NETGEAR PowerLine 85Mbps User Manual

PowerLine 85Mbps

Ethernet Adapter

User Manual

Version: 1.1

(December, 2007)

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1. Product Introduction

Thank you for purchasing and using our PowerLine 85Mbps Ethernet Adapter.
This device allows you to use your home or office’s existing electrical wiring to
create a network for multiple computers to share files or connecting DVR,
X-Box or Set-top Box device to join the network, or to provide access points
for broadband connectivity.

Using the existing AC outlet, you can obtain greater flexibility in arrangement
of a new network with your existing wired or wireless network. No extra cost is
needed.

This product complies with the HomePlug V1.0 Turbo mode standard which
providing up to 85Mbps data transfer rate. It’s compatible with HomePlug V1.0
products.

This product has been designed to save the power for you while the device is
idle. It enables you to create a network easily and cost-effectively, it is a good
choice for you to create a new network or rearrangement of the existing
network.

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2. Product Package

This package contains the following components:
 One PowerLine 85Mbps Ethernet Adapter
* 2pcs for one pair kit package
 One RJ-45 Cable (100cm)
* 2pcs for one pair kit package

 One Quick Installation Guide
 One CD-ROM (Including all the software utilities, drivers and User’s

Manual)

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3. LED Definitions

LED Light Status Description

PWR(Green) On The device is powered on.

Off The device is powered off or is in Power Saving

mode.

On

The LAN cable is connected to the HomePlug.

LAN(Green)

Off No network connection.

Blinking Network traffic transferring or receiving

On

The device detects another powerline device.

Off The device doesn’t detect another powerline device.

PL(Green)

Blinking Network traffic is transmitting via the power port of

the device.
Note: The device will be in Power Saving mode when it detects no LAN
connection.

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4. Hardware Installation Procedure

1. Unpack the package and verify that all the items listed in the previous

section are provided.

2. Connect the HomePlug product to the device which you want to add to a

powerline network through the Ethernet cable.

3. Plug the HomePlug product to the power outlet.

4. This device with the HomePlug will join in the powerline network

automatically.

The following is the architecture of various applications of the HomePlug
products.