LevelOne PLI-2021 User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1: Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: About the Power Line Ethernet Adapter ................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3: How to install Configuration Utility........................................................................................... 5
Chapter 4: How to Connect the PowerLine Ethernet Adapter ................................................................. 10
Chapter 5: Introduction to the PowerLine Configuration Utility.............................................................. 10
Appendix A: Important Safety Information ............................................................................................... 15
Appendix B: Specifications........................................................................................................................ 16
Appendix C: Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 17
FAQ .............................................................................................................................................................. 17

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Chapter 1: Overview
LevelOne 85Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Bridge
PLI-2021 HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is a perfect data communications solution for SOHO and home
networking. It makes you simply create a home network. There is no new wire needed. With up to 85 Mbps
date rates, it provides high speed data transmission through existing electrical wiring of a home or office.
Moreover, if you use a PowerLine bridge to interface one of the broadband routers from your cable or DSL
Internet connection to your PowerLine network, you'll be able to get to the Internet from any computer in the
house. You may share data, media and other peripherals with other computers connected to the network.

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Chapter 2: About LevelOne 85Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Bridge
Ethernet
To work with Ethernet ports, your computer must have Ethernet-equipped.
Ethernet Adapter comes with an Ethernet cable as shown in Figure 3-1
Figure 3-1
Front Panel LEDs
Figure 3-2
The Adapter’s LEDs (shown in Figure 3-2), indicates network activity.
Turbo Orange: The Link LED will light up when network connects with 85 Mbps protocol standard.
HomePlug Green: The Link LED will light up when PowerLine adapters are connected.
Ethernet Green: The Link LED will light up when Ethernet port is connected to computer.

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Power Green: The Link LED will light up when PowerLine adapter is connected to AC outlet.
Chapter 3: How to install Configuration Utility
Introduction
LevelOne Configuration Utility is a tool to help you managing the home network with PLI-2021 HomePlug
Ethernet Bridge. You may easily view all devices’ status and activities. The utility also enables you to manage
all connections, such as dividing different groups, setting password for specific device,..etc.
Note: Configuration Utility is not mandatory for the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge. The product can works without
configuration utility installed.
1. Please insert the CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation wizard will pop out
automatically. Click “Next” to begin installation.

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2. Please click “Next” to continue.
3. Please enter user name and organization name then click “Next” to continue.

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4. Utility will be saved to the default folder, C:\Program Files\LevelOne PLI-2021\. You may change it by
pressing “Change” bottom.
5. Shortcut Icon will be saved to the default folder, C:\Program Files\LevelOne PLI-2021\ You may
change it by pressing “Change” bottom.

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6. Please click “Next” to proceed with the installation.

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7. Click “Finish” to exit.

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Chapter 4: How to Connect the LevelOne HomePlug Ethernet Bridge
Note: Please make sure the driver installation is finished.
1. Insert the Ethernet cable connector into the PC’s Ethernet port or DSL/Cable/Wireless Router Ethernet
port.
2. Insert the Ethernet cable another connector into the Ethernet port on the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge.
3. Insert the Power cord’s connector into the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge and plug the power cord into the
outlet.
Chapter 5: Introduction to the LevelOne Configuration Utility
To Access the LevelOne Configuration Utility
The short-cut icon is automatically created on your desktop. You may double click the icon to access the
LevelOne configuration utility.
You may see four categories including Main, Privacy, Diagnostics and About.
1. Main: View current status of all devices which have same name of network and connect to the HomePlug
network by Ethernet.