User manual TP-LINK TL-PA2010

[. . . ] 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. II CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 2. 4 2. 5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Connecting Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 LED Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Simply plug this Ethernet Powerline Adapter into an ordinary power outlet to extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing LAN network to any other electrical outlet in any rooms of your house. Take notes that this Ethernet Powerline Adapter works in pairs. You need to plug one Ethernet Powerline Adapter into a power outlet for each computer (Connect to the computer LAN card) you want to connect (Network access); you will also need another Ethernet Powerline Adapter connected to your Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet port) in order to extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing. Section below describes the Ethernet Powerline Adapter's LED indicators, physical interface and hardware connection mechanism. 2. 2 LED Indicator The LED indicator displays information about the device's status. 2 TL-PA2010 Label Power Status ON OFF ON Powerline OFF Flashing ON Ethernet OFF Flashing 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter Description The Ethernet Powerline Adapter is power on The Ethernet Powerline Adapter is not receiving power Another Powerline port is detected on the same Powerline network Did not detect any other Powerline port on the same powerline network The Powerline port is transmitting/receiving data The Ethernet port is on and ready to receiving/transmitting data The Ethernet port is not connected or not power on The Ethernet port is receiving/transmitting data 2. 3 Physical Interface There are two physical interfaces on this Ethernet Powerline Adapter. Interface Ethernet Power Plug Description One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port connected to PC LAN card or broadband device. Power Plug connected to any 100V ~ 240V AC power socket. 2. 4 Hardware Connection ­ Computer For those computers you wish to be networked by Ethernet Powerline Adapter, each of the computers must be properly connected with an Ethernet Powerline Adapter through an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. Following are the steps to properly connect the Ethernet Powerline Adapter to your computer: 1. Connect the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Ethernet Powerline Adapter's Ethernet port. 3 TL-PA2010 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to you computer's LAN port. Plug the Ethernet Powerline Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer. Check and confirm that the Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Ethernet Powerline Adapter are ON The hardware connection mechanism is shown below: 2. 5 Hardware Connection ­ Internet This section describes how to connect the Ethernet Powerline Adapter into your existing ADSL broadband connection via ADSL Ethernet port. Follow the procedures describe below to connect the Ethernet Powerline Adapter to your ADSL broadband connection: 1. MAC Address: Shows the Ethernet Powerline Adapter's MAC address. Rename: Click to change the name of the selected Ethernet Powerline Adapter. Enter Password: Shows the supplied Ethernet Powerline Adapter's password (Initially left blank). To set the Ethernet Powerline Adapter password (Which is required when creating a private network), click and select the device shown in the lower panel and click on the "Enter Password" button. Follow the pop-up dialog box to complete your password setting. Add: Click this button to add a remote Ethernet Powerline Adapter to your network that is not on the lower panel displayed list. You will advice to locate the passwords for all Ethernet Powerline Adapter you wish to manage and add them to the local logical network by clicking the "Add" button. Follow the pop-up dialog box to complete your setting. Scan: Click the "Scan" button to perform an immediate search of the Ethernet Powerline Adapter connected to the computer. The Management Utility will automatically perform the scanning process and update the display every few seconds by default. 4. 1. 1 Rename This Management Utility allows you to change the name of the listed Ethernet Powerline Adapter. [. . . ] Make sure that the Ethernet Powerline Adapter is properly plugged into a power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is active (working) by plugging another electric device into it. Re-plug the Ethernet Powerline Adapter to the power outlet again. If the Power LED still failed to light up, contact your local dealer for technical support. [. . . ]