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The OS X Configuration Utility

6.1 Overview

This chapter shows you how to use the configuration utility on a Mac computer with the Leopard operating system. See the User’s Guide Chapter 5 on page 37 for background information on some Powerline features.

All HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapters within range can join your network. The range varies depending on the quality of your home’s wiring. In the case of Powerline cable this can extend beyond the boundary of your home such as your neighbor’s house or apartment for example .

Use the Mac utility to configure the following tasks:

•Change Network Name (NMK)

•Change Nickname

•QoS Settings

•Set HomePlug Light Color

•Link Information

•Download Firmware

6.1.1System Requirements

These are the OS X utility system requirements at the time of writing.

•Supported Models: PLA-407

•Supported Mac operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5

•Supported Language/s: English

 

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