Linksys PLE200 - PowerLine AV EN Adapter Bridge Original operating instructions

Model No.
Quick Installation
Model No.
WIRED
Ethernet Adapter
PowerLine AV
Package Contents
• PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter
• Start Here Folder
• Setup Wizard CD-ROM
•UserGuideonCD-ROM
• Quick Installation
• Ethernet Cable
1
AGo to your computer and
insert the Setup Wizard CD-
ROM into the CD drive. The
Setup Wizard should run
automatically. If it does not,
click Start. Click Run, and in
the field that appears, enter
D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the
letter of your CD drive).
BOn the Welcome screen,
click Setup to begin the
installation.
Other options include the
following:
• Click User Guide to view
the online User Guide.
• Click LINKSYS Web to visit
the Linksys website,
www.linksys.com.
• Click Exit to exit the Setup
Wizard.
CThe End User License
Agreement screen will
appear. If you agree and
want to begin the
installation, click Next.
DThe Preparing to Install
screen will appear briefly. If
you want to cancel the
installation, click the Cancel
button.
EConnect one end of an
Ethernet network cable to
the Ethernet port of the
Adapter. Connect the other
end to an Ethernet port on
your computer, which is
running the Setup Wizard.
Plug the Adapter into an
electrical outlet.
Then click Next.
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Run the Setup Wizard
B
E
C
IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the powerlines of your
residence, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter directly into an electrical
outlet. The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges.
Plugs Directly into Outlet
Connection to a Desktop Computer
D

AIf the Adapter is for the
computer it is already
connected to, then the
installation is complete. For
information about the
Configuration Utility, refer to
the User Guide on the Setup
Wizard CD-ROM.
If the Adapter is for a
different network device,
then proceed to step B.
BDisconnect the Ethernet
network cable from the
computer.
CUnplug the Adapter from its
electrical outlet.
DConnect the Ethernet
network cable to the
appropriate network
device.
EPlug the Adapter into an
electrical outlet.
Congratulations! The installation
of the PowerLine AV Ethernet
Adapter is complete.
For information about the
Configuration Utility, refer to the
User Guide on the Setup Wizard
CD-ROM.
FThe Install Configuration
Utility screen will appear.
(The Configuration Utility is a
program that manages
powerline devices.)
Wait a few minutes while the
Setup Wizard installs the
Configuration Utility. If you
want to cancel the
installation, click Exit.
GOn the Congratulations
screen, click Online
Registration to register the
Adapter on
www.linksys.com/
registration.
To exit the Setup Wizard,
click Exit.
Proceed to the next section,
“Instructions for Connection.” G
F
2Instructions for Connection
IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter
sends data over the powerlines of
your residence, Linksys recommends
that you plug the Adapter directly into
an electrical outlet. The Adapter has
its own power filter for protection
against surges.
Plugs Directly into
Outlet
For additional information or troubleshooting
help, refer to the User Guide on the Setup
Wizard CD-ROM. You can also call or e-mail
for further support.
24-hour Technical Support
800-326-7114
(toll-free from US or Canada)
E-mail Support
[email protected]
Website
http://www.linksys.com or
http://support.linksys.com
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
http://www.linksys.com/support
FTP Site
ftp://ftp.linksys.com
Sales Information
800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)
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and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006
Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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