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Quick Start Guide
APWL2012
Powerline
Starter Kit
1. Minimum 2 x AC 100V ~ 240V power outlets
2. At least 2 Powerline Adaptors
3. Standard home power wiring
4. A computer with the following:
> Operating System with TCP/IP installed
> Pentium III compatible processor and above
> Ethernet LAN card installed with TCP/IP protocol
> 64 MB RAM or more
> 50 MB of free disk space (minimum)
> CD-ROM Drive
1
UNPACKING
2
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
4
BEFORE INSTALLATION
Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it
please do so according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
> Ethernet (RJ-45) Cable x 2
> CD-ROM
The Powerline Adaptor must NOT be connected to:
> an extension lead / cord / board
> a multiplug
> a surge protector
The above may negatively affect your home network performance.
PWR
PLC
ETH
Pair
Power Indicator
(PWR)
Powerline Indicator
(PLC)
Ethernet PortPair Button
Pin
Ethernet Indicator
(ETH)
1WAN 2 3 4
Ethernet Cable
(included)
Broadband
Cable Router
PC / TV /
Games Console
Ethernet Cable
(not included)
Internet
Ethernet Cable
(included)
Connect to Router
1
Connect to Adaptor’s
Ethernet Port
2
Connect to Adaptor’s
Ethernet Port
5
Connect to Computer’s
Ethernet Port
4
Connect to
Mains Socket
3
Connect to
Mains Socket
6
3
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
5
TYPICAL POWERLINE NETWORK INSTALLATION
The Powerline Adaptors will now connect and the PLC indicator will
illuminate. They are now ready to use.
If the PLC indicator does not illuminate, The adapters need to be paired,
please follow the steps below.
1. Plug in the new Adaptor, turn the power outlet ON.
2. Press the Pair button (3 - 8 secs) then release, PWR LED will flash.
3. Plug in 2nd Adaptor, turn the power outlet ON.
4. Press the Pair button (3 - 8 secs) then release, PWR LED will flash.
5. Wait for 1 min for the 2 Adaptors to finish connecting.
6. The PLC indicator will illuminate, the power adaptors are now ready for
use.
Note that both Pair buttons must be pressed within 2 mins of each other.
Broadband
Cable Router
PC
NAS / Network
Storage
(P.N.: APWL2012-QSG)
Set-Top Box /
Smart TV
Games
Console
Internet
6
EXTENDING HOME POWERLINE NETWORK
7
LED INDICATOR STATUS
ITEM STATUS INDICATION
Power indicator
(PWR)
Off The Powerline Adaptor is off.
Solidly lit The Powerline Adaptor is on.
Flashing
The Powerline Adaptor is in power-saving
mode.
Off The Ethernet port isn’t connected.
Solidly lit
The Ethernet port is connected, but there is
no data being transferred.
Flashing The Ethernet port is transferring data.
Powerline
indicator
(PLC)
Off
The Powerline Adaptor isn’t connected to
any powerline network or is in power-saving
mode.
Solidly lit
The Powerline Adaptor is connected to a
powerline network.
Flashing The Powerline Adaptor is transferring data.
Ethernet
indicator
(ETH)
DSG Retail Ltd • Maylands Avenue • Hemel Hempstead
Herts • HP2 7TG • England
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and other countries.
ADVENT Powerline declares that the Powerline Kit complies with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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