100 PowerLine 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter Overview ...................................	17
1.2	Key Features ......................................................................................................	17
1.3	System Requirements ........................................................................................	18
1.4	Applications for the PL-100 ................................................................................	18
	1.4.1 Broadband Internet Access via Cable or DSL Modem .............................	18
	1.4.2 Connect a Computer, Printer or Game Device to a Network ....................	18
	1.4.3 Share Files, Printers and Other Devices ..................................................	19
Chapter 2
Connecting the PL-100 ..........................................................................................		21
2.1	Preparing to Install the PL-100 ...........................................................................	21
2.2	Connecting the PL-100 ......................................................................................	22
	2.2.1 Connecting the PL-100 to Your Main Cable or DSL Modem ....................	22
	2.2.2 Connecting the PL-100 to a Computer .....................................................	23
	2.2.3 LED Status ................................................................................................	24
Chapter 3
Installing the PL-100 Software ..............................................................................		25
3.1	Installation of the Utility ......................................................................................	25

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