TL-PA101
85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter
Rev: 1.0.2
1910010369
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Do Not open this product or attempt to service this product, it may expose you to dangerous
high voltage and other risks.
2. Do Not operate this product near water.
3. Do Not place or operate near or over radiator or h eat register.
4. Do Not expose this product to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
5. Do Not connect this product and Disconnect from wall socket during a lightning or
thunderstorm.
6. Do Not obstruct this product ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm this product.
7. Do Not put anything on this product.
8. Plug directly into wall socket (100Vac~240Vac). Do Not use an extension cord between this
product and the AC power source.
9. When plugging this product into wall socket, make sure that electrical socket are not damaged,
and no leakage for gas or water pipes to begin with.
10. Place the connecting cables carefully so people won’t stumble or walk on it.
11. The Powerline Adapter should be operated from the type of power indicat ed on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult the qualified technician.
12. Unplug the Powerline Adapter from the mains and refer the product to qualified service
personnel for the following conditions:
¾ If liquid has been spilled on the product
¾ If the product has been exposed to rain or water
13. Unplug from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction....................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism.................................................................................................3
2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................3
2.2 LED Indicator ...............................................................................................................................3
2.3 Physical Interface.........................................................................................................................4
2.4 Hardware Connection – Computer...............................................................................................4
2.5 Hardware Connection – Internet ..................................................................................................5
Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility .......................................................................................6
3.1 For Windows XP ..........................................................................................................................6
3.2 For Windows Vista .......................................................................................................................8
3.3 For Windows 7...........................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility......................................................................................9
4.1 Main.............................................................................................................................................9
4.1.1 Rename .................................................................................................................................10
4.1.2 Enter Password......................................................................................................................10
4.1.3 Add Device.............................................................................................................................11
4.2 Privacy .......................................................................................................................................12
4.3 QoS............................................................................................................................................13
4.4 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................14
4.5 About..........................................................................................................................................16
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................. 16
TL-PA101 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter
Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Powerline Ethernet Adapter. This device is an
85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter which transforms your house’s existing electrical wiring into an
ubiquitous networking infrastructure. Simply plug this 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an
ordinary AC power outlet which will easily extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing
Ethernet (LAN) network to any other electrical outlet in any room of a house without the need of any new
cabling.
This Powerline Ethernet Adapter supports up to 85Mbps data rate over the existing household power
circuit. With data rates of 85Mbps, full multimedia application can easily be supported throughout the
whole house in addition to Internet access. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter uses the existing power
lines installed in a home as a path to transmit digital data, voice, audio and video between devices.
To ensure data communication’s security and multimedia applications, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter
support built-in 56-bit DES encryption and Quality of Service features.With minimum setup, you can
install and use this Powerline Ethernet Adapter within minutes.
A. System Requirement
a) At least two AC 100V ~ 240V power outlets with standard home power wiring
b) A computer with the following:
¾ Operating System with TCP/IP installed
¾ Pentium III compatible processor and above
¾ Ethernet LAN card installed with TCP/IP protocol
¾ 64 MB RAM or more
¾ 50 MB of free disk space (Minimum)
¾ CD-ROM Drive
B. Package Contents
The 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter package contains the following items:
¾ One 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter (There are two 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapters in
Starter Kit)
¾ One Quick Installation Guide
¾ One CAT-5 Ethernet Cable (There are two CAT-5 Ethernet Cables in Starter Kit)
¾ One CD-ROM (Utility / Manual / Quick Installation Guide / Acrobat Reader)
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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TL-PA101 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter
Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism
2.1 Introduction
The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to 85Mbps data rate. With this high speed connection rate,
this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home
existing electrical wiring. Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ordinary power outlet to
extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing LAN network to any other electrical outlet in
any rooms of your house.
Take notes that this Powerline Ethernet Adapter works in pairs. You need to plug one Powerline
Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet for each computer (Connect to the computer LAN card) you want to
connect (Network access); you will also need another Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to your
Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet port) in order to extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing.
Section below describes the Powerline Ethernet Adapter’s LED indicators, physical interface and
hardware connection mechanism.
2.2 LED Indicator
The LED indicator displays information about the device’s status.
Label Status Description
ON The Powerline Ethernet Adapter is powered on
PWR
OFF The Powerline Ethernet Adapter is not receiving power
ON Another Powerline port is detected on the same Powerline network
OFF Did not detect any other Powerline port on the same powerline network
PLC
Flashing The Powerline port is transmitting/receiving data
ON The Ethernet port is on and ready to receiving/transmitting data
OFF The Ethernet port is not connected or not powered on
ETH
Flashing The Ethernet port is receiving/transmitting data
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TL-PA101 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter
2.3 Physical Interface
There are two physical interfaces on this Powerline Ethernet Adapter.
Interface Description
Ethernet
One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port connected to PC LAN card or broadband
device.
Power Plug Power Plug connected to any 100V ~ 240V AC power socket.
2.4 Hardware Connection – Computer
For those computers you wish to be networked by Powerline Ethernet Adapter, each of the computers
must be properly connected with a Powerline Ethernet Adapter through an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable.
Following are the steps to properly connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your computer:
1. Power off your PC or Notebook.
2. Connect the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter’s Ethernet port.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to you computer’s LAN port.
4. Plug the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer.
5. Turn on your computer.
6. Check and confirm that the Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON
The hardware connection mechanism is shown below:
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TL-PA101 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter
2.5 Hardware Connection – Internet
This section describes how to connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into your existing ADSL
broadband connection via ADSL Ethernet port. Follow the procedures describe below to connect the
Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your ADSL broadband connection:
1. Power off your PC or Notebook.
2. Connect the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter’s Ethernet port.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to an available Ethernet port of your ADSL
broadband Router.
4. Plug the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer.
5. Turn on your computer.
6. Check and confirm that the Power, Powerline and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet
Adapter are ON.
The hardware connection mechanism is shown below:
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