NP207 user guide
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1. 200Mbps Powerline Adapters with AC Pass through NP207 CONTENTS A AA EEE 2 INIFOQUGTHOR zescasesnessetas seen ee AR AR 4 OM DOSE An o PO ae OS PU E O OE E O E E ER 4 A A E E E E T 5 PARA O I PEA O e O O E e o PR O 0 RR E 5 DEI ED ea NA O 5 ROWO Er DE ONE ea ee E ETO T ee E OE 6 E aS on e O PR E On ee ee dived NE E EE tan 7 Ei An PP 9 PONS AA q EA e o ota moda A ane Bor 9 POWEL IDEE Veen ae nee SE TR lcd 12 PER IDEE A ee o A ee ee ee ehe een 12 Opening Powerline Utility nssmeessreerssrrrerssrsersrreersreeersrerrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrr arr srr arne rr rr ra RR RR KARA RAKA RR KKR RR KKR RR KKR RAR KR RR RR ARR RR KRKA RR KKR RAR R RAR KRKA RR KKR RR KRKA RR KKR RR KKR RR KR RR RR KRKA KKR RR RR KRKA AR KRA 12 Powerin User Interface nennen ds nn TED HERE ET TEE 14 The Powerline Utility user interface is divided into tabs These tabs include uu 2000200000000020000nn00nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nun nnnnnnnunnnnnnnn 14 E IIE AA ARAIA N IAA N P S IA E N A A A T ET O P T N TEAT AEA T NA ARSA NE FONDEN 14 wi a o e DE le T a aan a E De DEE 15 u SOM a ee o E O ee ne TA E CO ri NN r 16 OIG SS OO PE Re OC AT 17 PP I A Se NII nent aaa pti ro E O PER E A D ie ee M D E A toit io 17 PreQuently ASKEd QUESTIONS banane nano AA be ee et nn ane ce etes eur 19 Can I use 200Mbps Powerline Adapters with older Powerline versions uus0 20000 2000n0nn0nnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnu2. Router Gaming Console Laptop 200Mbps Powerline Adapters with AC Pass through NP207 Entertainment Network Experience IP TV streaming into your home entertainment system IN www ___ 3 at MES m Ii I m A EN FE I mA IP TV Media Network Realise your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network Router III ve I II LA Ill ve oe II lt I iom Laptop Telephone Gaming Console Printer IP TV 10 a A NetCommWireless Powerline Utility POWERLINE UTILITY Note The Powerline utility is downloadable from the NetComm website Please visit www netcommwireless com and visit the product page to download Powerline Utility is a software application that allows you to configure the Powerline Adapters It is mainly used for changing the Private Network Name detecting other Powerline Adapters in the network and measuring the throughput of devices Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use Note To use Powerline Utility you need a computer using a Windows operating system with the NET Framework installed If you do not have NET installed the Powerline installer will installer it for you REQUIREMENTS Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements e Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP 32 and 64 bit Vista 32 and 64 bit or 7 32 and 64 bit e 300 MHz Processor e 128 Mb of RAM e NET Frame
3. These tasks include e Change the Private Network Name e Change the QoS settings e View devices in the network e Upgrade the firmware 14 a gt NetCommWireless A A NetCommWireless PRIVATE NETWORK NAME Private Network Name To change the Private Network Name of a local powerline device input the Private Network Name and then click Apply For remote devices additional steps are required Select Change Private Network Name of remote device and then input the Device ID PRIVATE NETWORK NAMI Private Network Name to be set MIA PrivateNetworkName Ml Change Private Network Name of remote device Simulate Push Button Select an Action and Click Simulate Push Button Action Simple Connect v Apply Simulate Push Button Private Network Name provides the function to manually change the Private Network Name of local and remote Powerline Adapters A Private Network Name is a string of 8 to 64 characters that enables Powerline devices to communicate with each other If you intend to create multiple networks you can assign different Private Network Names among your devices You have to however make sure that at least two Powerline Adapters have a similar Private Network Name A Powerline Adapter that uses a unique or random Private Network Name will not be able to communicate with other devices Note In case you cannot connect into the network after changing the Private Network Name please power cycle the device To power cyc
4. or legalisation of another Government the relevant acts in certain circumstances imply mandatory conditions and warranties which cannot be excluded This warranty is in addition to and not in replacement for such conditions and warranties To the extent permitted by the Relevant Acts in relation to your product and any other materials provided with the product the Goods the liability of NetComm under the Relevant Acts is limited at the option of NetComm to e Replacement of the Goods or e Repair of the Goods or e Payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or e Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option refer to packaging To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on line via the NetComm web site at www netcommwireless com 22 a A NetCommWireless MA gt NetCommWireless NETCOMM WIRELESS LIMITED Head Office 18 20 Orion Road Lane Cove NSW 2066 Sydney Australia ABN 85 002 490 486 E salesOnetcommwireless com Product Warranty NetComm Wireless products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option via registering your product online at the NetComm website www n
5. using a broader frequency spectrum 2 30 MHz rather than 4 21 MHz by using a better access method Time Division Multiple Access rather than Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Detection and by using a better processor with a greater bitload per Hz Can 200Mbps Powerline Adapters be used alongside 85Mbps or 500Mbps Powerline devices within the network 85Mbps 200Mbps and 500Mbps Powerline standards can co exist but they will not be able to communicate with each other Which operating system OS is compatible with 200Mbps Powerline Powerline is operating system independent However the Powerline Utility requires a Windows operating system 98SE ME 2000 XP Vista 7 with the NET Framework installed How difficult is it to set up a Powerline network Powerline Adapters are plug and play devices Connect to an Ethernet device plug it to a wall socket and it is ready to use Even the most inexperienced user can set up the network with ease Installing the Powerline Utility software is only needed if you intend to manually change the Private Network Name or view the connection rate How many devices do I need to create a Powerline network At least two devices are needed to create a Powerline network Is 200Mbps Powerline suitable for triple play i e use of data voice and video applications simultaneously Yes triple play is Supported What data transfer rates do need for high definition TV A variety of HDTV resolutions are av
6. ailable The following are the most common resolutions opposite the required transfer rate e 720p mpeg2 09 10 Mbps e 720p mpeg4 06 08 Mbps e 1080i mpeg2 12 15 Mbps e 1080i mpeg4 08 10 Mbps Does 200Mbps Powerline have a security mechanism Yes 200Mbps Powerline uses 128 bit AES encryption Are Gigabit Ethernet adapters required for use with 200Mbps Powerline Adapters No Under ideal conditions Powerline has a physical gross data rate of up to 200 Mbps The effective net data rate is somewhat lower A 100 Mbps Ethernet adapter is therefore adequate in most cases Does the technology support multicast video server streams IP TV Yes Do Ineed an Automatic Voltage Regulator AVR for Powerline networking No Powerline can operate in an environment using 100 240V How many Powerline Adapters can operate in one household Up to 15 devices can be used within the household What is the maximum range of a 200Mbps Powerline network The maximum range is 200 meters 19 200Mbps Powerline Adapters with AC Pass through NP207 If one Powerline adapter is connected to a LAN switch is it possible for other computers in the switch to communicate with other Powerline devices Yes Can my neighbors access my Powerline network Your electric meter prevents any signal from going outside your household However we strongly suggest that you create your own personalized Private Network Name to prevent unauthorized access into your net
7. ave power as if it was connected directly into the wall This will eliminate the need to connect your Powerline Adapter to a power board which will improve your networking performance PACKAGE CONTENTS The package contains the following items e 2 Powerline Adapters e 2 Ethernet cables e Quick Start Guide DEVICE DESIGN _ _ _ m ee r _ _ l m es 1 a A i NetCommWireless P NetCommWireless Max Total Loading 10A 2400W Max Total Loading 104 2400w LABEL STATUS DESCRIPTION FUNCTION Simple Connect Press to create or join a Powerline network It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name to a random key Button No power e After Simple Connect is pressed for two seconds this LED will blink to confirm the button press e When Simple Connect is pressed for at least 12 seconds this LED will blink to confirm the Private Network Name reset Device is not connected to a Powerline network Powerline Activity e This LED remains on when the device is part of a Powerline network e The LED colors represents the connection rate within the Powerline network whether it is good red better amber or best green e The LED flashes to indicate network activity Er An Ethernet device is not connected Ethernet Activity e An Ethernet device is connected e The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet activity Et
8. bps 01 00 30 02 98 76 fb 02 01 00 00 00 00 195 195 Devices displays information about remote Powerline Adapters detected on the network Only Powerline Adapters using the same Private Network Name as the local Powerline Adapter will appear in the Remote Devices list Devices displays the following information TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier Device MAC address Displays the Powerline MAC Address Bridge MAC Address Displays the MAC Address of the Ethernet network adapter connected to the Powerline Connection Rate Displays the Transmit and Receive connection rates FIRMWARE UPGRADE Firmware Upgrade Click the Upgrade button to perform a firmware upgrade You will be required to select the Config and Firmware files Current Firmware displays the firmware version of the device Factory Defaults Res sogen ele ely zZ te FIRMWARE UPGRADE Use this to upgrade the firmware of your Powerline Adapter After upgrading the Powerline Adapter will retain the same Private Network Name and MAC address settings To upgrade you need to have both the configuration file PIB extension and firmware file NVM extension Firmware upgrades can be downloaded from www netcommwireless com To upgrade the firmware of a Powerline 1 Connect Powerline Adapter to the computer where you are using Powerline Utility 2 Open Powerline Utility 3 Click Firmware Upgrade 4 Click Browse to select the location of th
9. e configuration and firmware files The configuration file has a PIB extension while the firmware file has an NVM extension After you select the location of the configuration and firmware files the upgrade will immediately start To reset to factory default 1 Connect the Powerline Adapter to the computer where you are using Powerline Utility 2 Open Powerline Utility 3 Click Firmware Upgrade 4 Click Factory Default Note You can also perform a reset to the factory default when you press the RESET button on the device for 2 seconds 200Mbps Powerline Adapters with AC Pass through NP207 17 Frequently Asked Questions A A NetCommWireless FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can use 200Mbps Powerline Adapters with older Powerline versions All Powerline versions can co exist with each other 200Mbps Powerline Adapters however are not compatible with other Powerline releases If you will use different versions of 200Mbps Powerline Adapters in a single network you need to use the Powerline Utility software to create a Private Network Name for all devices Unlike the new version of 200Mbps Powerline older versions do not feature the Simple Connect button which enables the device to create a common Private Network Name without using the software How does 200Mbps Powerline achieve a higher bandwidth than earlier Powerline releases 200Mbps Powerline complies with the Powerline standard It achieves higher data throughput by
10. eat the the process as outlined from point 1 5 Unplug the Powerline Adapters and then connect them to your Ethernet devices using the Ethernet cables from the product package After connecting the Ethernet cable plug the Adapters directly to a wall outlet e An Ethernet enabled device can be a router computer hub gaming console IP phone network printer or IP TV set top box Note Powerlines work best when connected directly to a wall socket Avoid plugging it to a power strip or power extension Other electrical devices in the power strip produce electrical noise that may affect the performance of the Adapter a A NetCommWireless A gt NetCommWireless M ve ce vo I m A Computer IP TV Resetting the Private Network Name Simple Connect allows you to reset the Powerline Adapter s Private Network Name to a random key When a Powerline Adapter is reset to a random key it will not be able to communicate with any other device Note Resetting the Private Network Name is different from resetting the device to its factory default settings If you intend to reset the device to its factory default settings press RESET on the device To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect 1 Press Simple Connect wait for the Power LED bh to blink and then release It may take at least 12 seconds for the Power LED D to blink 2 To confirm the Private Network Name reset the Powerline Activity LED 3 will switch o
11. etcommwireless com Technical Support If you have any technical difficulties with your product please refer to the support section of our website www netcommwireless com support Note NetCommWireless Technical Support for this product only covers the basic installation and features outlined in the Quick Start Guide For further information regarding the advanced features of this product please refer to the configuring sections in the User Guide or contact a Network Specialist Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of NetComm Limited or their respective owners Specifications are subject to change without notice Images shown may vary slightly from the actual product
12. eview as permitted under the Copyright Act no part may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means be it electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of NetComm Limited NetComm Limited accepts no liability or responsibility for consequences arising from the use of this product NetComm Limited reserves the right to change the specifications and operating details of this product without notice NetComm is a registered trademark of NetComm Limited All other trademarks are acknowledged the property of their respective owners PRODUCT WARRANTY The warranty is granted on the following conditions 1 This warranty extends to the original purchaser you and is not transferable 2 This warranty shall not apply to software programs batteries power supplies cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product 3 The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require gt The cost of transporting product to and from NetComm s nominated premises is your responsibility and 5 NetComm does not have any liability or responsibility under this warranty where any cost loss injury or damage of any kind whether direct indirect consequential incidental or otherwise arises out of events beyond NetComm s reasonable co
13. ff Joining an Existing Powerline Network Simple Connect will enable a new device to join an existing network By copying the Private Network Name of the existing network to the new Powerline DETERMINING CONNECTION RATE Each LED color of the Powerline Activity represents a connection rating The connection rating can only be calculated when the device is part of an existing network The exact connection rate value can also be viewed using Powerline Utility ARERARAR SN 000 00 Y i 5 J Good Red Connection rate is less than 30 Mbps EEE TARA x 000 6 NW 2 Qa 2 Better Amber Connection rate is between 30 to 80 Mbps BEE N 000 00 2 NetCommWireless NN J YY YY Best Green Connection rate is more than 80 Mbps 200Mbps Powerline Adapters with AC Pass through NP207 Getting Started gt NetCommWireless GETTING STARTED PLAN YOUR NETWORK Here are ideas on how you can plan your Powerline network Local Network Share ultra fast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house TI u le L Computer IP TV Gaming Network Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online players li
14. hange the Private Network Name of a remote Powerline Adapter Open Powerline Utility 2 Click Private Network Name Type the new Private Network Name This field is case sensitive It accepts 8 to 64 alohanumeric characters including punctuation marks but no spaces Select Change Private Network Name of remote device 5 Type the Device Password P W of the remote device This can be found on the device label A NetCommWireless N P205 Powerline Adapters with AC Pass through Password S N MAC Aluo asn JOOPU 104 Certificate Number SAA111557EA 220 240V AC 50 60 Hz Ethernet Port 3 0W Pass through socket 10A 2400W Max Load z 6 amp S 6 Click Apply When the process is complete the message Settings Applied appears 200Mbps Powerline Adapters with AC Pass through NP207 15 After changing the Private Network Name of the remote Powerline Adapter it will no longer be able to communicate with your local Powerline Adapter unless you use a similar Private Network Name for your local Powerline Adapter Simulate Simple Connect Button Simulate Simple Connect Button allows you to apply functionalities without manually pressing the Simple Connect button on a Powerline device However this only works on local devices Simple Connect Select to search and pair with another device or search and join an existing Powerline network NMK Randomize Select to reset to a random Private Network Name A Powe
15. hernet Port Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable Reset Button Press for 2 seconds to reset to the factory default settings When you reset to the factory default all your configuration changes will be removed 200Mbps Powerline Adapters with AC Pass through NP207 HOW TO USE SIMPLE CONNECT Note The Powerline Adapters that you have received are ready for use straight out of the box They require no initial set up or configuration all you need to do is connect them as detailed in the Quick Start Guide The following Instructions about the Simple Connect button to configure your network are only applicable if you are wanting to change the default private network name or include more adaptersinto the same powerline network Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your Powerline network without the need to open the Powerline Utility software from a computer The button has three main functions which includes e Creating a Powerline Network e Resetting the Private Network Name e Joining an existing Powerline Network i f it al j Ke Creating a Powerline Network To create a Powerline network you need at least two Powerline devices using random Private Network Names When you press Simple Connect on both devices acommon Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable them to communicate with each other Note New Powerlines from a Twin Pack can already com
16. l wires When receiving the analog signal Powerline converts the analog signal back to digital To make the signal secured a 128 bit AES encryption is applied A Powerline device can only communicate with other Powerline devices that use the same Private Network Name The Private Network Name can be changed manually using the Powerline Utility software on a computer with a Windows operating system downloadable off the NetComm website When you use the software you have to manually type the Private Network Name for the device Another way to change the Private Network Name is to use the Simple Connect button Simple Connect automatically creates an encrypted Private Network Name It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or to add a device into an existing Powerline network Note Powerline devices from the Twin Pack are already configured to use a common Private Network Name unique for that pair and are ready to use When a Powerline Adapter communicates with another device the Powerline Activity LED color will give you an idea about the connection rate red means below 30 Mbps amber means 30 to 80 Mbps and green means more than 80 Mbps a A NetCommWireless A A NetCommWireless AC PASS THROUGH With built in AC pass through you are conveniently able to use the same power point to plug in other electrical appliances All you have to do is connect the electrical appliance into the built in pass through socket and it will h
17. le disconnect and then reconnect the Powerline Adapters from the power outlet You must change the Private Network Name PNN on the remote Powerline Adapters before changing your local PNN If you change the local PNN first you will lose connectivity to the remote Local Private Network Name Local Private Network Name refers to the Private Network Name of the Powerline Adapter that is directly connected to the computer where you use Powerline Utility To change the local Private Network Name 1 Open Powerline Utility 2 Click Private Network Name Type the new Private Network Name This field is case sensitive It accepts 8 to 64 alohanumeric characters including punctuation marks but no spaces 4 Click Apply When the process is complete the message Settings Applied appears Remote Private Network Name Without leaving your computer you can change the Private Network Name of remote Powerline devices provided they are using the same Private Network Name as your local Powerline Adapter You cannot change the Private Network Name of remote devices that are not currently networked with your local Powerline Adapter Note When changing the Private Network Name of remote devices you will need the Device ID that appears on the label pasted on the device It will be more helpful if you list down the Device Password P W of all your Powerline Adapters to enable you to remotely change their settings using the Powerline Utility software To c
18. municate with each other out of the box However if you intend to create a new Private Network Name using Simple Connect for both devices you need to reset their Private Network Names to a random key before proceeding To create a Powerline network using Simple Connect 1 Plug your Powerlines side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior Upon connection the LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED lights on steadily 2 Press Simple Connect for two seconds on Adapter X After you release the button the Power LED will blink If the Power LED did not blink press Simple Connect again for two seconds Note Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds 3 Press Simple Connect for two seconds on Adapter Y After you release the button the Power LED will blink If the Power LED did not blink press Simple Connect again for two seconds Make sure to press Simple Connect on Adapter Y within two minutes after you press Simple Connect on Adapter X The LEDs on both devices will switch off and on twice to signify that they are searching for another device to pair with Note Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds 4 To confirm if the connection was established check the LEDs The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs O on both Adapters are on e When the Powerline Activity LED A on either Adapter X or Adapter Y is off this means the pairing is not successful In this case please rep
19. nnannnnnen 19 Legal Regulatory IN TORN AH Om cantero dde Rad 22 a gt NetCommWireless A A NetCommWireless Introduction 200Mbps Powerline Adapters with AC Pass through NP207 INTRODUCTION Powerline Adapters are ready to use out of the box and do not require the installation of any software to work They can be connected to computers routers gaming consoles hubs IPTV set top boxes and other Ethernet devices regardless of operating system y p NetCommWireless NetCommWireless N HOW DOES IT WORK Powerline Adapters utilise the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to send an Internet signal between a household modem and the connected device at the other end The Powerline Adapters that are in your box are pre paired so all you have to do is plug them in in accordance with the QSG and you are ready to begin With a maximum data rate of up to 200 Mbps Powerline Adapters can reliably handle high throughput applications like broadband Internet high definition video streaming Voice over IP and high definition gaming The NP207 also has a built in AC pass through socket that allows you to connect other electrical devices to the same power outlet The AC pass through socket will filter out the noise created by the connected devices ensuring the data signal is not compromised Powerline converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along the electrica
20. ntrol This includes but is not limited to acts of God war riot embargoes acts of civil or military authorities fire floods electricity outages lightning power surges or shortages of materials or labour 6 The customer is responsible for the security of their computer and network at all times Security features may be disabled within the factory default settings NetComm recommends that you enable these features to enhance your security The warranty is automatically voided if 1 You or someone else use the product or attempts to use it other than as specified by NetComm 2 The fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power supply or communication line whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause s The fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit including but not limited to liquid spillage Your product has been used for any purposes other than that for which it is sold or in any way other than in strict accordance with the user manual supplied Your product has been repaired or modified or attempted to be repaired or modified other than by a qualified person at a service centre authorised by NetComm and D pa The serial number has been defaced or altered in any way or if the serial number plate has been removed LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY The Trade Practices Act 1974 and corresponding State and Territory Fair Trading Acts
21. rline Adapter using a random Private Network Name will be disconnected from the Powerline network and will not be able to communicate with other devices until it forms a new network or joins an existing network AVLN Status Displays the Powerline Adapters Logical Network membership status number Note The Simulate Simple Connect Button functions from Powerline Utility can be used for 200Mbps Powerline versions with or without the Simple Connect button on the device To simulate a Simple Connect function 1 Connect Powerline Adapter to your computer 2 Select a Simulate Simple Connect Button action a Simple Connect b NMK Randomize c AVLN Status 3 Click Simulate Button Push QUALITY OF SERVICE Quality Of Service M Enable QoS QUALITY OF SERVICE Quality of Service gives you the capability to prioritize particular applications within your network QoS is not enabled by default QoS Modes Online Game Internet Audio or Video Voice over IP Prioritizes data streaming Prioritizes data and multimedia Prioritizes voice applications streaming To enable QoS 1 Open Powerline Utility 2 Click Quality of Service 3 Check Enable QoS 4 Select a QoS mode 5 Click Apply When the process is complete the message Settings Applied appears 16 a gt NetCommWireless A A NetCommWireless DEVICES Remote Devices Connection Rate TEI Device MAC Address Bridge MAC Address Transmit Mbps Receive M
22. work How much is the power consumption of 200Mbps Powerline on a 230 volt power supply Powerline has a power consumption of 4 5 watts when in use Can use Powerline Adapters to connect computers located in different floors of the building Yes as long as the electric wires are connected and do not exceed 200 meters Can use Powerline Adapters in an old house with old power supply lines partly without separated ground wire Yes However performance may be affected because of the quality of the wires Can plug Powerline Adapters into a multiple socket switch or do have to plug it directly to the wall socket You can plug Powerline Adapters into a multiple socket switch However we strongly advise to plug it directly to a wall socket to achieve optimal performance Do need electrical grounding for the device Powerline networks do not require electrical grounding After a blackout will the Powerline Adapters switch on automatically Yes If you experience connection issues unplug the device and plug it back What will happen if connect two Powerlines Adapters to the same router This will cause collision and slow down the network traffic To prevent collision you need to assign different Private Network Names on each Adapter 20 a A NetCommWireless Appendix LEGAL amp REGULATORY INFORMATION This manual is copyright Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study research criticism or r
23. work e Network Interface Card e 128 Mb of free hard disk space OPENING POWERLINE UTILITY Two ways to open Powerline Utility e Double click the Powerline Utility desktop shortcut and then select Open e Click the Start button click Programs and then click the powerline Utility icon 12 a gt NetCommWireless Powerline User Interface POWERLINE USER INTERFACE The Powerline Utility user interface is divided into tabs These tabs include e Home e Private Network Name e Quality of Service e Devices e Firmware Upgrade HOME Select a network card before performing any task Skip this step if you only have one network card The Device MAC Address will be displayed automatically If a device is not detected with your network card 00 00 00 00 00 00 will appear 1 Select a Network Card Nae de Realtek RTL8168C P 8111C P PCI E Gigabit Ethernet NIC Packet Sc w 2 Select a Task Home provides a list of all the possible tasks you can perform in the Powerline Utility To start a task you first need to select the network card connected to your Powerline Adapter This is most helpful when you have more than one network card in your computer When you select a network card the MAC Address of the Powerline Adapter connected to your computer appears If there is no Powerline Adapter connected to your computer no MAC address will appear After selecting the network card there are four possible tasks you can perform
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