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Linksys PLS300, PLK300 Owner's Manual

USER GUIDE
Powerline AV Network Adapter,
Powerline 4-Port AV Network Adapter,
Powerline AV Network Kit
Model: PLE300, PLS300, PLK300
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Powerline Networking 1
How Powerline Networking Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
How to Share Internet Access over the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A Powerline Network in a Two-Story House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2: Product Overview 3
Front Panel of the Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300) . . . . . . . . 3
Back Panel of the Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300). . . . . . . . . 3
Front Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300). . . . 3
Back Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300) . . . . 4
Placement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 3:Advanced Security 6
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Security for First Two Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Security for Additional Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 8
Appendix B: Specications 9
Appendix C: Warranty Information 10
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Appendix D: Regulatory Information 12
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Appendix E: Software License Agreement 17
Software in Linksys Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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Chapter 1
Introduction to Powerline Networking

Chapter 1: Introduction to Powerline Networking

How Powerline Networking Works

Powerlines run through your home or office, carrying electrical 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 powerlines as the wiring for your powerline network.
To create your powerline network, use Powerline AV Adapters. Each device on your powerline network requires connection to an Adapter.
The Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300) features one Ethernet port and connects to the following:
an electrical outlet •
a computer or other Ethernet network device (using • an Ethernet cable)
The Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300) features four Ethernet ports and connects to the following:
an electrical outlet •
up to four computers or other Ethernet network • devices (using Ethernet cables)

How to Share Internet Access over the Powerline Network

To share Internet access over the powerline network, add your router to the powerline network. Connect an Adapter to one of the local Ethernet network ports on your router. Then connect the Adapter to an electrical outlet.
The diagram below shows the connections of a basic powerline network. The connections between the Internet, modem, and router stay the same.
Using an Ethernet network cable, the router is connected to its Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Using Ethernet network cables, the gaming console and computer are connected to their Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Internet
Modem
Router
Powerline AV
Network Adapter
Powerline
Connection Diagram of a Basic Powerline Network
Powerline AV 4-Port
Network Adapter
Gaming Console
Computer
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A Powerline Network in a Two-Story House

This diagram shows a basic powerline network in a two­story house. The router upstairs is connected to its Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet. Downstairs, the gaming console and a computer share their Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Using the powerlines of the home, the router expands your local network to include the gaming console and desktop computer in the living room. Internet access and files can be shared between your computers and other networked devices.
For online gaming, you can play downstairs in the comfort of your living room, while taking advantage of your router and high-speed Internet connection upstairs.
Introduction to Powerline Networking
Modem
Router
Powerline AV
Network Adapter
Diagram of a Powerline Network in a Two-Story House
Gaming Console
Computer
Powerline AV
4-Port Network
Adapter
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Product Overview

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)

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.

Back Panel of the Powerline AV Network Adapter (model number: PLE300)

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.
HomePlug Simple Connect Button Use the
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.

Front Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLS300)

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HomePlug Simple Connect Button Use the
HomePlug Simple Connect button to configure advanced security 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.
Ethernet (Blue) These numbered LEDs
correspond with the numbered Ethernet ports on the back panel. A LED lights up when its corresponding port is connected to a network device. It 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.
Back Panel of the Powerline AV 4-Port
Product Overview
Vertical Placement
The stand fits only on the side panel adjacent to the Power port.
Insert the stand into the side panel until it snaps into 1. place.
NOTE: When the Adapter is on the stand, the
Power port is closest to the stand.
Network Adapter (model number: PLS300)
Ethernet 1-4 These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3,
4) connect to computers or other network devices.
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.

Placement Options

Fourth Slot of
Side Panel
There are three ways to place the Adapter. The first way is horizontal placement on a surface. The second way is vertical placement on a stand. The third way is wall­mounting.
Horizontal Placement
Place the Adapter on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
Insert Stand into Side Panel
Place the Adapter on a level surface near an electrical 2. outlet.
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60 mm
Product Overview
Wall-Mounting Placement
The Adapter has four wall-mount slots on its back panel. The distance between two adjacent slots is 60 mm (2.36 inches).
Two screws are needed to mount the Adapter.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
4 mm 1-1.5 mm
Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not † true to scale.
NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages
incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.
Follow these instructions:
Determine where you want to mount the Adapter. 1. Make sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.
Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 2. 60 mm (2.36 inches) apart.
Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm 3. (0.12 inches) of its head exposed.
Maneuver the Adapter so the two wall-mount slots 4. line up with the two screws.
Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide 5. the Adapter down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.
2-2.5 mm
should be 60 mm. Then place the template on the wall to drill precise spacing.
Wall Mounting Template
Print this page at 100% size, and cut along the dotted line. Check the template’s accuracy by measuring the distance between the wall-mount slots with a ruler. This distance
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Chapter 3
Advanced Security

Chapter 3: Advanced Security

Overview

Before you begin, you should have a powerline network already installed; the Powerline AV Network Adapters are connected and powered on.
The following instructions describe how to configure advanced security for three Adapters (Adapters 1, 2, and
3). The HomePlug Simple Connect button is located on the top panel of each Adapter. You will use this button on the Adapters to set up a new Network Password for the powerline network.
NOTE: The devices connected to the Powerline
AV Network Adapters will temporarily lose Internet connection during the security setup.

Security for First Two Adapters

(If the Power LED does not start flashing, try again; press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for two seconds.)
After the Network Password is configured, 5. Adapters 1 and 2 will restart. On each Adapter, the Power and Powerline LEDs light up.
(If the Powerline LEDs do not light up, try again; repeat steps 1-4.)
In this section, configure a new Network Password for two Adapters.
On Adapter 1, press and hold the HomePlug Simple 1. Connect button for at least ten seconds. Release the button when the Power LED starts flashing and Adapter 1 restarts.
NOTE: Holding the HomePlug Simple Connect
button for at least ten seconds prepares the Adapter for security setup.
On Adapter 2, press and hold the HomePlug Simple 2. Connect button the button when the Power LED starts flashing and the Adapter restarts.
For Adapter 1, wait for the Power LED to become 3. solidly lit. Press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for two seconds. Then release the button. The Power LED starts flashing.
(If the Power LED does not start flashing, try again; press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for two seconds.)
NOTE: Holding the HomePlug Simple Connect
button for two seconds shares the new Network Password between the two Adapters.
On Adapter 2, press and hold the HomePlug Simple 4. Connect button the button. The Power LED starts flashing.
for at least ten seconds. Release
for two seconds. Then release
Power, Ethernet, and Powerline LEDs are Lit
NOTE: The devices connected to the Adapters
will regain Internet connection within five minutes.
Congratulations! Security has been configured for the
first two Powerline AV Adapters.

Security for Additional Adapter

In this section, configure a new Network Password for Adapter 3.
On Adapter 3, press and hold the HomePlug Simple 1. Connect button for at least ten seconds. Release the button when the Power LED starts flashing and Adapter 3 restarts.
NOTE: Do not press the HomePlug
Simple Connect button on any Adapter that already has the new Network Password configured, including Adapter 1 and 2.
For Adapter 3, wait for the Power LED to become solidly 2. lit. Press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for two seconds. Then release the button. The Power LED starts flashing.
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On Adapter 1 or 2, press and hold the HomePlug Simple 3. Connect button for two seconds. Then release the button. The Power LED starts flashing.
After the Network Password is configured, Adapter 3 4. will restart, and the Power and Powerline LEDs light up.
(If the Powerline LEDs do not light up, try again; repeat steps 1-3.)
Advanced Security
Power, Ethernet, and Powerline LEDs are Lit
NOTE: The Powerline LED indicates that
the connection between Adapter 3 and your powerline network has been established.
Repeat steps 1-4 to add additional Adapters, one at a 5. time.
Congratulations! Security has been configured for the
additional Powerline AV Adapter(s).
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