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LC086 Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter 85 Mbps
Introduction
• Do not expose the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter 85 Mbps to extreme temperatures. Do not place the product in direct sun
light or close to heating elements.
• Do not use the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter 85 Mbps in extremely dusty or moist environments.
• Prevent hard shocks or impacts of the product, as this can cause damage to the internal electronics.
• Never try to open the product yourself, this voids the warranty.
Important!
Do not connect the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter 85 Mbps to a UPS or a socket with surge protection and/or filter. This can
negatively influence the quality of the signal.
Hardware Installation
Prior to installing the hardware, follow these precautionary instructions:
• Ensure that there is at least 1 free plug socket available for every adapter.
• Place the adapter in the plug socket.
• Place the second and possibly third (etc.) adapter in a different plug socket.
• Connect the adapter with the network and/or the computer by means of the network cables. There are 3 connection possibilities:
1: From /switch to PC (see image underneath)
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2: From PC to PC
3: From router/switch to router/switch
• Check if the LEDs are lit as indicated in the topic “LED indications”.
Software installation XP and Vista
No drivers are needed for the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter. The utility that will be installed ensures extra functionality and
security. If you do not need this you do not have to install the software. Without software you can immediately use the Sweex
Powerline Ethernet Adapter.
Before you start the installation we recommend you to ensure that your operating system is up-to-date. This is easily checked by selecting
the “Extra” menu in Internet Explorer and then the option “Windows Update”.
Place the Sweex CD-ROM in the CD-ROM player. The auto run menu will start automatically.
In this menu choose “Software XP and Vista”
When this auto run menu does not appear you can start the software manually. To do this open “My Computer” and go to
X:\software\ (X is the letter of the CD-ROM drive). Here is the file ‘LC086_software’. Execute this file. Windows will install the
software automatically.
Software Power Adapter Utility
Configuring the Sweex Powerline Ethernet Adapter 85 Mbps is done with the ‘PowerPacket Utility’. These can be found as follows:
Go to START -> “All Programs” -> “Power Adapter” -> “Power Adapter Utility”
or when the classic view is being used:
Go to START -> “Programs” -> “Power Adapter” -> “Power Adapter Utility”
The following screen appears:
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