SWEEX LC085, Powerline LC200 Installation Instructions Manual

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LC085 Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter 85 Mbps

Introduction

In order to fully enjoy the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter 85 Mbps, it is important to observe a number of things:

• Do not expose the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter 85 Mbps to extreme temperatures. Do not place the product in direct sunlight or in the
direct vicinity of heating elements.

• Do not use the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter 85 Mbps in extremely dusty or moist surroundings.

• Protect the product against powerful shocks or jolts - they may damage the internal electronics.

• Never attempt to open the product yourself - it will cause the warranty to lapse.

Note!

Do not connect the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter 85 Mbps to a UPS or a wall outlet with over-voltage protection and/or filter. This can
negatively affect the quality of the signal.

Installation of hardware

Take the following precautionary measures prior to installing the hardware:

• Ensure there is at least 1 free wall outlet available per adapter.

• Insert the adapter in the wall outlet. In the event of shortage of space near the wall outlet, the plug of the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter
85 Mbps can be changed.

Press and hold the button under the ribbed section and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. This will reveal a connection onto which a
power cable can be connected. This cable is not included.

• Insert the second and, if applicable, third (etc.) adapter in another wall outlet.

• Connect the adaptor with the network and/or the computer by means of the network cables. There are 3 connection options:

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1: From router/switch to PC (see illustration below)

2: From PC to PC
3: From router/switch to router/switch

• Check whether the LEDs light up as indicated under the header “LED indicators”.

Software installation under Windows 98SE, 2000 and XP

The Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter does not need any drivers. The utility which is installed provides additional functionality and security. If you do
not need this, you need not install the software. You can use the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter instantly, without installing the software.

We advise you to ensure the operating system is up-to-date before starting the installation. This is easy to check by starting up Internet Explorer and
selecting the option “Windows Update” in the “Extra” menu.

Insert the Sweex CD-ROM in the CD-ROM player. The autorun menu will start automatically.

In this menu, select “Software Windows 98SE, 2000 and XP”.

In the event that the autorun menu does not appear, the software installation process can also be started manually. In order to do this, open My
computer and go to X:\software\ (X being the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Here you can find the file ‘LC085_software’. Double-click this file and
follow the instructions. Windows will install the software automatically.

Software Power Adapter Utility

Use the ‘PowerPacket Utility’ to configure the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter 85 Mbps. It can be found in the following location:

Go to START -> All Programs -> “Power Adapter” -> “Power Adapter Utility”

Or, when using Windows classic style:
Go to START -> Programs -> “Power Adapter” -> “Power Adapter Utility”

The following screen appears: