Chapter 2
Chapter 2:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco powerline
products: Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number:
PLE300), Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model
number: PLS300), or Powerline AV Network Kit (model
number: PLK300).
The Powerline AV Network Adapter features one Ethernet
port to connect a router, computer, or other network
device to your powerline network, while the Powerline
AV 4-Port Network Adapter features four Ethernet ports to
connect up to four computers or other network devices to
your powerline network.
The Kit features one Powerline AV Network Adapter and
one Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter to create a
powerline network. Connect the Powerline AV Network
Adapter to your network router, and connect the Powerline
AV 4-Port Network Adapter to computers or other network
devices.
For more information about powerline networking, refer
to Chapter 1: Introduction to Powerline Networking,
page 1.
Front Panel of the Powerline AV Network
Adapter (model number: PLE300)
HomePlug Simple Connect Button
HomePlug Simple Connect button to configure
advanced security (the Network Password) for
your powerline network. For instructions, refer
to Chapter 3: Advanced Security, page 6.
Power
(Blue) The power LED lights up when
the Adapter is powered on.
Powerline AV Network Adapter
Back Panel of the Powerline AV Network
Adapter (model number: PLE300)
Front Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port
Network Adapter (model number: PLS300)
Use the
Product Overview
Ethernet
(Blue) The Ethernet LED lights up
when the Adapter is connected to a network
device through the Ethernet port. The LED
flashes to indicate network activity over
that port.
Powerline
(Blue) The Powerline LED lights
up when the Adapter is connected to the
powerline network through the Power port. The
LED flashes to indicate network activity over
that port.
Ethernet
The Ethernet port connects to an
Ethernet network device, such as a router or
computer.
Reset
To restore the factory default settings
(including the advanced security setting,
Network Password), press and hold the Reset
button for three seconds.
Power
The Power port connects to the
powerline end of the power cord.
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