Cisco Systems LINKSYS PLW400 User's Manual
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1. 1 Connect a computer s Ethernet port to the PLW400 s Ethernet port using the provided cable 2 Insert the setup CD into the computer s CD or DVD drive then follow the on screen instructions Cisco Powerline AV Utility InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Cisco Powerline AV Utility InstallShield Wizard Setup Type Select the setup type to install Please sel A Cisco Powerline AV Utility InstallShield Wizard de Ud Eomplcia Setup Status BS o jac i Custom The InstallShield Wizard is installing Cisco Powerline AV Utility do not a To use the configuration utility 1 After the utility is installed On Windows systems a Click Start All Programs Cisco Systems then Cisco Powerline AV Utility The utility opens On Mac OS X systems a Open the Applications folder then double click the Cisco Powerline AV Utility icon The utility opens 6 Linksys PLW400 NOTE If you try to change the settings of a Powerline device from a computer that is not connected directly to that device with a cable you are prompted for a password The device password is printed on the back of the device 2 Click the Network Status tab to view details of the Powerline adapters that are connected to your network Network Status Security Quality of Service Administra2. A CISCO hi gt A a A va User Guide Linksys PLW400 Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender Linksys PLW400 Contents Contents Overview o o Oo o O 0 0 0 0 O 0 O o o o 3 Features Bee masas oe ee IEA 3 How Powerline networking works 4 Example installation oa a a 4 Installing the PLW400 5 Installation overview sosoo oaoa 6 ee 5 HDSs eae eee hee ee RO eh eee ra 5 How to connect yourPLW400 4 5 Setting up advanced security 4 2 4 42 6 Using the Utility 6 Troubleshooting 8 Specifications 10 Linksys PLW400 Overview Overview Thank you for choosing this Linksys PLW400 wireless Powerline network adapter This adapter provides easy setup and let you connect wireless network Wi Fi Protected Setup button Press this button to connect with devices to your Powerline network other wireless network devices that have a Wi Fi Protected Setup button This setup guide assumes you already have a working Powerline network You can find more help from our award winning 24 7 customer support at the network password for your Powerline network Linksys com support Reset button recessed To restore the factory default settings including the advanced security settings and the network password use a pointed object to press and hold the Reset button Featu res for at least te
3. actory defaults or upgrade the adapter s firmware Network Status Security Quality of Servi era Restart Push the button to restart adapter Restore Factory Default Push the button to restore factory default Note all changes you made will be lost Firmware Upgrade Push the button and select firmware to upgrade local device Software Version Software Version v0 2 6 0 31 Oct 2011 Ino Linksys PLW400 Troubleshooting 6 Click the Wireless Settings tab to change the wireless network name SSID wireless security type or passkey Tro u b es h oot N g General Setting Wireless network name SSID Wireless security type Your wireless network device is not recognized by your network Passphrase Key 1 Try the following Advanced Setting For the advanced wireless configuration click the URL and login to the web site http e Make sure that the wireless device is turned on and that its wireless networking is turned on Please make sure you can reach this IP address with your system E g You can test with ping Rescan e If possible position the PLW400 near the wireless device that you want to connect e Avoid obstructions such as metal file cabinets mirrors and thick walls between the PLW400 and any wireless device you want to connect Settings are applied to the adapter s immediately Close the wind
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5. e Ifa Powerline adapter must be installed onto a power strip make sure that no other electronic devices are connected to the same power strip e f possible position the PLW400 near the wireless devices that you want to connect e Avoid obstructions such as metal file cabinets mirrors and thick walls between the PLW400 and any wireless device you want to connect Installing the PLW400 How to connect your PLW400 After you have a basic Powerline network set up you can add this PLW400 anywhere in your home TIP You can also set up and configure all of your Linksys Powerline devices using the configuration utility For more information see Using the Utility on page 6 To connect your PLW400 1 Make sure that the power switch on the right side is set to I on 2 If your home network already has security set up recommended a Connect the PLW400 to a power outlet near your main wireless router b On the PLW400 press and hold the Wi Fi Protected Setup button at least one second until the the Wi Fi Protected Setup LED flashes 5 Linksys PLW400 c Within two minutes press the Wi Fi Protected Setup button on your wireless router The PLW400 retrieves the security settings from the router and connects to your wireless network 3 Move your PLW400 to a power outlet near the wireless network device s you want to connect Typically this area is not covered well by your home wireless network rou
6. e not addressed here go to the Linksys Support website at Linksys com support Linksys PLW400 Specifications Model PLW400 Standards HomePlug AV IEEE 801 11b g n 802 3 802 3u Ports Fast Ethernet 10 100 Buttons Wi Fi Protected Setup Easy Connect Reset LEDs Powerline Ethernet Wireless Wi Fi Protected Security Features Modulation schemes Network client support Utility OS requirements Default SSID Environmental Dimensions Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Setup Power 128 Bit AES Link Encryption WPA2 WPA WEP 1024 256 64 16 8 QAM QPSK BPSK ROBO Up to 8 Powerline client devices up to 32 wireless client devices Windows 7 Vista XP Mac OS X v10 5 or higher CiscoXXXXX where XXXXX is the last 5 digits of the adapter s serial number 113 x 73 x 33 mm 4 45 x 2 87 x 1 3 inches 158 g 5 6 oz 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz FCC IC CE WiFi HomePlug AV O to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 to 70 C 4 F to 158 F 10 to 85 Non condensing 5 to 90 Non condensing Specifications 10 Visit linksys com support for award winning 24 7 technical support Apafi CISCO Cisco the Cisco logo and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and or its affiliates in the United States and other countries A listing of Cisco s trademarks can be found at www cisco com go trademarks All other trademarks mentioned in this do
7. n seconds Powerline LED The Powerline LED turns on when the adapter is connected to the Powerline network The LED flashes to indicate network activity A HomePlug Simple Connect button Configures advanced security Ethernet LED The Ethernet LED turns on when a wired network device is turned on and connected to the adapter s Ethernet network port The LED flashes to indicate network activity Wireless LED The Wireless LED turns on when a wireless network device is connected to your PLW400 Wi Fi Protected Setup LED This LED flashes while a wireless network device is connecting with your PLW400 using Wi Fi Protected Setup Power LED The power LED turns on when the adapter is connected to a powered electrical outlet Ethernet port Use a network Ethernet cable to connect this port to a wired network device Linksys PLW400 How Powerline networking works Electrical wiring runs through your home or office carrying power to electrical outlets in every room The typical wired Ethernet network uses Ethernet network cables to connect your wired network devices A Powerline network uses your existing household wiring as the wiring for your Powerline network To create your Powerline network use two or more Powerline adapters Each device on your Powerline network requires a connection either wired or wireless to a Powerline adapter Your PLW400 contains one Ethernet port and a wireless access point You can c
8. onnect one wired device and several wireless devices to it Example installation This diagram shows a basic Powerline network in a house The router upstairs is connected to a Powerline adapter which is plugged into an electrical outlet Downstairs the gaming console and a computer are connected to the PLW400 which is plugged into an electrical outlet Using the household wiring of the home the router expands the local network to include the gaming console and desktop computer in the living room Internet access files and printers can be shared between the computers and other networked devices For online gaming you can play downstairs in the comfort of your living room while using the high speed Internet connection of the router and modem upstairs Overview Router p 4 MR Modem Computer CE PLW400 Gaming Console Linksys PLW400 Installing the PLW400 Installation overview To set up your Powerline network you should e Make sure you already have Internet access and a working home Powerline network e Make sure that the wireless devices that you want to connect to the PLW400 have a working wireless feature An easy way to test this is to first try to connect the wireless network device to your home s wireless router while near the router e If possible connect Powerline adapters directly to a wall power outlet and not to an extension cord power strip or surge protector
9. ow to y y exit the utility If you have set up advanced security for the Powerline network check the following e Make sure all adapters on the Powerline network have been configured with the same network password The network password must be identical in order for them to communicate with each other See Setting up advanced security on page 6 or Using the Utility on page 6 The Ethernet LED does not turn on after you connected a wired Ethernet device to the Powerline adapter Follow these instructions 1 Make sure that the Ethernet network cable is securely connected to the adapter 2 Make sure that the Ethernet network cable is securely connected to the network device you are connecting Or 1 Disconnect the adapter from the power outlet 2 Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the adapter 3 Wait five seconds 4 Re connect the Ethernet network cable to the adapter 5 Re connect the adapter to the power outlet Linksys PLW400 6 If this solution does not work make sure that the electrical outlet is working properly Plug a different device into the outlet and try to turn iton You cannot connect to other computers on your local network or to the Internet If you did not set up advanced security for the Powerline network follow these instructions 1 Locate the Powerline adapter connected to the computer that cannot connect 2 On the left side of the adapter use a pointed object to pres
10. s and hold the Reset button for at least ten seconds This resets the adapter to its factory default settings If you have set up advanced security for the Powerline network check the following e Make sure all adapters on the Powerline network have been configured with the same network password The network password must be identical in order for them to communicate with each other See Setting up advanced security on page 6 or Using the Utility on page 6 e Ifyou are adding a new adapter to a pre existing Powerline network with a unique network password follow the instructions in Using the Utility on page 6 Troubleshooting The LEDs are flashing and I don t know what it means Refer to the following table of LED behavior to help diagnose the problem Off Not connected to Powerline network Flashing fast Send Receive data Powerline LED oe i Connected to Powerline network Off Not connected to Ethernet network Ethernet LED Flashing Send Receive data Solid Connected to Ethernet network Off Wireless not connected Wireless LED Solid Wireless enabled Flashing Send Receive data Connection in progress up to two Flashing slow prog up Wi Fi Protected minutes Setup Flashing fast Connection error Solid Connection successful Device power off Device power on and ready Power LED O E Factory default momentarily Flashing fast Pairing error system error indefinitely i WEB If your questions ar
11. ter The Powerline LED flashes then stays on when the connection to the rest of the Powerline network is finished Your home s wireless network is now available in the area surrounding the PLW400 Connect the wireless network device to the wireless network in the usual manner For instructions see your wireless network device s user documentation The PLW400 s Wireless LED flashes then stays on when a wireless network device successfully connects Setting up advanced security NOTE The devices connected to the Powerline adapters will temporarily lose Internet connection during the security setup To configure your network adapter with advanced security 1 On one of the existing Powerline adapters that already have advanced security set up press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for at least one second until the Powerline LED N begins flashing slowly On your PLW400 press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for at least one second until the Powerline LED f 7 begins flashing slowly When the LED stops flashing the network key has been shared with the PLW400 NOTE The devices connected to the adapters will regain Internet access within five minutes Using the Utility Using the Utility If you re having difficulty connecting the adapters using the previous method or if you d like to set more advanced options you can use the configuration utility To install the configuration utility
12. tor Wireless Setting Devices List Device Name Model MAC Address Quality Tx Rx Mbps Device Password PLW400 90 a4 de b7 70 b8 112 112 lt Not Available gt 5 PLE400 90 a4 de b7 70 c4 lt Local Device gt Detail Information Device Name Firmware Version 2 1 81 SVN Rev 28853 branch 0 ND Device Password lt Local Device gt e Ifaconnected adapter is not listed here click Refresh e To change information for any adapter that s listed select the adapter then click Edit 3 Click the Security tab to manually change the network key for each device If you need to revert to the default key click Restore Default Key Network Status Security Quality of Service Administrator Wireless Setting Current Network Key HomePlugAV Network Status Device Name Model MAC Address Device Password ia Unknown 90 a4 de b7 70 b8 lt Not Available gt El 6 PLE400 90 a4 de b7 70 c4 lt Local Device gt Unselect all Refresh Change Network Key Enter a new key Apply Changes Restore Default Key Using the Utility 4 Click the Quality of Service tab to specify how the network prioritizes network bandwidth Network Status Security Administrator Wireless Setting Apply QoS Apply QoS by E VLAN tags TOS_field Apply 5 Clickthe Administrator tab to restart an adapter restore f
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