On Networks PL500 Installation Guide

Easy, Reliable & Secure
Powerline 500 Home
Network Adapter (PL500)
Installation Guide

LED Descriptions

Item Description
is on.
Solid amber. The adapter is in power saving mode.
Blinking green. The adapter is in the process of setting up security.
Off. There is no electrical power.
Performance LED
Ethernet LED Solid green. The Ethernet port is
Solid green. The adapter is connected to a Powerline network.
Off. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key.
linked.
Off. There is no Ethernet connection.
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Button Descriptions

Ethernet
Factory
Security button
Reset
port
button
Item Description
Factory Reset button
Security button
Press the Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release it to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
After you plug in your new Powerline Network AV adapter, press the Security button for 2 seconds. Then press the Security button on one of the other adapters in your existing network for 2 seconds. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes.
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Install Your Powerline Adapter

The following procedure describes how to add a Powerline adapter to your existing Powerline network. Repeat this procedure for each Powerline adapter that you want to add.
To add a Powerline adapter to your
existing Powerline network:
1 Plug your Powerline adapter into a power
outlet.
2 Set up security on your Powerline adapter to
add it to your existing Powerline network.
a Press the Security button for 2 seconds. b Press the Security button on one of the
other Powerline adapters in your existing network for 2 seconds.
Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes.
Note: Do not press the Security button
on the Powerline adapter until installation is complete and the adapters are communicating with each other (indicated by the blinking Powerline LED). Pressing this button too soon can
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temporarily disable Powerline communication. If Powerline communication is disabled, use the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
3 Connect devices to your Powerline adapter.
You can connect a device, such as a router or a computer, to the Ethernet port on the bottom of the Powerline adapter.

Safety Information

AC input: 100–240V, 0.2A (Max).
Operating temperature: 0–40°C.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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Support
Thank you for selecting On Networks products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on
the label of your product and use it to register your product at http://support.on-networks.com/register.
You must register your product before you can use On Networks telephone support. For product updates and web support, visit
http://support.on-networks.com.
On Networks recommends that you use only the official On Networks support resources.
Trademarks
Brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, On Networks reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. On Networks does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Compliance
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
http://support.on-networks.com/article_details/114.
For indoor use only. Valid for sale in all EU member states, EFTA states, and Switzerland.
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On Networks
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Duluth, GA 30097 USA
March 2013
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