Linksys PLK300 User manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Powerline AV
Network Kit
Model: PLK300
Package Contents
Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter•
(model number: PLS300)
Powerline AV Network Adapter•
(model number: PLE300)
User Guide on CD-ROM•
2 Ethernet Network Cables•
2 Power Cords•
2 Stands•
Quick Installation Guide•

Overview
To create your powerline network, you must connect each network device
to a Powerline Adapter. In the first section, you will connect the Powerline
AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300) to your router. In the next
section, you will connect the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model
number: PLS300) to your computers or other network devices.
Internet
Modem
Router
Powerline AV
Network Adapter
Powerline AV 4-Port
Network Adapter
Gaming Console
Computer
Powerline
Diagram of a Typical Powerline Network
Install the First Adapter1
A. Connect one end of an
Ethernet network cable to the
Ethernet port of the Powerline
AV Network Adapter (model
number: PLE300).
B. Connect the other end of the
cable to the Ethernet port on
your router.
Connect Ethernet Network Cable
Connect Other End of Network Cable

C. Connect the power cord to the
Power port of the Adapter.
D. Plug the other end into an
electrical outlet.
NOTE: Because the Adapter sends data over the power lines
of your home, Linksys recommends that you plug the Adapter
directly into an electrical outlet. The Adapter has its own power
filter to help protect against surges.
E. The Power and Ethernet LEDs of
the Adapter light up.
Proceed to the next section, “2:
Install the Second Adapter”.
Connect Power Cord
Plug Power into Outlet
Power and Ethernet LEDs Light Up

Install the Second Adapter2
A. Connect one end of an Ethernet
network cable to an Ethernet
port on the Powerline AV
4-Port Network Adapter (model
number: PLS300).
B. Connect the other end of the
cable to the computer or other
device that you want to add to
the network.
NOTE: You can connect additional computers or other network
devices to the remaining Ethernet ports of the 4-Port Adapter.
C. Connect the power cord to
the Power port of the 4-Port
Adapter.
Connect Ethernet Network Cable
Connect Other End of Network Cable
Connect Power Cord

D. Plug the other end into an
electrical outlet.
NOTE: Because the 4-Port Adapter sends data over the power
lines of your home, Linksys recommends that you plug it directly
into an electrical outlet. The 4-Port Adapter has its own power
filter to help protect against surges.
E. The Power, Ethernet, and
Powerline LEDs light up. (The
number of lit Ethernet LEDs
depends on how many devices
are connected.)
NOTE: The Powerline LED
indicates that the
connection between the
two Powerline Adapters
has been established.
F. The Powerline LED of the first
Adapter you installed lights up.
Hardware installation is complete.
Plug Power into Outlet
Power, Ethernet, and Powerline LEDs of
Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter
Light Up
Powerline LED of Powerline AV Network
Adapter Lights Up

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For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
Additional support is also available by phone or online.
24-Hour Technical Support
866-509-7452
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
http://www.linksys.com/warranty
Website
http://www.linksys.com
FTP Site
ftp://ftp.linksys.com
Support
http://www.linksys.com/support
Sales Information
800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)
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NOTE: If you want to configure advanced security for your
powerline network, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM for
more information.