Linksys PLTS200, PLTK300, PLTE200 Owner's Manual
USER GUIDE
Powerline Network Adapter,
Powerline 4-Port Network Adapter,
Powerline Network Kit
Model: PLTE200, PLTS200, PLTK300
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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 Network Adapter (model number: PLTE200). . . . . . . . . . 3
Ports Panel of the Powerline Network Adapter (model number: PLTE200). . . . . . . . . . 3
Front Panel of the Powerline 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLTS200) . . . . . 3
Ports Panel of the Powerline 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLTS200) . . . . . 4
Placement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 6
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to Install the Powerline Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to Access the Powerline Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 10
Appendix B: Specications 11
Appendix C: Warranty Information 12
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Appendix D: Regulatory Information 14
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Appendix E: Software License Agreement 19
Software in Linksys Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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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
Adapters. Each device on your powerline network requires
connection to a Powerline Adapter.
The Powerline Network Adapter (model number: PLTE200)
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 4-Port Network Adapter (model number:
PLTS200) features four Ethernet ports and connects to the
following:
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 a
Powerline Adapter to one of the local Ethernet network
ports on your router. Then connect the Powerline 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 Powerline Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical
outlet.
Using Ethernet network cables, the gaming console and
computer are connected to their Powerline 4-Port Network
Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical outlet.
an electrical outlet •
up to four computers or other Ethernet network •
devices (using Ethernet cables)
Internet
Modem
Router
Powerline
Network Adapter
Powerline
Powerline 4-Port
Network Adapter
Gaming Console
Computer
Powerline Network Adapter
Connection Diagram of a Basic Powerline Network
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A Powerline Network in a Two-Story House
This diagram shows a basic powerline network in a
two-story house. The router upstairs is connected to its
Powerline Adapter, which is plugged into an electrical
outlet. Downstairs, the gaming console and a computer
share their Powerline 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.
Internet
Introduction to Powerline Networking
Modem
Router
Powerline
Network Adapter
Diagram of a Powerline Network in a Two-Story House
Gaming
Console
Computer
Powerline 4-Port
Network Adapter
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Chapter 2
Product Overview
Chapter 2: Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco powerline
products: Powerline Network Adapter (model number:
PLTE200), Powerline 4-Port Network Adapter (model
number: PLTS200), or Powerline Network Kit (model
number: PLTK300).
The Powerline Network Adapter features one Ethernet
port to connect a router, computer, or other network
device to your powerline network, while the Powerline
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 Network Adapter and one
Powerline 4-Port Network Adapter to create a powerline
network. Connect the Powerline Network Adapter to your
network router, and connect the Powerline 4-Port Network
Adapter to computers or other network devices.
For more information about powerline networking, refer
to “Chapter 1: Introduction to Powerline Networking”.
Ports Panel of the Powerline Network Adapter (model number: PLTE200)
Ethernet The Ethernet port connects to an
Ethernet network device, such as a router or
computer.
Power The Power port connects to the
powerline end of the power cord.
Front Panel of the Powerline 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLTS200)
Front Panel of the Powerline Network Adapter (model number: PLTE200)
Power (Blue) The power LED lights up when
the Powerline Adapter is powered on.
Ethernet (Blue) The Ethernet LED lights up
when the Powerline 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 Powerline Adapter is connected to
the powerline network through the Power port.
The LED flashes to indicate network activity over
that port.
Power (Blue) The power LED lights up when
the Powerline 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 Powerline Adapter is connected to
the powerline network through the Power port.
The LED flashes to indicate network activity over
that port.
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Product Overview
Ports Panel of the Powerline 4-Port Network Adapter (model number: PLTS200)
Ethernet 1-4 These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3,
4) connect to computers or other network
devices.
Power The Power port connects to the
powerline end of the power cord.
Placement Options
There are three ways to place the Powerline Adapter. The
first way is horizontal placement on a surface. The second
way is vertical placement on a stand. The third way is wallmounting.
Vertical Placement
The stand fits only on the side panel adjacent to the Power
port. Insert the stand into the side panel, and then place
the Powerline Adapter on a level surface near an electrical
outlet.
Horizontal Placement
Place the Powerline Adapter on a level surface near an
electrical outlet.
NOTE: When the Powerline Adapter is on the
stand, the Power port is closest to the stand.
Wall-Mounting Placement
The Powerline 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 Powerline 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:
2-2.5 mm
Powerline Network Adapter
Determine where you want to mount the Powerline 1.
Adapter. 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.
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60 mm
Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm 3.
(0.12 inches) of its head exposed.
Maneuver the Powerline Adapter so the two wall-4.
mount slots line up with the two screws.
Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide 5.
the Powerline Adapter down until the screws fit snugly
into the wall-mount slots.
Product Overview
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
should be 60 mm. Then place the template on the wall to
drill precise spacing.
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Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
Overview
Use the Powerline Utility to configure advanced security
for your powerline network.
How to Install the Powerline Utility
Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of 1.
your computer.
Go to 2. Start > Run.
In the 3. Open field, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter
of your CD drive). Then click OK.
The 4. Welcome screen appears. Click Next.
To install the Powerline Utility in the 6.
default folder, click Next.
To select a different folder, click Browse, and select the
new location. Then click Next.
Choose Destination Location
When the installation is complete, click 7. Finish.
Welcome Screen
To accept the License Agreement, click 5. Yes.
License Agreement
Powerline Network Adapter
InstallShield Wizard Complete
How to Access the Powerline Utility
After installation, the icon for the Powerline Utility appears
on your desktop.
Powerline Utility Icon
Double-click the icon to open the Powerline Utility.
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Advanced Configuration
You can also go to Start > Programs > Linksys >
Powerline Utility.
Start > Programs > Linksys > Powerline Utility
When the Powerline Utility opens, the Main screen
appears.
Remote
The remote Powerline Adapters are listed with the
following information: Device Name, (Device) Password,
Quality (of connection), Rate (Mbps), and MAC Address.
The Password column lists the Device Passwords you have
entered for the remote Powerline Adapters using the Enter
Password option.
NOTE: Each Powerline Adapter is assigned a
unique key called a Device Password, which
allows you remote access through the Powerline
Utility. If you enter the Device Password of a
remote Powerline Adapter, then you can change
its Network Password using the Security screen.
Rename To assign a new name to a remote Powerline
Adapter, select it, and then click Rename. Enter the new
name, and then press Enter.
Main Screen
You have four screens available:
Main Detect, rename, add or access Powerline Adapters.
Security Set a Network Password to configure advanced
security for your powerline network. (The Network
Password is a key used to encrypt communications
between the Powerline Adapters.)
Diagnostics View information about the Powerline
Adapters.
About View information about the Powerline Utility.
Click Close to exit the Powerline Utility.
Main
Use this screen to detect, rename, add, or access remote
Powerline Adapters.
Local
The Powerline Adapter connected directly to your
computer is listed with its Device Type and MAC Address.
Refresh Click this option to update the status information
of the local Powerline Adapter.
Rename
Enter Password To change the Network Password of a
remote Powerline Adapter, you must first enter its Device
Password. Select the Powerline Adapter, and then click
Enter Password.
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